A beautiful, crisp February morning saw 17 pupils from Kilbride Central Primary School joining local volunteers and the Council Cemeteries Team to do their bit for biodiversity at Kilbride Cemetery.Some tree planting was the first job on the list … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Rare butterfly flying high at Drumquin
On Saturday 2nd June 2012, Butterfly Conservation Northern Ireland (BCNI) visited Drumquin with the hope of finding local NI priority species of butterfly; the Marsh Fritillary, Small Heath and Cryptic Wood White. The visit was lead by Ian Rippey, … [Read more...]
Omagh Schools help create wildlife haven at Drumragh Integrated College.
Local school children became eco warriors for a day when they helped pupils of Drumragh Integrated College turn school grounds into a wildlife haven. In partnership with Omagh District Councils ‘Hedgerows Grow West’ project, the action day … [Read more...]
Lottery boost for Omagh’s natural heritage
A new natural heritage project is to get underway in Grange Park, Omagh with the help of a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant, it was announced today. The £10,400 grant was awarded to Omagh District Council and will be used to create a new tree trail … [Read more...]
Ready, Steady, Grow!
With a slight glimpse of spring on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get outdoors and get ready, steady, to grow your own fruit and vegetables! Start your planning now by enjoying one of Omagh District Councils ‘Grow Your Own’ one day courses … [Read more...]
Our Summer Visitor, the Basking Shark
The North Coast is lucky enough to play host to the majestic basking sharks, which can be seen in Northern Irish waters from April to September. This shark gets its name because it is most often seen feeding near the surface of the sea and appears … [Read more...]
Swifts
Swifts are those dark coloured streamlined birds with long pointed wings, which speed and scream over the rooftops of our buildings in the summer. They are with us for just 3-4 months each year, bringing drama and excitement to our streets and … [Read more...]
Open your own butterfly cafe
Many of us enjoy watching butterflies flitting from flower to flower on sunny days, the peacock, meadow brown and speckled wood to name but a few. But have you ever thought about creating your own butterfly garden? It couldn’t be easier.By … [Read more...]
Figure of Eight Moth
Over a weekend in October 2011, the Causeway Coast and Glens Council Cluster Biodiversity Officer in partnership with Butterfly Conservation NI, conducted a survey of the winter moths in Castlerock. The result of which was a rare find, the ‘Figure of … [Read more...]
Drumaheglis Going Native
In 2013 Ballymoney Council started taking positive steps to enhance Drumaheglis Marine and Caravan Park, for the benefit of visitors, the local community and biodiversity through a series of improvement works, one of which was ‘Going Native’.This … [Read more...]
