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Mile Water Guardians - Book Your Place Now
You may remember that Antrim Council recently published an
article, regarding the setting up of a voluntary warden
scheme, for the Six Mile Water river corridor. Since then,
following the official launch of the scheme, a lot of interest
has been generated amongst enthusiastic 鈥楪uardians鈥 within
the Borough. The Six Mile Water river corridor is already
an important haven for many species of plants and animals;
therefore we are keen to have as many local people join
our group, so that we can help ensure its future for other
generations. The scheme is supported by Antrim Borough
Council and the 大象传媒 Breathing Places Programme, through
the Big Lottery Fund.
A free programme of training sessions and outdoor activities
will be on offer for all 鈥淪ix Mile Water Guardians鈥 who
join the group. Whether you want to learn how to identify
and record our local birds, butterflies and/or mammals,
or discover how to improve our woodlands and grasslands
for wildlife, there will be something on offer for everyone.
Find out more about programme
here>>
The
first training session will be held on Saturday 12th January
from 11am to 3pm, with a 鈥淲oodland Management鈥 training
day, facilitated by Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland
(CVNI). This is an opportunity to get to know more about
native trees, discover how to improve our woodlands for
wildlife and to have a go at building habitat piles to
help encourage invertebrates and fungi to the area. The
session is free of charge and lunch will be provided. However,
please note that booking is essential, as places are limited!
Elaine Upton, Countryside Recreation Officer with Antrim
Borough Council adds: 鈥淐ome along and burn off this
extra pounds gained over the Christmas period in the outdoors
along the Six Mile Water, and learn some practical conservation
skills at the same time! Training is free of charge and
suitable for all abilities 鈥 no previous experience
or equipment is necessary. It may also be suitable for
children over 8 years, who must be accompanied by an adult
at all times. Please bring boots and a waterproof coat.鈥
To obtain a full programme of training sessions or to
book your place, please contact Elaine Upton or Ruth Wilson
at Antrim Civic Centre
Tel: 028 9446 3113.
Training
Programme>>
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