Rea's Wood BIG Spring CleanWhen: Join the Rea's Wood BIG Spring Clean on Saturday 23rd April, starting at 10.30am.Where? A transport service will be provided for volunteers, picking up from Lough Shore Park, Antrim.Volunteers attending … [Read more...]
World Wetlands Day ‘clean up’ at Canal Walk
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February to raise awareness about the value of wetlands. The theme for 2016, under the banner “Wetlands for our Future” is: Sustainable Livelihoods and is selected to demonstrate the vital role of … [Read more...]
Antrim Castle Gardens Biodiversity Summer School
Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August, 10am to 12 noon.The aim is to inspire and encourage people to discover more about the incredible species and habitats on their doorstep. The summer school will give families the opportunity to participate in … [Read more...]
All aflutter at Steeple Play Park on Wednesday 22 July, 10am to 12 noon.
Come and join Butterfly Conservation and your Local Biodiversity Officer in a fun survey to record Butterflies. Do you know your Small Tortoiseshell from your Peacock? Come along to find out more. There will be some magically moths to see as … [Read more...]
Crumlin Glen Biodiversity Summer School
Looking for something fun for the children this summer? ANBC are running a Biodiversity Summer School in Crumlin Glen from Monday 27 to Friday 31 July, 10am to 12 noon. The fun filled week of activities will take place outdoors.All activities are … [Read more...]
Hedgerow Celebration in Antrim
A fun free hedgerow event will take place on Saturday 19 October, anytime between 10am to 3pm at Mill Race Trail, Kirby’s Lane car park, Antrim. Why not join us to help plant a hedge, try some hedgerow jam on a home baked scone and learn about … [Read more...]
Join the Antrim Borough Biodiversity Forum
Would you like to do your bit in conserving your local environment? Then why not come along to the Clotworthy Arts Centre in Antrim Castle Gardens, on Tuesday 27 August at 6.00pm for annual Biodiversity Forum. There will be a special treat this … [Read more...]
The European Hare vs the Irish Hare
The European Hare in the north of Ireland and its impact on the Irish HareWednesday 4 September 20137pm Toome House, ToomebridgeAnthony Hallam, A PhD research student will deliver a talk on the unique status of the Irish hare and on the … [Read more...]
FREE Riverbank Invasive Alien Species pockect identification guide.
Would you like a free Riverbank Invasive Alien Plants pocket identification guide? If so, just contact your Biodiversity Officer at Antrim Borough Council T: 9446 3113 ext 1371, E: ruth.wilson@antrim.gov.uk and make your request. The leaflets are … [Read more...]
Biodiversity Recording Events in Antrim
The Biodiversity Games is a recording project which is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund, ‘Your Heritage’ Programme in partnership with eight biodiversity officers which aims to get people involved in helping their … [Read more...]