Discovery Morning

Friday 4th April

Continuing our popular series of short walks in the Lagan Valley Regional Park, Discovery Mornings are held on the first Friday of every month and are essentially a walk with one of the Regional Parks Ranger on one of their patrols. Throughout the year the walks take a number of differing routes and the seasonal changes throughout the year mean that every month offers new and interesting aspects of our wildlife to lookout for.
Meet at Shaw’s Bridge car park at 11.00am

Grass Roots volunteer task

Sunday 13th April

One of Belfast's oldest practical conservation groups.

Grass Roots have been working in the Greater Belfast area for over 25 years on well-known sites such as Minnowburn, Colin Glen and along the River Lagan. They carry out all sorts of conservation volunteer tasks, from tree planting to dry stone walling, digging ponds to wildlife surveys and fencing to hedge-laying. Grass Roots undertake work throughout the Lagan Valley Regional Park. All work is carried out by volunteers and new members are welcome at any time. No experience is necessary - training is provided on the job. Transport can be arranged where necessary.

For details of Grass Roots conservation projects contact Mr Ken Orr on 028 9058 0339 and ask for a volunteer task sheet or email:grassrootsni.fastmail.fm

City of Belfast’s Spring Fair

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April

The Spring Fair has an environmental theme and a range of activities takes place within the confines of Barnett Demesne such as environmental displays, demonstrations, plant and craft stands, displays of animals, children’s activities, music and much more. The fair also incorporates a spring flower show in Malone House where the Northern Ireland Daffodil Group, Friends of Bonsai and the Northern Ireland Group of Flower Arrangement Societies stage an extravaganza of floral exhibits.
Event organised by Belfast City Council. For information and enquiries contact 9027 0467. Time: 1.30pm to 5.30pm at Barnett Demesne