Moon Carrot
Common Spotted Orchids
The managed cutting of the DMLIG verges starts now!
The careful management of cuts begins this morning. The first Don't Mow, Let It Grow cut of 2017 is at Ramore Head with a remote control slope mower.It is important all the cuttings are lifted, to make sure this site will flourish in 2018. Rachel has been out and about promoting the project as much as possible. Keep an eye out for her at events in the Causeway Coast and Glens area. … [Read more...] about The managed cutting of the DMLIG verges starts now!
Don’t Mow, Let It Grow Have Your Say!
As the successful environmental project Don’t Mow, Let It Grow continues to vastly improve biodiversity in the Causeway Coast and Glens area, there is a need to understand the public’s perception of the scheme.A short survey can be completed online, which aims to build a picture of what the project is currently achieving. It is a chance for the public to contribute their thoughts and opinions which will help develop the project further and promote the importance of it.The Public Perception Survey can be found at dontmowletitgrow.com/public-perception-survey/ Don’t Mow, Let It Grow … [Read more...] about Don’t Mow, Let It Grow Have Your Say!
Don’t Mow’s Wildflower Wander
Riverside Park, Ballymoney was the focus of a wildflower wander on Friday afternoon, lead by the Don’t Mow Let It Grow team. Although the sun was struggling to shine the flowers were in fine bloom with bumblebees and butterflies out enjoying their nectar.The wildflower wander took in the five Don’t Mow Let IT Grow meadow areas in the park, which boast a stunning array of wildflowers including selfheal, common spotted orchid, greater birdsfoot trefoil, yellow rattle, tufted and bush vetch to name but a few. We were also lucky to see common carder and white-tailed bumblebees, and … [Read more...] about Don’t Mow’s Wildflower Wander