Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Ever paid a "white van man" to dispose of your rubbish? This often ends up being dumped in the Hills & can result in a prosecution for you, not the van owner. Use only trusted services or arrange your own trip to your local dump. Local Councils can arrange kerbside collection for bulkier items. 011
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Bookings are now live for our online talk next month with Dr Jim Bradley. Future of the Belfast Hills will look to the future of the Belfast Hills & what lessons can be taken from the past going forward. The talk is free to attend and you can register on our website: belfasthills.org/events/futur... 000
Reposted by Belfast Hills PartnershipClimate Northern Ireland @climateni.bsky.social · 07/10/2026🎥🍿Film Screening🍿🎥 The Belfast Nature Towns and Cities project are hosting two screenings of the People’s Emergency Briefing — a nationally coordinated film and discussion initiative exploring the climate and nature crisis. 🔗Find out more and book: yoursay.belfastcity.gov.uk/nature-towns... 011
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Image taken from flickr: British Library digitised image from page 214 of "Open-Air Studies. An introduction to geology out-of-doors ... With ... illustrations, etc" Author(s): Cole, Grenville A. J. (Grenville Arthur James), 1859-1924 [person] British Library shelfmark: "Digital Store 7106.ff.28" 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Happy International Geodiversity Day! We stumbled across this fascinating photo from the Limestone Quarry recently. Taken by RJ Welch, this is a great example of a Palaegene dyke that can be clearly seen cross-cutting the Cretaceous limestone below & the overlying Palaeogene basalt. 110
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Belfast Hills Partnership welcome the recent decision by a judge to prevent a seized e-bike from being returned following a recent court case. It is illegal to enter publicly accessible sites and farmland in the Belfast hills on scramblers. www.irishnews.com/news/norther...irishnews.comLandmark court judgement could help end scourge of scramblers on Northern Ireland streetsThe PSNI took a case to prevent the return of an e-bike following a seizure in north Belfast 021
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Two brilliant days of training through the Journey to 30x30 project! A biodiversity Walk at the Whiterock Triangle (Mountainloney) and heathland training at Black Mountain Quarry. Thank you to ecologist Karl Hamilton and everyone who came along. #belfasthills #journeyto30x30 010
Reposted by Belfast Hills PartnershipBreeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Thank you very much to those of you who have already entered your BBS data, it is very much appreciated! If you haven’t already done so, please enter it by the end of August at the latest so it can be verified. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology 01813
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Our highly popular Trainee Ranger Scheme returns! This year we are only accepting applications from young people aged 18-30 who are facing mental & physical health struggles, special educational needs & disabilities or other forms of discrimination or disadvantage. belfasthills.org/traineerange... 012
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The Belfast Hills Partnership would like to pay tribute to the life of Danny O'Connor. Danny was Chair of Belfast Hills Partnership from 2009 - 2018, our longest serving Chair to date. His enthusiasm for not only the Belfast Hills but also life shone through. www.okanesfunerals.co.uk/funeral-deta... 010
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Grab your boots and see a different side to the Belfast Hills during the Lúnasa Big Walk! There are 3 routes to choose from on Saturday 8 August: Ligoniel Dams, Cave Hill and Divis & the Black Mountain. While all walks are free booking is essential: belfasthills.org/events/belfa... 011
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 28/07/2026A group of like-minded individuals have come together to stay active and socially connected, while helping to protect the Belfast Hills through the early detection and reporting of wildfires. Read the full story on our website. belfasthills.org/newsroom/wil...belfasthills.orgWildfire Watch Patrol - Belfast HillsBelfast Hills Partnership volunteer-led wildfire watch patrol helping to reduce the risk and impact of wildfires. 011
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 02/07/2026@belfasthills.bsky.social & @ulsterwildlife.bsky.social in collaboration with Barnardo's are delighted to announce funding has been secured to build on the legacy of Wild Youth through a new project, ‘Young, Wild & Well’. Funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk belfasthills.org/newsroom/int...belfasthills.orgIntroducing Young, Wild & Well - Belfast Hills‘Young, Wild and Well’ will build on the legacy of Wild Youth and support young people’s mental and physical health in the outdoors. 010
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Please note: there is a temporary trail closure on the Lough Trail at Divis to facilitate conservation grazing for the next two weeks. Please follow the on-site signage and use alternative routes during your visit. 📸 - National Trust, Belfast 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Recently we welcomed local artist Polly Garnett to Ligoniel Dams for our Cyanotype Workshop! Participants enjoyed a beautiful day in Ligoniel Dams learning about the early photographic process of cyanotype, exploring the wonderful plant life in the Dams & creating our own sun prints to take home! 010
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 22/06/2026On Saturday, we organised training for our River Volunteers on the Riverfly Monitoring Initiative. This certified training, delivered by Riverfly Partnership, provides the essential skills & knowledge on assessing & understanding riverfly & their importance as indicators of river health. 001
