News
Welcome to Ulster Wildlife Trust's News section. Here you will find the latest news stories about our work, activities, opportunities and campaigns.
New Living Seas Officer
Thursday 17th May, 2012
Wildlife Trusts celebrate 100 years of nature conservation
Wednesday 16th May, 2012
Today marks The Wildlife Trusts 100th birthday. The Ulster Wildlife Trust is one of 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the UK - the largest voluntary movement dedicated to protecting the UK's wildlife and wild places, both on land and at sea, with support from over 800,000 members.
Host nature's voice on your patch
Monday 14th May, 2012
Gardeners who bring birdsong into their patch may win prizes in the process, say The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society.
New Discovery and Learning Officer appointed
Friday 4th May, 2012
We are delighted to welcome on board Christine Chambers, who took up her role this week as Development Officer – Discovery & Learning. Christine will be responsible for co-ordinating and driving forward the Trust’s educational and people engagement activities throughout Northern Ireland.
Discover the beauty of bogs at Ballynahone
Friday 4th May, 2012
At almost 250ha, Ballynahone Bog Nature Reserve, just south of Maghera, is one of the largest intact, lowland raised bogs in Northern Ireland and is home to an incredible array of wildlife.
Trust calls on its members to back Northern Ireland Marine Bill
Wednesday 2nd May, 2012
The Ulster Wildlife Trust is urging its 11,000 plus members to show their support for a Marine Bill for Northern Ireland that has nature at its heart.
CES Quarry Products ‘digs deep’ for local wildlife charity
Friday 27th April, 2012
Saintfield-based quarrying company, CES, is preparing to ‘dig deep’ this year to support the work of the Ulster Wildlife Trust. CES is the latest local company to show its commitment to securing a healthy local environment, both on land and sea, by upgrading its corporate membership of the wildlife charity from bronze to silver.
Set your alarms for a real city tweet!
Friday 27th April, 2012
Spring is here and with it comes an auditory spectacle that is impossible to miss – the dawn chorus. As birds belt out classic tunes in the wee small hours to attract a mate and defend territories, the city offers plenty of special places to appreciate it.
Oh, I do love to be beside the seaside!
Wednesday 25th April, 2012
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We want to know in 25 words or less why the sea is important to you. This could be your favourite marine place/animal/plant/activity in Northern Ireland and why you love it.
Belfast Park is ‘blooming lovely’ thanks to little green fingers
Friday 20th April, 2012
Blooming lovely is the only way to describe the fantastic spread of wildflowers to be found at Orangefield Park this spring and summer, thanks to the little green fingers at Bloomfield Wildlife Watch Group.