Ecos Nature Park is situated east of Ballymena, between the town and the motorway. The entrance is signposted from the motorway. There is an excellent network of public paths and car parking spaces are available.Ecos is an extensive mosaic of … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Volunteers help protect beautiful butterflies!
Butterfly enthusiasts from across the Borough and beyond came together recently to carry out some vital work at Craigavon Lakes Local Nature Reserve.The event, which was organised by Craigavon Borough Council’s Conservation Team in partnership … [Read more...]
Watch This Space
Belfast City Council have teamed up with the Ulster Wildlife Trust (UWT) to create Watch This Space, a project which encourages children and their families to enjoy their local parks to develop their knowledge of biodiversity.Activities include … [Read more...]
Hedgerow Hopes
Species-rich hedgerows are important to us as well as to our wildlife. They are of historical importance often marking townland or estate boundaries. They also:provide colour, shelter and food, act as stock barriers, and prevent soil … [Read more...]
Biodiversity Games
We want you to help Belfast go for gold in the Biodiversity Games – the sport of spotting wildlife!The games will take place throughout 2013 and will be themed around the following three areas:garden wildlife bats moths and … [Read more...]
Autumn Hedgerow Forage – Hedgerow Hopes Event
21st September10.30am – 1pmJoin us foraging through the Lagan Valley Regional Park and discover the bounty of hedgerows in Autumn. Meet in the Lockview car park, Stranmillis at 10.30 am. Booking Required. Contact Belfast City Council. Tel … [Read more...]
Wild about Wildlife – Biodiversity Games Event
17 August10am – 2pm Come along to our interactive family fun day at the Ulster Hall and learn about our local amazing wildlife. There will be art and craft activities and environmental organisations on hand to tell you all about moths and … [Read more...]
Bat Relay – Biodiversity Games Event
6 August8pm – 10.30pm Join us for a bat walk and talk where our bat expert will relay her knowledge. There will be a talk in Malone House to start and then a walk through the park and along the Lagan to search for bats. Bring along a torch. … [Read more...]
Foraging talk and tasting session – Hedgerow Hopes Event
5 June1pm – 2pmCome along to our lunchtime interactive talk at the Ulster Hall and we will show you how to identify and cook with wild plants. Discover what to do with wild garlic, rosehips, elderflowers and berries. We’ll suggest some … [Read more...]
Spring Forage – Hedgerow Hopes Event
27 April2pm – 4.30pmJoin us foraging at Cave Hill and discover the natural Spring bounty. Learn how to use and cook with plants such as wild garlic and spring greens. Meet at Belfast Castle, at 2pm. Booking required. Contact Belfast City … [Read more...]
