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Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
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Northern Ireland's first GPS hedgehog tracking project underway to protect at-risk species
Ulster Wildlife is undertaking Northern Ireland’s first-ever GPS tracking project for hedgehogs to help uncover the nocturnal activities of these much-loved garden visitors and safeguard their…
New initiative underway to create vibrant community hub in west Belfast
An exciting new community engagement project is now underway at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve and St. James Community Farm.
€19.2 million cross-border peatland restoration project launched
A major €19.2 million cross-border project to restore peatlands, enhance biodiversity and combat climate change has been officially launched on World Wetlands Day (2nd February) at Lough Neagh…
Flagship UK-wide nature project shows people-power dramatically helps communities and wildlife
A report published today reveals the striking results of a National Lottery Heritage Fund £5 million Nextdoor Nature programme which enabled Ulster Wildlife to work with seven communities across…
Environmental organisations unite in objection to gas storage project that could significantly impact wildlife and protected habitats
The health of the marine environment, its protected habitats and species found off Islandmagee in County Antrim are under considerable threat if a marine licence application for a gas storage…
Help champion our seas this National Marine Week
With National Marine Week in full swing, we caught up with our Living Seas Manager, Rebecca Hunter, to find out why our local seas are worth protecting and how we can all play our part in…
Four new marine protected areas welcomed for NI's seas
The Northern Ireland Marine Task Force (NIMTF), a coalition of ten environmental organisations including Ulster Wildlife, today welcomed the designation of four new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs…
Community-led action for people & nature
Over teh last two years, we supported seven communities in South and east Belfast to help create space for nature and for people through NextDoor Nature - a nationwide community organising project, led by The Wildlife Trusts and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to leave a lasting natural legacy in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
New project helps 5,000 young people get wild and well in the Belfast Hills
5,000 young people from disadvantaged areas in North and West Belfast are set to benefit from spending time outdoors in nature to help recover from the challenges of the pandemic, in a new youth…
Ulster Wildlife calls for urgent action to protect our rivers, lakes and seas
Ulster Wildlife welcomes the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) consultation on the proposed Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) for 2026–2029, recognising its…
New community wildlife garden blossoms at Bog Meadows
An exciting new addition has blossomed at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve in west Belfast as the eagerly anticipated community wildlife garden officially opened its gates.