Upcoming Events

2 boat dives with Aquaholics, supported by Ulster Wildlife, during which participants will survey rocky reef and mixed ground habitats (drift dive). Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Divers must be Sport Diver / Advanced Open Water certified with 20+ dives in UK/Irish waters, and must be insured.

This event is only for qualified divers who have completed the SeaSearch Observer or Surveyor Course. It is not suitable for children.

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Join Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council’s Biodiversity
Officer- Rachel Bain, the Glens Red Squirrel Group, Corrymeela
and the Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust for a wander
through Corrymeela’s wonderful gardens to uncover colourful
butterflies, bumblebees and wildflowers. There may also
be an opportunity to
participate in pond
dipping during the
event.
Children under 18 must
be accompanied by a
responsible adult.

To Register:
Book Online at: wildlifegardens.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join Ulster Wildlife’s Living Seas Team, Glenarm Wildlife Group and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, for a guided walk along the Glenarm coast.

Explore the beautiful coastline along the Glenarm coastal path and take some time to get to know the local wildlife, including Black Guillemots, Seals, Otters, Fulmars and Buzzards. We will also explore the myriad of marine life on the rocky Glenarm shoreline.

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2 boat dives with Aquaholics, supported by Ulster Wildlife, during which participants will survey habitats for fan mussel and common skate. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Divers must be Sport Diver / Advanced Open Water certified with 20+ dives in UK/Irish waters, and must be insured.

This event is only for qualified divers who have completed the SeaSearch Observer or Surveyor Course. It is not suitable for children.

Book by email seasearchni@googlemail.com

Price / Donation£35 per diver (for 2 dives)

Suitable for 18+ years

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2 boat dives with Aquaholics, supported by Ulster Wildlife, during which participants will survey rocky reef and mixed ground habitats (drift dive). Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Divers must be Sport Diver / Advanced Open Water certified with 20+ dives in UK/Irish waters, and must be insured.

This event is only for qualified divers who have completed the SeaSearch Observer or Surveyor Course. It is not suitable for children.

Venue location

Join Causeway Coast &
Glens Heritage Trust for
a Sunday stroll along
Ballykelly Bank. This is
an inspiring off-road,
level walk, for most of
its length alongside a
freshwater pond with
reed beds and the expanse of Lough Foyle the other side of
the sea wall.

To Register:
Book Online at: ballykellybank.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join the Ulster Wildlife Living Seas Team and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, who will host a guided watch for whales, dolphins, and porpoises from Torr Head. We’ll be scouring the seas for signs of humpback whales which have been making appearances off this stretch of coast over the past few years.

Please bring binoculars and/or spotting scopes if you have them.

Free event but please email us to let us know you are coming as we may have to cancel or re-schedule at short notice in the event of bad weather, and parking space on site is limited.

FAMILY FRIENDLY? Yes – under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

SURFACE: Rough and steep pathway. Be aware we will be watching adjacent to cliffs.

FOOTWEAR: Walking boots/ Sturdy shoes

CLOTHING: Check forecast beforehand and dress suitably

Book by phone Tel: 028 9046 3126 Book by email dave.wall@ulsterwildlife.org

Suitable for All Ages

Free

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Learning a local heritage skill, such as dry stone walling,
is an important tool to maintain the cultural traditions of
The Glens. More often than not the traditional way of doing
things was more sustainable and environmentally friendly
than modern techniques. Many believe that these skills will
be in great demand in the future and so now is the time to
master these crafts. The training course will take place for
one day and will include health & safety, types and styles of
dry stone walls, site preparation,
stone selection and wall building.
Minimum age of 18. Spaces limited
so please book early to avoid
disappointment.
To Register:
Book Online at: glenarmstonewalls.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join us for a seasonal
family walk exploring
wild foods, medicines,
myths and legends.
All children must be
accompanied by an
adult.
Registration is essential

To Register:
Book Online at: wildbreen.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join Ulster Wildlife as Forage Ireland’s Dermot Hughes takes us on a coastal foraging walk in Cushendall, Co. Antrim. Find out what’s good to eat on our shore… and what isn’t!

