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Thrilled with the piece featured in the Irish News and online now.Nature Correspondent Tony Bailie has captured the essence of our Don't Mow, Let It Grow​ project perfectly.Have a read of Tony's article  … [Read more...] about Take on Nature: Don’t mow, let it grow

The theme of this years Day for Biological Diversity is 'Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism'. The United Nations has proclaimed 22nd May The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.Diversity in species, ecosystems and landscapes attracts tourism and promotes economic growth.  In turn, a well-managed tourist sector can help reduce threats to key wildlife populations, and can maintain or increase biodiversity, through tourism revenue.The celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity under the theme … [Read more...] about International Day for Biological Diversity – 22 May 2017

Have a read of this great article by Hugh Warwick discussing the importance of roadside verges to such a large range of wildlife.Hugh Warwick’s latest book is Linescapes: Remapping and Reconnecting Britain’s Fragmented WildlifeClick here to have a read … [Read more...] about Let’s celebrate Britain’s natural lifelines

It would appear that in some places the signs are disappearing almost as fast as the team are putting them out.These sign were put out on the Quilly Rd on the 31st March and were reported missing on 18th April.Please help us by letting the Don’t Mow, Let It Grow team know by using the form on our contact page, if you see any damage or indeed missing signs so that we can replace them.Thank you … [Read more...] about The mystery of the disappearing signs

Ireland, North and South, joined a small number of countries in Europe who have developed a strategy to address pollinator decline and protect pollination services68 governmental and non-governmental organisations agreed a shared Plan that identifies 81 actions to make Ireland pollinator friendly.Have a read of the plan All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020or the junior plan Junior Pollinator Plan … [Read more...] about All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015 – 2020

If you are interested in being a volunteer surveyor and have a spare couple of hours during the summer months to survey one of our sites, we will be holding this year’s training session on Saturday 27th May in the afternoon. You will learn about the project, how to identify some of our wildflowers and how to carry out the Don’t Mow, Let It Grow habitat survey.For more details and to book a place please contact Jean Matthews by 12noon Monday 22nd May:T: 028 7034 7272E: jean.matthews@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk … [Read more...] about Don’t Mow, Let It Grow volunteer surveyor training event

With the advent of spring we have been out and about replacing the Don’t Mow, Let It Grow signs, look out for the green signs on a verge or in a council park close to you. There are 2 different signs in 3 different designs.‘Don’t Mow Yet’, signifies an area being managed for its wildflowers and pollinators. While the ‘Don’t Mow Warning Invasive Alien Species’ is a warning not to cut this area as it contains invasive alien species such as Japanese Knotweed that can be spread if the area is cut.            … [Read more...] about Watch out for a Don’t Mow, Let It Grow Sign near you!

Don’t Mow Let it Grow Training has got off to a flying start with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Transport NI grass cutters taking part in the first round of toolbox talks on 5th May.Grass cutter toolbox talk with the guys in the Moyle DepoAnother Grass cutter toolbox talk held with the guys in the Limavady Depo … [Read more...] about Don’t Mow, Let It Grow grass cutters training

The Open Air Laboratories network (OPAL), is a UK wide citizen science initiative funded by the Big Lottery, aim’s to help everyone, regardless of age, background or ability to learn about their local place. OPAL have created 7 surveys to help you record and learn about nature in your area.Have a look at all 7 surveys created by OPAL here ... OPAL -info & links … [Read more...] about Get Involved by Using the Surveys from OPAL

Check out the article by John Manley with a quote from Donna in the Irish News about how undervalued the Dandelion is."According to Donna Rainey, the Co Derry eco-activist whose 'Don't Mow – Let it Grow' initiative was featured in this column last June, the diminutive dandelion is a vital part of our fragile eco system."Dandelions are absolutely crucial for pollinators,especially newly emerged queen bumblebees and solitary bees – they are unbeatable," she says."They are in a category of their own – they are edible and have many herbal uses. It's time to turn the tide of … [Read more...] about The Casual Gardener: In defence of the Dandelion