Grassroots initiative helps young people champion nature
The future’s bright for Northern Ireland’s young people and wildlife thanks to a brand new initiative led by Ulster Wildlife – the Grassroots Challenge.
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Meet the Team
Meet Alexey Janes, Project Coordinator for the the Grassroots Challenge project - Ulster Wildlife's environmental youth development programme
DofE with a difference: Young people volunteering to help wildlife at home
When Aaron, from Wallace High School, applied to do his Duke of Edinburgh’s Award volunteering with Ulster Wildlife’s Grassroots Challenge no one expected the volunteering to finish before…
How thousands of young people are improving our environment
Over the last three years, Arwen, alongside 7000 plus young people, has been taking action for nature in Northern Ireland, through our Grassroots Challenge project. Ahead of the project's…
Inspirational youth receive awards for championing nature
Young people’s outstanding efforts to protect nature in Northern Ireland were recognised last week at the annual Grassroots Challenge Awards ceremony at Lisburn Civic Centre, with special guest…
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Young people’s environmental efforts celebrated at virtual awards ceremony
We maybe in the midst of a pandemic, but that doesn’t mean the outstanding efforts by young people in championing nature are no less impressive. Last week, Ulster Wildlife’s Grassroots Challenge…
An unexpected loss of a force for nature
It is with deep sadness that Ulster Wildlife is sharing the news of the passing of our Chief Executive, Jennifer Fulton, after a short illness.
Coastal Foraging – Fine Dining at Groomsport
If you asked me to recount any global news stories that happened on Thursday 3 August 2017 I wouldn’t be able to answer. Personally though, it marked a milestone for many Living Seas staff and…
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.