Belfast Hills Partnership
@belfasthills.bsky.social
Caring for the Belfast Hills their wildlife and people. Registered charity.
https://belfasthills.org/
info@belfasthills.org
028 9060 3466
https://belfasthills.org/
info@belfasthills.org
028 9060 3466
The @daera-ni.gov.uk Small Woodland Grant Scheme is now open for this coming winter planting season. If you are a land owner & would like advice or assistance applying to the grant please get in contact with our Woodland Officer, Laura.
📞 028 9060 3466
📧 woodland@belfasthills.org
📞 028 9060 3466
📧 woodland@belfasthills.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The @daera-ni.gov.uk Small Woodland Grant Scheme is now open for this coming winter planting season. If you are a land owner & would like advice or assistance applying to the grant please get in contact with our Woodland Officer, Laura.
📞 028 9060 3466
📧 woodland@belfasthills.org
📞 028 9060 3466
📧 woodland@belfasthills.org
Don't forget the closing date for our River Conservation Officer & Administrative Officer roles is this coming Monday 17th November at 9am. For more information and to apply visit our website: belfasthills.org/jobs/
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Don't forget the closing date for our River Conservation Officer & Administrative Officer roles is this coming Monday 17th November at 9am. For more information and to apply visit our website: belfasthills.org/jobs/
Last week, our Conservation Team took a day trip to Cuilcagh Mountain to meet the @ulsterwildlife.bsky.social Peatland Restoration Team. By visiting another upland management area we got to share best practise & learn how others approach similar issues we're faced with. Thanks for a great day!
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Last week, our Conservation Team took a day trip to Cuilcagh Mountain to meet the @ulsterwildlife.bsky.social Peatland Restoration Team. By visiting another upland management area we got to share best practise & learn how others approach similar issues we're faced with. Thanks for a great day!
Wildlife crime can often go undetected as it occurs in remote areas. Please familiarise yourself with what constitutes a wildlife crime & if you suspect anything visit www.wildlifecrimeni.org for more info on what to do & how to report it.
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Wildlife crime can often go undetected as it occurs in remote areas. Please familiarise yourself with what constitutes a wildlife crime & if you suspect anything visit www.wildlifecrimeni.org for more info on what to do & how to report it.
There's just one week left to apply to our current vacancies! Head to our website to find out more and submit your application:
belfasthills.org/jobs/
belfasthills.org/jobs/
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
There's just one week left to apply to our current vacancies! Head to our website to find out more and submit your application:
belfasthills.org/jobs/
belfasthills.org/jobs/
We're currently looking for a part time Administrative Officer to join our team.
The Administrative Officer will provide administrative & financial management support to the Partnership Manager, Operations Manager, the Board of Directors, and other staff as required.
belfasthills.org/jobs/adminis...
The Administrative Officer will provide administrative & financial management support to the Partnership Manager, Operations Manager, the Board of Directors, and other staff as required.
belfasthills.org/jobs/adminis...
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We're currently looking for a part time Administrative Officer to join our team.
The Administrative Officer will provide administrative & financial management support to the Partnership Manager, Operations Manager, the Board of Directors, and other staff as required.
belfasthills.org/jobs/adminis...
The Administrative Officer will provide administrative & financial management support to the Partnership Manager, Operations Manager, the Board of Directors, and other staff as required.
belfasthills.org/jobs/adminis...
We are currently looking for a River Conservation Officer to join our team. The role aims to enhance biodiversity, promote sustainable land management & support water quality conservation initiatives.
If this sounds like something you are interested in please visit belfasthills.org/jobs/river-c...
If this sounds like something you are interested in please visit belfasthills.org/jobs/river-c...
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We are currently looking for a River Conservation Officer to join our team. The role aims to enhance biodiversity, promote sustainable land management & support water quality conservation initiatives.
If this sounds like something you are interested in please visit belfasthills.org/jobs/river-c...
If this sounds like something you are interested in please visit belfasthills.org/jobs/river-c...
A walk in the forest can be a feast for the senses – nature’s beauty, bird song, leaves crunching underfoot and…parma violets?! No, you’re not imagining things.
What you might be smelling is 💩 scat. And the culprit may be more surprising than you think.
What you might be smelling is 💩 scat. And the culprit may be more surprising than you think.
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A walk in the forest can be a feast for the senses – nature’s beauty, bird song, leaves crunching underfoot and…parma violets?! No, you’re not imagining things.
What you might be smelling is 💩 scat. And the culprit may be more surprising than you think.
