Discovery Morning

Friday 2nd May

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's 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.

For our regular attendees please note this year the starting point will vary from month to month.

Meet at Shaw's Bridge car park at 11.00am

Grass Roots volunteer task

Sunday 11th May

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

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Wednesday 14th May

If you come down to the woods today you’ll be sure of a big surprise. Come along to Belvoir Park Forest for a great adventure; make sure you bring a picnic and your furry friends.
Meet at Belvoir Park Forest car park at 11.00am

Minnowburn Dander

Saturday 17th May

Join the National Trust Area Warden and the Lagan Valley Regional Park Ranger Service for a walk around the picturesque Minnowburn Area. Enjoy the wildlife and the early spring flowers that inhabit the woods, river bank and the meadows of this outstanding location. Also explore the hidden garden on Terrace Hill and hear a little history of the area.
Meet at Minnowburn car park at 11.00am

Of Mottes and Men

Saturday 24th May

Join the Lagan Valley Regional Park Ranger Service and discover some of the Mottes and Raths Lagan Valley Regional Park has to offer.. The walk will be themed around the significant local and natural history of the area.

Meet at Shaw's Bridge car park at 11.00am