FAMILY FRIENDLY? Under 16s must be accompanied by responsible adult. Children under 8yrs are welcome but need not be booked in or paid for.

SURFACE: Rocky and slippy surface, rough ground.

FOOTWEAR: Walking boots/Wellingtons/Sturdy shoes.

CLOTHING: Check forecast beforehand and dress suitably.

Book by phone Tel: 028 9046 3126 Book by email dave.wall@ulsterwildlife.org

£10 per person (please call us before booking if bringing young children). Please book and pay via the online booking form

https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/events/2018/07/24/coastal-foraging-cushendall?instance=0

Venue location:

Meet at Cushendall Playground, beside entrance to the Golf Course,
Antrim,
BT44 0NG

Join RSPB NI’s Neal Warnock and the Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust to explore this special area of the Antrim Hills within the Antrim Coast & Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will hear all about the work of RSPB NI and encounter a wide range of upland wildlife including wildflowers, birds and butterflies in a stunning location. No Dogs. Total distance is 5.5km over some strenuous terrain.

LOCATION (INC MEETING POINT): Slemish Mountain visitor centre. From Ballymena take the A42 for Broughshane. Turn right in the village (B94). Slemish Mountain is signposted from there onwards. Postcode: BT42 4PF approx.

ANYTHING ELSE: Max number 15. Route will be wet and rough in places – suitable footwear and clothing required. Some fences/styles to be crossed. No dogs. Not suitable for under-16s.

Members £4, non-members £5. Booking required. Call 028 9064 5630

Join Ulster Wildlife’s Living Seas Team and the COAST Office for a snorkel safari at Portballintrae, Co. Antrim. Snorkel in the company of our team of BSAC trained Snorkel Instructors and look beneath the surface of Portballintrae Harbour to see some of the many sea creatures who live there.

FAMILY FRIENDLY? Age 8+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (but adults don’t have to get wet!). While adults are more than welcome to participate we have very limited availability of adult wetsuits, so adult participants will likely need to source their own snorkel gear in advance.

REQUIREMENTS: Participants must be competent swimmers and comfortable in open water. Childrens wetsuits are provided (dependent on availability) but if they have their own suits and/or snorkelling gear please bring them.

£5 per person. Please book & pay via our online form.

Book by phone Tel: 028 9046 3126 Book by email dave.wall@ulsterwildlife.org

https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/events/2018/07/31/snorkel-safari-portballintrae-co-antrim?instance=0

Did you know that there is a wealth of aviation history in
Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Why not
join us to find out about Harry Ferguson, the airfields built at
Aghanloo, Ballykelly and Eglington and much more.

To Register:
Book Online at: binevenagh.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join Causeway Coasteering and the Causeway Coast & Glens
Heritage for an afternoon of Coasteering along the Causeway
Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to experience our
beautiful rugged coastline whilst learning about the unique
marine life located along the coast.
It is essential to book
for this event. Strictly no
under 10’s. Under 18’s
must be accompanied
by a responsible adult.
Wetsuits are provided.
Bring shorts & old
trainers.

To Register:
Email: jump@causewaycoasteering.com
Cost: £20pp

2 boat dives with Aquaholics, supported by Ulster Wildlife, during which participants will survey Maerl and Seagrass habitats. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Divers must be Sport Diver / Advanced Open Water certified with 20+ dives in UK/Irish waters, and must be insured.

This event is only for qualified divers who have completed the SeaSearch Observer or Surveyor Course. It is not suitable for children.