What you might be smelling is 💩 scat. And the culprit may be more surprising than you think.
Carnmoney Hill is steeped in history and folklore, but did you know it was once believed to be home to a witch?! This is the story of Mary Butters - the Carnmoney Witch.
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Carnmoney Hill is steeped in history and folklore, but did you know it was once believed to be home to a witch?! This is the story of Mary Butters - the Carnmoney Witch.
We're hiring! Belfast Hills Partnership are delighted to announce that we have two vacancies which have opened recently: River Conservation Officer & Administrative Officer (PT).
Both roles have a closing date of Monday 17th November 2025 at 9am.
belfasthills.org/jobs/
Both roles have a closing date of Monday 17th November 2025 at 9am.
belfasthills.org/jobs/
October 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We're hiring! Belfast Hills Partnership are delighted to announce that we have two vacancies which have opened recently: River Conservation Officer & Administrative Officer (PT).
Both roles have a closing date of Monday 17th November 2025 at 9am.
belfasthills.org/jobs/
Both roles have a closing date of Monday 17th November 2025 at 9am.
belfasthills.org/jobs/
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Psst! Pumpkins are a treat for birds but can be harmful to hedgehogs. 🦔❌
Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.
Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Psst! Pumpkins are a treat for birds but can be harmful to hedgehogs. 🦔❌
Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.
Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.
Join Ligoniel Improvement Association, Cave Hill Conservation Campaign, National Trust NI & Belfast Hills Partnership for the final Big Walk of 2025! The walks take place on Saturday 1 November 2025 with various starting times depending on the route you choose
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belfasthills.org/events/belfa...
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Join Ligoniel Improvement Association, Cave Hill Conservation Campaign, National Trust NI & Belfast Hills Partnership for the final Big Walk of 2025! The walks take place on Saturday 1 November 2025 with various starting times depending on the route you choose
belfasthills.org/events/belfa...
belfasthills.org/events/belfa...
Don't forget that our online talk, 'Archaeology of Divis and the Black Mountain' with @nationaltrust.org.uk's Mal Conway takes place tomorrow evening at 7pm. Final spaces available on our website:
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
October 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Don't forget that our online talk, 'Archaeology of Divis and the Black Mountain' with @nationaltrust.org.uk's Mal Conway takes place tomorrow evening at 7pm. Final spaces available on our website:
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
Concerning news this morning as we have had the first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet by NIEA.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/vigilan...
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/vigilan...
Vigilance urged following confirmed record of Asian hornet in Belfast
The first confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet in Northern Ireland was today confirmed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Concerning news this morning as we have had the first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet by NIEA.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/vigilan...
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/vigilan...
Our Wild Youth NI team recently celebrated Go Wild Week with Year 8 students from Edmund Rice College. Read about what they got up to during the week on our website:
belfasthills.org/newsroom/go-...
belfasthills.org/newsroom/go-...
October 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Our Wild Youth NI team recently celebrated Go Wild Week with Year 8 students from Edmund Rice College. Read about what they got up to during the week on our website:
belfasthills.org/newsroom/go-...
belfasthills.org/newsroom/go-...
Don't forget about our upcoming online talk, 'Archaeology of Divis & Black Mountain' on Tues 21 Oct (7pm - 8.30pm)
This will be a unique opportunity to hear from National Trust Archaeologist, Mal Conway, as he explores recent archaeological finds on Divis & Black Mt
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
This will be a unique opportunity to hear from National Trust Archaeologist, Mal Conway, as he explores recent archaeological finds on Divis & Black Mt
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
Archaeology of Divis & Black Mountain - Belfast Hills
Join National Trust Archaeologist, Mal Conway, for this online talk that explores recent archaeological finds on Divis and the Black Mountain.
belfasthills.org
October 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Don't forget about our upcoming online talk, 'Archaeology of Divis & Black Mountain' on Tues 21 Oct (7pm - 8.30pm)
This will be a unique opportunity to hear from National Trust Archaeologist, Mal Conway, as he explores recent archaeological finds on Divis & Black Mt
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
This will be a unique opportunity to hear from National Trust Archaeologist, Mal Conway, as he explores recent archaeological finds on Divis & Black Mt
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
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PEACEPlus Nature - Nature Recovery Networks Conservation Advisor with @rspb.bsky.social 3 years, Full-Time. Location: Flexible in Northern Ireland @rspbni.bsky.social c-js.uk/3VW5X3s
RSPB: PEACEPlus Nature - Nature Recovery Networks Conservation Advisor advertised with CJS
Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Terms: 3 years, Full-TimeLocation: Flexible in Northern IrelandYour role will be to work in Lough Erne, Antrim Plateau and Lough Neagh to build relationships and seek…
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October 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
PEACEPlus Nature - Nature Recovery Networks Conservation Advisor with @rspb.bsky.social 3 years, Full-Time. Location: Flexible in Northern Ireland @rspbni.bsky.social c-js.uk/3VW5X3s
Today marks 5 years since we celebrated the official (socially distanced!) opening of our Native Wildflower & Tree Nursery 🎉 Since then we have welcomed a wide range of dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly to keep it in tip top shape!
