Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP)

Newry Mourne and Down District Council launched their updated Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) in 2018. This plan builds on the foundations laid down in the LBAPs developed in former years by the legacy Councils and will guide the conservation … [Read more...]

‘Give and Gain’ volunteers working towards a better environment in Mid and East Antrim

Green-fingered volunteers from the business sector have been building-up their own personal skills and helping to both construct and maintain a better environment for our local wildlife. Volunteers across the Mid and East Antrim Borough came out in … [Read more...]

Friends Of Bashfordsland Wood & Oakfield Glen commended

The Mayor of Mid & East Antrim met the ‘Friends of' Bashfordsland Wood & Oakfield Glen on Saturday 14th May 2016. The Mayor commended the group on their hard work and dedication over the last 10 months and thanked them for their interest in … [Read more...]

Biodiversity Fun Days

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is encouraging families to get outdoors this weekend and learn more about local biodiversity. Our Biodiversity Fun Days are a great way for families to learn more about the natural world through fun, practical … [Read more...]

Wild Garlic Pesto

It was a beautifully sunny day and we set off with Dermot (http://forageireland.com/) from the White House along Glas-na-braden Glen.  With a promise of ‘plenty of wild garlic’ in the glen even Dermot was surprised when the smell of garlic greeted us … [Read more...]

The Secret Life of Graveyards!

Ballynure Primary School and Kilbride Central Primary School took part in an exciting investigation in two local graveyards this week. Kilbride and Ballynure Cemetery was 'invaded' by school children as they joined Ecomantella to investigate the … [Read more...]

Wild About Food!

Wild About Food is an exciting project - a partnership between Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and funded by Heritage Lottery Fund - which will see participants taking part in a range of activities … [Read more...]

Wild About Food

Wild About Food is an exciting programme of events between May and October encouraging everyone to celebrate the wild food available on our door step! In a partnership project between Mid and East Antrim and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough … [Read more...]

Wild About Food!

Mayors join forces to urge public support for cross-Council ‘Wild about Food’ project  Two local Borough Councils are going ‘wild about food’ with a new project launched to celebrate locally sourced ingredients and products. The project - a … [Read more...]

Blackhead Path

A bracing walk by the sea! The path runs northeast from Whitehead and is lined by interesting wildlife habitats including grassland, woodland (known locally as the 'Magic Forest') and a rocky shoreline. The Lough itself is an Area of Special … [Read more...]