Upcoming Events

Join Dave Wall, Living Seas Officer with Ulster Wildlife and
local experts from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, who
will host a guided watch for whales, dolphins, and porpoises
from Torr Head.

Booking essential. Bring binoculars/spotting scopes.

This event may be cancelled or rescheduled at short
notice due to bad weather.

Contact: Dave Wall
Email: dave.wall@ulsterwildlife.org
Tel: 028 9046 3126
FREE Event

Join Ulster Wildlife’s Living Seas Team and
The Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust
for a rockpool exploring adventure.

This is a great site for family rockpooling with dozens
of different seaweeds, beautiful beadlet anemones and
plenty of opportunity to find crabs, fish, sea urchins and other
marine life hiding between the rocks.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Contact: Dave Wall
Email: dave.wall@ulsterwildlife.org
Tel: 028 9046 3126
FREE Event

Snorkel in the company of our team of BSAC trained
Snorkel Instructors and peek beneath the surface
to meet some of Red Bay’s resident sea creatures.

Wetsuits, masks, snorkels & fins provided but bring your
own gear if you have it. Suitable for age 8+.

Under 18s must be accompanied  by responsible adult.
Participants must be competent swimmers and comfortable
in open water.

Book & pay online at:
www.ulsterwildlife.org/whats-on
Tel: 028 9046 3126
Cost: £5 per person

Visit Scullion Hurls Économusée to discover
the traditional craft of hurley making.

Watch Michéal at work and take the opportunity
to ‘have a go’.

A tour of the workshop will follow the demo.

Booking is Essential. Complimentary tea,
coffee & juice.

Contact: Scullion Hurls

Email: 028 2764 1308

Tel: info@scullionhurls.com

Book: http://www.scullionhurls.com/demo_booking

Cost: £10 per adults / £5 per child

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. Not suitable for under 16s.

Contact: Ciara McElroy
Email: ciara.mcelroy@rspb.org.uk
Tel: 028 9049 1547
Cost: £5 per adult / £2.50 per child

BioBlitz Poster Magilligan July 2017 (003)

Magilligan BioBlitz – Saturday 29th July – Sunday 30th July

Join Rachel Bain, Biodiversity Officer, Causeway Coast and
Glens Borough Council for a leisurely safari through the sand
dunes at Whitepark Bay hunting for the colourful butterflies,
bumblebees and wildflowers.

Finishing with a gentle stroll back along the beach. Let’s hope
for sunny weather, but prepare for anything. Equipment provided.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join Ulster Wildlife’s Living Seas Team and Heart of the
Glens Landscape Partnership Scheme for a rockpool and
cave exploring adventure.

Learn about the history of the Cushendun caves and explore
the marine wildlife on the adjacent shore.

This is a great site for family rockpooling with dozens of
different seaweeds, beautiful beadlet anemones and plenty
of opportunity to find crabs, fish, sea urchins and other
marine life hiding between the rocks.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Inland Fisheries are hosting a fun family angling event.

Why not come along and join us at Altnahinch Dam where you can
try your hand at angling.

This beginners only event will run from 10am to 4pm and will be split
into three sessions.

Numbers are limited and complimentary licences/permits are available
only to first time anglers. Pre-booking is essential.

Please note: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact: DAERA
Email: anglingcorrespondence@ daera-ni.gov.uk

3 sessions: 10:00am – 12:00noon, 12:00noon – 2:00pm
and 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Join Ulster Wildlife’s Living Seas team for
National Marine Week, for a snorkelling safari at
The Blue Pool, Portrush.

Snorkel in the company of our team of BSAC trained
Snorkel Instructors and look beneath the surface to see
some of the many sea creatures who live there.

Wetsuits, masks, snorkels & fins provided but bring your
own gear if you have it.

Book & pay online at:
www.ulsterwildlife.org/whats-on
Tel: 028 9046 3126
Cost: £5 per person

Join Ulster Wildlife for National Marine Week as
Forage Ireland’s Dermot Hughes takes us on a
coastal foraging walk in Cushendall.

Find out what’s good to eat on our shore… and
what isn’t! Booking is essential – Under 16s must
be accompanied by responsible adult.

Book & pay online at:
www.ulsterwildlife.org/whats-on
Tel: 028 9046 3126
Cost: £10 per person

Whether you’re nuts about bats or just want to find out more,
then come along on this family fun bat talk and walk with
Rachel Bain, Biodiversity Officer, Causeway Coast and Glens
Borough Council.

Uncover the exciting nocturnal world of bats and their amazing
acrobatics.

