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The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland We're the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, operating locally in Northern Ireland since 1996. We welcome feedback – both positive and negative.

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Fancy getting crafty with nature this November? 🧵🍄If you’re near Derry/Londonderry and love getting creative, this one’s...
30/10/2026

Fancy getting crafty with nature this November? 🧵🍄

If you’re near Derry/Londonderry and love getting creative, this one’s for you!

Join us for a fun morning of needle felting with the brilliant expert tutor from Woolly Wild Folk.

You’ll learn how to turn natural materials into your very own felted decoration, perfect for your home or as a unique handmade gift. 🎁

And the best bit? You choose what you make!
How about a cute robin or woodland mushroom? Or, if you’re feeling festive, something with a little Christmas sparkle? 🎄

👩‍🎨 No experience needed, just bring your creativity!

📅 Sunday 22nd November | 10am–1pm
📍 The Old Claudy Schoolhouse, Claudy
💷 £30pp

Tag a friend you’d love to bring along!

👉 Get the full details and book your place here:
https://tinyurl.com/NeedleFelting26

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

Looking for something to keep the little ones entertained during the break? Why not head out for an adventure in the woo...
29/10/2026

Looking for something to keep the little ones entertained during the break? Why not head out for an adventure in the woods?🌲

Our woods are the perfect place to let imaginations run wild this Halloween. From searching for spooky-looking trees, collecting fallen leaves, spotting wildlife and seeing what else you can discover along the way.

And the best bit? Adventures in our woods are always FREE!

Why not try some Halloween-inspired nature activities and crafts at home too? The Woodland Trust has put together 13 Halloween Nature Activities & Crafts to help keep little hands busy, with plenty of ideas inspired by the great outdoors. 🎃

👉 Get the ideas here:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2023/10/13-halloween-nature-activities-crafts-kids/

So grab your wellies, wrap up warm and get ready for some spooktacular woodland adventures! 🌳

📸: Danielle Wesley / WT Blog Article

Looking for somewhere new to take a walk this Halloween weekend? 🎃🍂As the leaves turn golden and the woodland floor come...
28/10/2026

Looking for somewhere new to take a walk this Halloween weekend? 🎃🍂

As the leaves turn golden and the woodland floor comes alive with colour, it’s the perfect time to wrap up warm and head out for a nature walk.

Check out our handy online map!🧐
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/find-woods

So, grab your coat, lace up your boots and get out for a wander. Sure, there’s plenty to discover! 🍂

Where do bats hibernate? 🦇 As autumn turns into winter, bats are on the lookout for a comfy roost - a nook or cranny the...
27/10/2026

Where do bats hibernate? 🦇

As autumn turns into winter, bats are on the lookout for a comfy roost - a nook or cranny they can hibernate in over winter. You might think all bats hang out in caves but around three quarters of UK bats have evolved to roost in trees.

When trees aren’t available, bats may find cosy spots in old barns, buildings, walls and even roofs. 🏠

🌳 So that “old” tree in your garden could be a very important winter home for wildlife.

Read about our 6 favourite bat species: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2018/12/do-bats-hibernate-in-winter-and-more-bat-facts/

📸: Canva

Spooky season is nearly here… and suddenly spider webs are decorations! 🕷️But while we’re hanging up fake cobwebs for Ha...
26/10/2026

Spooky season is nearly here… and suddenly spider webs are decorations! 🕷️

But while we’re hanging up fake cobwebs for Halloween, spiders have been making the real thing all year round.

🕸️ So why do spiders make webs?

For many spiders, it’s all about food. Flies and other tiny creatures get caught in the sticky silk, and their struggles send vibrations through the web, alerting the spider that dinner has arrived!

Webs can also provide a safe place to protect themselves and their young, while some spiders use silk to travel by ‘ballooning’ on the wind.

And it’s not all about survival, some male spiders even pluck a female’s web to let her know they’re there to find a mate rather than become dinner!

Discover more about our wonderful webs: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2022/09/why-spiders-make-webs/

📸: Jill Jennings / WTML

Woodland Walks podcast 💚Fancy listening to a podcast all about woodlands on your next Sunday Stroll?Join host Adam Shaw ...
25/10/2026

Woodland Walks podcast 💚

Fancy listening to a podcast all about woodlands on your next Sunday Stroll?

Join host Adam Shaw to explore incredible woods and their fascinating stories, from newly-planted spaces to magical rainforest and ancient woodland. Along the way we meet the dedicated people behind these special places, chat to nature-loving celebrities, discuss hot topics and encounter stunning wildlife.

🎉Don't miss our NI episodes: Ormeau Park, Belfast with Kathy Clugston & Superstar Nile Rodgers visits Faughan Valley Woodlands.

🎧Listen here:

Explore our incredible woods with host Adam Shaw as he chats to the dedicated people behind these special places and meets nature-loving celebrities.

24/10/2026

🌿 Take a moment to listen… 🌿

There’s something special about the sounds of a woodland, the rustle of leaves, birdsong, the breeze moving through the trees… and all the little sounds you might otherwise miss.

Our staff member Sarah recorded this lovely bit of woodland ambience during a recent walk in Mourne Park. 🎧🌳

So, turn up the volume, take a breath, and let the woodland come to you for a moment. 💚

What woodland sound do you love most? 🍃🐦

📸: Jill Jennings / WTML
🎥: Sarah / WTNI

For 30 years, we’ve been protecting and restoring woodland across Northern Ireland, creating places where people can con...
23/10/2026

For 30 years, we’ve been protecting and restoring woodland across Northern Ireland, creating places where people can connect with nature and wildlife can thrive.

By donating for our 30th birthday, you’ll help us protect, restore and create native woodland across Northern Ireland.

What will your donation help us achieve?

🌳We’ll plant thousands of native trees.
🦋We'll protect and restore rare habitats.
💚We'll engage with local communities and young people.
🎉We'll maintain trails and keep public access free.

To donate: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/support-us/give/appeals/northern-ireland-30th-anniversary/

📸:Jill Jennings / WTML

🍄Mushroom Growing Workshop!Learn how to grow native edible mushrooms on logs, which you can take home and enjoy once ful...
22/10/2026

🍄Mushroom Growing Workshop!

Learn how to grow native edible mushrooms on logs, which you can take home and enjoy once fully grown.

Date: Saturday 21 November, 11am–3pm.
Price: £15, paid in cash on the day.
Location: Mourne Park, Kilkeel, County Down.

‼️ Booking via our sign up form is essential to secure your place.

Book & find out more here: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/things-to-do/events/mushroom-growing-workshop-mourne-park/

Thanks to National Lottery Players for supporting our work at Mourne Park.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland The National Lottery Heritage Fund

🌿Still seeing green? Or have the leaves turned red, yellow and orange around you? Help us record autumn leaf tinting acr...
22/10/2026

🌿Still seeing green? Or have the leaves turned red, yellow and orange around you?

Help us record autumn leaf tinting across the UK on our Nature’s Calendar project.

🧐Look for leaf tinting on ash, beech, elder, field maple, hawthorn, hazel, horse chestnut, oak (pedunculate and sessile), rowan, silver birch or sycamore.

You can find ID guides for each of these native tree species on our website.

Adding a record to our project helps us track how UK wildlife is responding to extreme weather and climate change.

🍂Add a record of autumn leaf tinting here: https://naturescalendar.woodlandtrust.org.uk



📸: Colin Varndell, Ilene Sterns, Laurie Campbell, Adam Burton / WTML, Seven75 / Getty Images

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The Courtyard, Clandeboye Estate
Bangor
BT191RN

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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