Book by email seasearchni@googlemail.com

Price / Donation £35 per diver (for 2 dives)

Venue location

Cushendall Sailing Club,
Waterfoot,
Co. Antrim,
BT44 0QW

Join Ulster Wildlife’s Living Seas Team for a seashore exploring adventure as we hunt for fascinating marine life, crabs and starfish, and even pre-historic arrowheads on the strand at Glenarm. This is a great site for finding crabs seaweeds and anemones. Hunt for seashells and beautiful rocks and pebbles along the shore. Ancient flint arrowheads have also been found at this location!

FAMILY FRIENDLY? Yes; children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

SURFACE: Rocky and slippy surface.

FOOTWEAR: Walking boots/Wellingtons/Sturdy shoes.

CLOTHING: Check forecast beforehand and dress suitably.

Carpark at Glenarm Strand,
Co. Antrim,
BT44 0AB

Join Causeway Coast
Foodie Tours as they
take you on a guided
tour showcasing some
of the best local produce
and hidden gems the
North Coast has to offer.
There will be 5 stops along the beautiful Causeway Coastal
route with each one offering a delicious & surprising taste
experience! These include sample tasting at the world’s oldest
licensed whiskey distillery, feasting on local fish prepared by
fabulous chefs and a farm stop. Starting in Coleraine, the tour
by luxury midicoach will last for approximately 6 hours.

To Register:
Email: causewayfoodie@gmail.com
Tel: 07912 408 256
Cost: £60pp

The course will give
participants the skills
and knowledge to build
a traditional round stone
pillar/gatepost. The
pillars will be built with
traditional lime mortar,
and will include setting
of gate hangers. The training course will take place over five
days and will include health & safety, site preparation, stone
selection and pillar building. Minimum age of 18.
Spaces limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

To Register:
Book Online at: stonepillars.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join Ulster Wildlife’s Living Seas team for a snorkelling safari at Glenarm, Co. Antrim. Snorkel in the company of our team of BSAC trained Snorkel Instructors and peek beneath the surface to meet some of Glenarm’s resident sea creatures.

FAMILY FRIENDLY? Age 8+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (but adults don’t have to get wet!). While adults are more than welcome to participate we have very limited availability of adult wetsuits, so adult participants will likely need to source their own snorkel gear in advance.

REQUIREMENTS: Participants must be competent swimmers and comfortable in open water. Childrens wetsuits are provided (dependent on availability) but if they have their own suits and/or snorkelling gear please bring them.

Book by phone Tel: 028 9046 3126 Book by email dave.wall@ulsterwildlife.org

Price / Donation£5 per person. Please book & pay via our online form https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/events/2018/08/21/snorkel-safari-glenarm?instance=0

Enjoy a morning of nature
games and getting your
hands dirty in the great
outdoors. All children
must be accompanied
by an adult. Suitable for
ages 7-11.
Registration is essential.
To Register:
Book Online at: cregaghkids.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join Ulster Wildlife and Glenarm Wildlife Group for a boat trip along the coastline from Carnlough to Glenarm and back. Enjoy the views as we motor past Black Rock – normally covered with resting shags – past Straidkilly Point, and into Glenarm Bay.

We will be on the lookout for seabirds and seals, and perhaps even a visit from some bottlenose dolphins. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Total trip time will be 1 hour.

Book by phone Tel: 028 9046 3126 Book by email dave.wall@ulsterwildlife.org

£5pp – Book online via our web form https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/events/2018/08/29/boat-trip-carnlough-glenarm?instance=0

Come and join us on the beautiful North Coast. We offer
guided walks for all, ranging from experienced hill walkers to
those just starting. Hill
Walks on Binevenagh,
Bellarena to Castlerock
or Artikeeragh Hill Walk,
Castlerock area Defence
Heritage Walk, Dunes walk
by the historic dunes of the
river Bann, Nordic walking,
WalkTalks. Family walks,
Gentle Journey to help introduce you to group walking.
Details at www.castlerockwalkfest.wordpress.com
OR Facebook at Castlerock Walkfest.
Organised by the Castlerock Community Association and
partners CCGHT, National Trust, Translink.