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Thanks to each and every person who gives up their free time to volunteer with us here at Belfast Hills Partnership. No task is ever too big for this amazing crew and we would be at a loss without them. #volunteersweek 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Happy Volunteers' Week! Why not sign up as a volunteer on our Crumlin River Restoration project alongside Crumlin & District Angling Association?! This is a great opportunity to do your bit for the Crumlin River, meet new people & learn some new skills. More info: belfasthills.org/projects/cru... 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Exciting event announcement! Friday 5 June Feasting on Weeds Foraging Walk at Victoria Park, 11am - 1pm Friday 19 June Birds of Colin Glen Bird Watch at Colin Glen, 10.30am - 1pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/belfast-hi... Part of Belfast City Council’s Tree Strategy programming. 011
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 21/05/2026For anyone without Bank Holiday plans why not head out to the Glencairn Blossom Festival?! Perfect for all the family, the Blossom Festival takes place this Monday 25 May from 11am - 2pm at Glencairn Park. 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 18/05/2026We will be out this week with Glencairn Community Project & Glencairn Neighbourhood Association for the big community clean up this Wednesday from 11am! If you are a local resident who wants to help out and can spare some time feel free to come along to the bridge on Forthriver Way. 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Bookings are now live! belfasthills.org/events/cyano... 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 12/05/2026In June we are delighted to be teaming up with local artist Polly Garnett to bring you a Cyanotype Workshop! This is the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity & create your own sun prints to take home. Tickets are £3 via our website from 10.30am tomorrow: belfasthills.org/events/cyano... 021
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Try nature ID. Whether it’s something as small learning the name of a flower you noticed or using apps to identify bird song learning a new skill can give you a sense of purpose. This can also boost your confidence. 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Find a bench and watch the world go by. Taking time out to simply observe our surroundings without feeling the need to rush somewhere can help promote feelings of calm. Take notice of your surroundings. Are there birds singing? What colour is the sky? How does the weather feel on your skin? 100
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Why not invite a friend out on a walk? Connecting with others boosts our mental wellbeing. Providing a non-judgemental listening ear to anyone struggling with their mental health can be a great help. Gently signpost them to local services if you think they should seek professional help. 110
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 11/05/2026We're always talking about nature's benefit to mental health so here are simple actions you can take to support your own & others mental health outdoors: - Go for a walk. The Hills have a wide range of walks to suit all abilities. Movement can help our bodies to relax. Nature can be very grounding. 100
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Today marks the beginning of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. This year’s theme is Action. Mental health is something we can all take some time out to look after, even on our good days. If you are supporting a friend or loved one through a mental health challenge be sure to take care of yourself as well. 100
Reposted by Belfast Hills PartnershipCEDaR @cedarrecordsni.bsky.social · 08/05/2026This week attendees at our Riverflies course learned to identify Mayflies, Stoneflies & Caddisflies (under recorded in NI) to genus level. Thanks to Craig MacAdam, BugLife & Helen James, National Museums NI for their delivery of this course; and to @belfasthills.bsky.social for facilitating! 011
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Thanks to Farming Life for covering tomorrow's event! www.farminglife.com/country-and-...farminglife.comPlay your part in helping the Crumlin River by signing up as a volunteerBelfast Hills Partnership and Crumlin and District Angling Association will hold a community outreach day showcasing the work of the ongoing Crumlin River Restoration Project on Saturday 9th May, betw... 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Belfast Hills Partnership have teamed up with NIFRS & PSNI to encourage local communities to reduce their risk from wildfires. Over the coming weeks we will be out delivering Firewise leaflets to at risk communities so they know how to protect against wildfires. belfasthills.org/newsroom/are...belfasthills.orgAre you Firewise? - Belfast HillsBelfast Hills Partnership, NIFRS & PSNI have teamed up to launch Firewise & encourage local communities to reduce their risk from wildfires. 020
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 24/04/2026We are delighted to announce the 2nd instalment of the Big Walks on Saturday the 2nd May. Focusing on the Celtic Wheel, this walk celebrates Bealtaine. While spaces are free, booking is essential as spaces are limited. Get booking now! belfasthills.org/events/belfa... 011
