April, 2012

Welcome to Ulster Wildlife's News section. Here you will find the latest news stories about our work, activities, opportunities and campaigns

  • CES Quarry Products ‘digs deep’ for local wildlife charity

    Friday 27th April, 2012

    Gerald Doyle, CES joins Geoff Scott, UWT as it pledges to dig deep

    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.

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  • Set your alarms for a real city tweet!

    Friday 27th April, 2012

    Robin (c) Neil Aldridge

    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.

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  • Oh, I do love to be beside the seaside!

    Wednesday 25th April, 2012

    Jade Berman diving

    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.

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  • Belfast Park is ‘blooming lovely’ thanks to little green fingers

    Friday 20th April, 2012

    Wildflower meadow at Orangefield Park, created by Bloomfield Wildlife Watch

    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.

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  • Denman International 'brushes up' on its green credentials

    Thursday 19th April, 2012

    Jonathan King, Denman joins Geoff Scott, UWT to 'brush up' its green credentials

    Bangor-based hair product manufacturer, Denman International, has been ‘brushing up’ on its green credentials by pledging its support to the work of local nature conservation charity - the Ulster Wildlife Trust.

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  • Trust ‘setts’ out way forward on bovine TB eradication

    Tuesday 17th April, 2012

    Baby badger (c) D Smith

    The Ulster Wildlife Trust has welcomed the opportunity to submit written evidence to the Assembly’s Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, as part of its review of bovine TB (bTB).

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  • UWT appoints new Chief Executive Officer

    Monday 16th April, 2012

    Jennifer Fulton, UWT CEO

    The Ulster Wildlife Trust has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer - Jennifer Fulton.

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  • Watch this Space! has Super Saturday Club at Ormeau Park, Belfast

    Monday 2nd April, 2012

    A Super Saturday at the Ormeau Park with newly made clay spider

    The Watch this Space! Saturday clubs had a perfect day for their ‘Super’ Saturday club which was held at the Ormeau Park, Belfast on the 24th March.

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