Andy Turner

Its not just the flowers and insects that have suffered at Drumcroon RdThe Drumcroon Rd verge has been managed for several years by a local farmer on behalf of the project for the benefit of the wildflowers and insects, and as part of this he takes the hay produced as winter fodder for his cattle. Which his cattle greatly prefer over silage.Despite his best efforts to make the best of this malicious cutting and get the cut grass bailed, he was unable to do so before the grass was ruined by the torrential rain last week. So not only has the management of the site been compromised but … [Read more...] about *UPDATE* VANDALISM OF THE DRUMCROON ROAD VERGE NEAR GARVAGH

 Come along to this family event for an afternoon of discovery! Join Rachel Bain, Local Biodiversity Officer and Dave Allen, wildlife expert, for a gentle stroll through the wildlife haven that is Riverside Park. Looking at the stunning array of wildflowers that have come to flourish there as part of the Don’t Mow, Let It Grow project, and marvel at the array of butterflies, bees and other insects that they support.As well as taking a wander through the wider park enjoying all it has to offer. We will be doing a ‘show and tell’ of the different wildflower and using butterfly nets … [Read more...] about Experience the Wonderful World of Wildflowers, Butterflies & Bumblebees in Ballymoneys Riverside Park