This talk and walk will help to dispel common myths,
discuss the conservation issues and explore what action we
can take to help bats.

Participants should wrap up warmly.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TORCH.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join us for a range of guided walks along the beautiful North
Coast as part of our annual Walkfest.

Keep up to date by visiting;
https://castlerockwalkfest.wordpress.com/
Like ‘Castlerock Walk Festival’ Facebook page

Contact: Castlerock Community Centre
Tel: 028 7084 9303

Join us as we explore the majestic Bann Estuary
and Castlerock Beach, exploring the habitats
and species that make this area so special.
With Autumn migration in full swing, we will
take the opportunity to track down some of the 220+
species of birds that have been recorded in the area
and if we are lucky we might see some of the resident
Otters or Harbour Porpoises along the shore.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join the Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust as
we walk the magnificent Causeway Coast Clifftop
track as part of Castlerock Walkfest.

Enjoy views of the wonderful North Coast.

See the Giants Causeway from above, the bay where the
Girona was discovered and the ancient fort at Dunseverick.

The walk is from Portballintrae to Dunseverick and back.

Bring a packed lunch.
To Register:
Contact: Castlerock Community Centre
Tel: 028 7084 9303
Cost: £10 per person

Come along to Glenariff Forest park to find out what the Glens
Red Squirrel Group are doing for the conservation of red
squirrels throughout The Glens and hopefully catch a glimpse
of our shy and endearing native red squirrel.

Everyone is welcome. Please note paths are not suitable for prams
and to increase your chances of seeing the red squirrels and other
wildlife dogs are not permitted. The walk is free but car parking
charges may apply.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Join Loughs Agency Riverwatch Team and The Causeway Coast
& Glens Heritage Trust, as we investigate the River Roe.

We will be looking at maps of the River Roe and the Roe Valley as
well as investigating the species of fish and invertebrate that
inhabit the River itself.

Learn how the Loughs Agency monitors and protects the river
system and how you can do your bit in keeping the River Roe healthy.

To find out more information and register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Become an archaeologist for the day and learn
some new skills such as trowelling, surveying
and identifying artefacts.

You can join in this exciting adventure at our
archaeological site to be confirmed.

Discover the history surrounding this site, see the
discoveries made during the excavation and take
part in some real excavating on site.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

10:00am – 11:30am or 12:30 pm – 2:00pm

This workshop with storyteller Liz weir will help harvest the
rich legacy of stories which local people already know.

Those attending will be encouraged to develop their own
storytelling skills and to gain the confidence to share their
stories with the wider community.

Stories can be about any subject, from local crafts and jobs, to
those which have a sense of place like town-land or field names.

Tales of fairies, ghosts and banshees will also be encouraged.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Over the two days professional artist and
wood sculptor Raymond Watson will show people
how to create a variety of relief wood carvings.

By the end of the two days each participant will leave
with their own completed wood carving and a good knowledge
of what is involved in this creative process – from design,
drawing, carving, finishing and varnishing.

Spaces are limited on this training so please book
early to avoid disappointment.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
Cost: £20 per person

10:00am – 4:00pm Sat & Sun

Join us around the fire for a morning of storytelling,
live traditional music, traditional baking and
craic as we celebrate the cultural heritage of
The Glens of Antrim.

Our traditional storyteller will tell fascinating tales
from the landscape, from the wildlife of our
magnificent meadows, old farming traditions to
the place names associated with the area.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
FREE Event

Visit Scullion Hurls Économusée
where over the past couple of years
Michéal has been producing giftware
from pieces of Beech wood that were
salvaged from the Dark Hedges during
a process carried out by the Dark
Hedges Preservation Trust.

Scullion Hurls are now offering visitors a very unique opportunity
to join them for a workshop where under their tutelage you will learn
the necessary hand carving skills to produce your very own wooden
spoon from a piece of the Dark Hedges Beech!

A light lunch/tea & coffee will be provided.

All tools and materials are provided. Please note children under 16
must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

It is essential to book.

To Register:
Email: 028 2764 1308
Tel: info@scullionhurls.com
Cost: £75 per person

There’s just something so special about making your own
door wreath.

The wonderful fragrance of pine and cinnamon, plus the
chance to get lost in the flow whilst making a unique design.

Anne from ‘Flowers at
Anne’s’ will show you
how to use a variety
of winter greenery to
make a vibrant wreath
to adorn your door this
Christmas.

To Register:
Email: Enquiries@ccght.org
Tel: 028 2075 2100
Cost: £10 per person