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Dive deeper into the world of Freshwater Insects during this two day course with @cedarrecordsni.bsky.social Buglife & @belfasthills.bsky.social - Wednesday 6th - Thursday 7th May - 10am-4pm - Belfast Hills Partnership Offices - £66 nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.ukBuy Riverflies Identification Training Course Tickets online - National Museums NIView Riverflies Identification Training Course from National Museums NI. 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Calling all bird nerds, this is not an April Fool! Bookings are now live for our Spring Birdwatch at Valley Park. Join our Conservation Officer Geoff for a morning of birdwatching and learn some basic identification skills. Snap up your free space on our website: belfasthills.org/events/sprin... 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Farmers have a unique role in safeguarding the natural environment. To highlight the positive steps being taken in the Belfast Hills, we have sat down with three young farmers, including Kyra, to discuss the nature friendly farming practices: belfasthills.org/newsroom/far... 000
Reposted by Belfast Hills PartnershipCountryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Project Manager - Mourne Park with Woodland Trust, full-time, fixed term position, home based with regular travel to Mourne Park and around Northern Ireland c-js.uk/4bwIvCz 011
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Many thanks to Channel 5 for featuring us in their Love Nature mini documentary! www.channel5.com/show/love-na...channel5.comNo access outside UK 000
Reposted by Belfast Hills PartnershipCEDaR @cedarrecordsni.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Join this year’s #CityNatureChallenge, April 24–27 & contribute to the world’s largest #CommunityScience event 🌍 With National Museums NI, Wild Belfast, @bsbibotany.bsky.social & BugLife All you need is the free @inaturalist.bsky.social app📲 Join the project: www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit... 084
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Wildfire prevention starts with you! If you see a wildfire report it via 999 ASAP. Don’t ever tackle a wildfire yourself; get away from the scene of the fire as quickly & safely as possible as flames can spread incredibly quickly. 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Bookings are now live! belfasthills.org/events/geolo... 001
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 18/03/2026We're delighted to announce our new lecture series, Geology of the Belfast Hills! This short lecture series explores the story of our planet using the Belfast Hills as a local case study. Tickets cost £20 (£15 concession) & are available at 10am tomorrow morning belfasthills.org/events/geolo...belfasthills.orgGeology of the Belfast Hills - Belfast HillsThis short lecture series explores the dynamic story of our planet and geology using the Belfast Hills as a local case study. 012
Reposted by Belfast Hills PartnershipWild Trout Trust @wildtrouttrust.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Our work took us to Northern Ireland this month 💧 Gareth Pedley has been undertaking walkover surveys of the Crumlin River catchment, identifying pressures on water quality, water quantity and habitat availability. His report will also highlight ways to improve the river for fish and other wildlife. 131
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Tomorrow marks International Day of Action for Rivers! The theme this year is Protect Rivers, Protect People. Find out how our newest project takes action to improve the Crumlin River, a tributary of Lough Neagh. belfasthills.org/projects/cru...belfasthills.orgCrumlin River Restoration Project - Belfast HillsThe Belfast Hills Partnership have teamed up with Crumlin District Angling Association to deliver the Crumlin River Restoration Project. 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 13/03/2026The deadline for the draft Nature Recovery Strategy has been moved to Wednesday 15 April 2026. Have your say here: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/deadlin...daera-ni.gov.ukDeadline extended for public consultation on draft Nature Recovery StrategyDAERA Minister Andrew Muir has extended the public consultation for the draft Nature Recovery Strategy by four weeks to 15 April 2026. 001
Reposted by Belfast Hills PartnershipCEDaR @cedarrecordsni.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Wood Anemone can be a sign of ancient woodland. Found between the trees @ulsterfolkmuseum.org, this slow-growing pollinator food plant was once thought to be a lucky charm. Last year we received 77 records of Anemonoides nemorosa. Let us know if you see any this year! 051
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 09/03/2026‘Whitewell, Cave Hill’s Lost Village’ is a valuable historical account of an exceptional place & time that could easily have been lost in its entirety. The film is being shown at the Theatre at Mossley Mill on Saturday 14 March 2026 at 7pm. Tickets are £11.50: theatreatthemill.com/book/?show=1... 011
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Thanks to The News Letter for sharing this article highlighting the challenges farmers in the Belfast Hills face from illegal scrambler use. www.newsletter.co.uk/country-and-...newsletter.co.ukFarmers' Belfast hills misery: Trespassing scrambler bikers 'causing property damage and worrying livestock'The lives of farmers in hills surrounding Belfast are being made a misery by trespassing quad and scrambler riders, who are causing property damage and worrying livestock. 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 04/03/2026We are delighted to announce that we are teaming up with The Edible Flower for a Spring Greens foraging walk and cooking class at Colin Allotments! Tickets are £30 per person and go live tomorrow morning at 10.30am - set your reminders now to avoid disappointment! belfasthills.org/events/sprin...belfasthills.orgSpring Greens Workshop with the Edible Flower - Belfast HillsCome The Edible Flower for this foraging walk and hands-on cooking class exploring the bounty of spring greens. 000
Belfast Hills Partnership @belfasthills.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Farmers have a unique role in safeguarding the natural environment. To highlight the positive steps being taken in the Belfast Hills, we have sat down with three young farmers, including Martin, to discuss the nature friendly farming practices: belfasthills.org/newsroom/far... 000