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...]
Rea’s Wood BIG Spring Clean
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...]
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...]