Join military historian James O’Neill on a walk from Downhill
to Barmouth Wildlife Reserve. The area around Castlerock is
peaceful and beautiful now, but in the past, the region has
played its part in global events. During the walk, James will
discuss the impact of war and the marks that remain in the
surrounding landscape.
The region has been the
focus of military activity
for centuries, and each
phase has left its mark in
one way or another.
Registration is essential.
To Register:
Book Online at: castlerockheritage.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join local tour guide Kevin McGowan as he explores Fairhead.
On this walking tour, we will take a walk through nearly 200
years of recorded history. Situated on the promontory of
Fairhead is some of the best-preserved crannogs and forts
in Ireland. Learn about how an ancient sea faring Kingdom
traded and lived in this area for centuries. Walk and explore
Casan Fhir Leith, known locally as the Grey Man’s Path and
learn about the coalmines below our feet which powered the
industrial revolution in cities like Belfast, Glasgow, and London.
During the tour you will be able to view one of the bestpreserved
clachans, burial mounds,
mass rocks, and some of the best
views in Ireland. Not suitable for
children or dogs.

To Register:
Book Online at:
Tel: 07723 921 022
Cost: £15pp

Make a three course
meal using seasonal
vegetables and learning
about the art of
fermenting foods.
Spaces are limited so
please book early to avoid
disappointment.

To Register:
Book Online at: cushendallcooking.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
Cost: £5pp

Join us to explore
Downhill Forest on foot
as we experience this
magical time of year
and uncover the signs of
Autumn on our doorstep
when the natural world
turns a kaleidoscope of
colour and landscapes
come alive. Feel free to bring your camera. Under 18s must be
accompanied by responsible adult.

To Register:
Book Online at: downhillautumn.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
Cost: Adults £4.00, Children £2.00

Join the Glens Red
Squirrel group to
celebrate “Squirreltober”
with a guided walk
through Cottage Wood
to see if you can spot
the Red Squirrel, which
is regularly seen here.
The woodland also contains a range of native and non-native
species of trees and shrubs such as Scots Pine, Elder, Holly and
Ash. A wide range of plants grow below the woodland canopy
including Wood Sorrel, Primroses, Saxifrage, Wild Garlic,
Celandine, Bluebells and Violets. Look out for Robins, Blue Tits,
Sparrows, and Blackbirds.

To Register:
Book Online at: squirreltober.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

To celebrate Apple Day why not join local forager, Dermot
Hughes in Diamond Jubilee Wood to press your own apple
juice? Did you know that Diamond Jubilee Wood is one of
the ‘flagship woods’ and the only Diamond Jubilee Wood in
Northern Ireland.
This event is held in
partnership with Mid & East
Antrim Borough Council and
the Causeway Coast & Glens
Heritage Trust. Children under
16 must be accompanied by a
responsible adult.

To Register:
Book Online at: whiteheadapples.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Hedgerows are a
wonderful resource for
farmers, landowners and
the environment. Our
expert hedge layer will
teach you how to clear the
hedge, select the stem,
make the cut, lay the
stem, build and secure the hedge, and remove the remaining
stump. Minimum age of 18.
Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid
disappointment.

To Register:
Book Online at: ballyvoyhedges.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join us for an afternoon of creation, you will have the
opportunity to make your own ‘soft art’ multi-coloured clay
hedgehog, red fox, owl, robin, bird, local, native creature to
bring home or as a gift or for the classroom. Ideal afternoon
for kids of all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a
responsible adult.

To Register:
Book Online at: kidscrafts.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
Cost: £3 per child

Have a go at the ancient
art of peg loom weaving
with sheep’s wool. This
technique will enable
you to make everything
from a warm camping
mattress to a seat
cover or decorative wall
hanging.

To Register:
Book Online at: cushendunweaving.eventbrite.com
Tel: 028 2075 2100
Cost: £10pp