Balloo Wetland
A haven for wetland wildlife and people in the heart of Bangor.
A haven for wetland wildlife and people in the heart of Bangor.
Balloo Wetland Nature Reserve in Bangor has reopened, following a two-year closure for redevelopment.
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
We are seeking volunteers to assist in the management of Ulster Wildlife nature reserves, specifically Balloo Woodland and Wetland, Bangor, Slievenacloy, Lisburn and Bog Meadows, Belfast.
We may be a ‘wet’ country, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss…
Fancy lending a hand to maintain the species-rich grassland habitat at our Slievenacloy Nature Reserve? Join our Nature Reserves Team to help remove ragwort from this Area of Special Scientific…
The Leyland cypress, or 'Leylandii', is a notorious tree that has been widely planted for its fast-growing nature. It easily can get out of control, shading gardens at the expense of…
A stroll through this small but long-established woodland offers a pleasant retreat from the hustle and bustle of Bangor.
A new super-sized nature reserve – equivalent to about 480 football fields – is being created in the Belfast Hills to help boost biodiversity and reverse nature's decline.
Nestled in a wooded river valley, Glenarm Nature Reserve is home to a wide range of native wildlife and is a feast for the senses in spring. Join Nature Reserves Officer John McLaughlin, as he…