• Nature Night

    Desertcreat Parish Hall, Tullyhogue, Cookstown

    Join Ulster Wildlife for a special evening of nature connection, pollinators, peatlands and hedgehogs. This event is part of Mid Ulster’s Biodiversity week.

  • Identification and History of Ireland’s Trees

    Tollymore Forest Park

    Join Field Studies Ireland for a fully outdoor, guided learning experience in Tollymore Forest Park, exploring the names, stories, and history of Ireland’s trees.

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

    Harmony with nature and sustainable development As the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy, just to name a few. This involves […]

  • Moth Event

    Divis and Black Mountain, Divis Road, Hannahstown, near Belfast BT17 0NG

    Join Butterfly Conservation as they open light traps from the night before in the stunning surroundings of the Belfast Hills.

  • International Day of the Markhor

    The markhor (Capra falconeri) is an iconic and ecologically significant species found across the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The greatest threats to the survival of the markhor are habitat loss, illegal hunting, including poaching, and climate change.

  • Focus on Lough Neagh

    Newtownbeda Presbyterian Church (St John’s) 374-378 Ormeau Rd,, Belfast

    A meeting focusing on Lough Neagh. The speaker will be Prof Jim McAdam. Jim worked in agricultural and environmental research in the Government sector in Northern Ireland (with the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute – AFBI) and Queen’s University Belfast. He is now a consultant. RSVP ethel.white@live.co.uk (for hospitality numbers)

  • Tropical Ravine Show and Tell sessions

    Tropical Ravine

    Date: Various dates between Friday 29 May and Friday 9 October 2026 Venue: Tropical Ravine Category: Free, Tropical RavineDrop in and watch how artist Kerrie Hanna works with plant offcuts to create stained glass art.

  • International Day of Potato

    The potato is a crop of enormous global significance Through its widespread cultivation and consumption, the crop contributes to key objectives of the SDGs, such as achieving zero hunger, promoting sustainable agriculture and advancing economic opportunities. Potatoes are not just a staple in the diets of many people but also provide key opportunities for employment […]

  • Wildlife Wellbeing Walks

    Various Dates in June Explore Belfast parks with a local environmental expert – free guided walks.

  • World Bicycle Day

    Everyone can help limit climate change. From the way we travel, to the electricity we use, the food we eat, and the things we buy, we can make a difference. The world’s roadways are clogged with vehicles, most of them burning diesel or gasoline. Walking or riding a bike instead of driving will reduce greenhouse […]