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Where to walk on our #BigWildWalk
Help us raise funds for our great green recovery appeal by taking part in our #BigWildWalk. Here are some ideas for your walking challenge this half term.
Sessile oak
The Sessile oak is so-called because its acorns are not held on stalks like those of the familiar English oak. It can be found in woodlands mainly in the north and west of the UK.
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
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…
Climate Change Act for NI - Where are we now?
Progress towards a Northern Ireland Climate Change Act: a tale of two Bills and what must happen next.
Hermit crab
If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!
A Climate Change Act for Northern Ireland – where are we now?
The unique position in Northern Ireland of having not one, but two Climate Change Bills currently making their way through the legislative system has seen some significant developments this past…
Herring gull
The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
Cockle
The common cockle is a traditional seaside favourite, both for its white shells often found in the sand and for the yummy snack of cockles doused in malt vinegar.
My birding
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
Scampi
Did you know your seaside scampi was actually a kind of lobster? Traditionally so - although the scampi that is often eaten with chips can be anything from prawns to fish.