Discovery Morning

Friday 4th January

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 Park Rangers 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. As on all our events suitable clothing and footwear are recommended. Suitable for all the family. The routes will include mixed terrain.
Meet at Shaw’s bridge car park at 11.00am

Winter Wonderland

Saturday 19th January

Join the LVRP ranger service as they explore the different aspects of the Lagan Valley in its winter glory, from riverside to woodland. The walk is around 6 miles and will include a brief respite for refreshments; it is therefore recommended that you bring a packed lunch. Mixed terrain.
Meet at Belvoir Forest Car park at 11.00am

Grass Roots volunteer task

Sunday 20th January

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