October 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Today marks 5 years since we celebrated the official (socially distanced!) opening of our Native Wildflower & Tree Nursery 🎉 Since then we have welcomed a wide range of dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly to keep it in tip top shape!
Some last minute places have just become available for our event on Saturday - don't miss out!
belfasthills.org/events/poetr...
belfasthills.org/events/poetr...
Poetry of the Birds - Belfast Hills
Join Dr Mary Montague, poet and nature writer, for this workshop that explores the deep relationship between birds and poetry.
belfasthills.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Some last minute places have just become available for our event on Saturday - don't miss out!
belfasthills.org/events/poetr...
belfasthills.org/events/poetr...
Big changes are coming to Divis! While walking routes remain, access to the café, visitor hub, upper car park, & picnic areas will be temporarily closed from Autumn 2025. Clear signage will be in place, & temporary WC facilities & alternative routes will be provided.
September 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Big changes are coming to Divis! While walking routes remain, access to the café, visitor hub, upper car park, & picnic areas will be temporarily closed from Autumn 2025. Clear signage will be in place, & temporary WC facilities & alternative routes will be provided.
Check out some of our upcoming free events in October!
Fantastic Fungi
📆Friday 10th October, 10am - 12.30pm
📍Barnett's Demesne
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1692209998...
Archaeology of Divis & Black Mountain
📆Tuesday 21st October, 7pm - 8pm
📍Online Talk
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
Fantastic Fungi
📆Friday 10th October, 10am - 12.30pm
📍Barnett's Demesne
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1692209998...
Archaeology of Divis & Black Mountain
📆Tuesday 21st October, 7pm - 8pm
📍Online Talk
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
September 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Check out some of our upcoming free events in October!
Fantastic Fungi
📆Friday 10th October, 10am - 12.30pm
📍Barnett's Demesne
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1692209998...
Archaeology of Divis & Black Mountain
📆Tuesday 21st October, 7pm - 8pm
📍Online Talk
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
Fantastic Fungi
📆Friday 10th October, 10am - 12.30pm
📍Barnett's Demesne
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1692209998...
Archaeology of Divis & Black Mountain
📆Tuesday 21st October, 7pm - 8pm
📍Online Talk
belfasthills.org/events/archa...
Belfast Hills Partnership are delighted to be the recipients of a £1.1 million investment from @daera-ni.gov.uk for nature recovery. Read the full story on our website.
belfasthills.org/newsroom/one...
belfasthills.org/newsroom/one...
£1.1 Million Investment into the Belfast Hills - Belfast Hills
Belfast Hills Partnership are delighted to be the recipients of a £1.1 million investment for nature recovery.
belfasthills.org
September 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Belfast Hills Partnership are delighted to be the recipients of a £1.1 million investment from @daera-ni.gov.uk for nature recovery. Read the full story on our website.
belfasthills.org/newsroom/one...
belfasthills.org/newsroom/one...
@daera-ni.gov.uk Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social
has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund. @belfasthills.bsky.social are delighted to be among the recipients. Read all about it here:
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-an...
has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund. @belfasthills.bsky.social are delighted to be among the recipients. Read all about it here:
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-an...
Muir announces over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk
September 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
@daera-ni.gov.uk Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social
has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund. @belfasthills.bsky.social are delighted to be among the recipients. Read all about it here:
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-an...
has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund. @belfasthills.bsky.social are delighted to be among the recipients. Read all about it here:
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-an...
Greater Shankill Partnership is delighted to be working alongside QUB Archaeology and Belfast City Council on an exciting Community Excavation at Woodvale Park from Tues 16 Sept - Weds 24 Sept (excl weekends).
For more info on how to get involved simply email ashleigh.barr@spectrumcentre.com
For more info on how to get involved simply email ashleigh.barr@spectrumcentre.com
September 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Greater Shankill Partnership is delighted to be working alongside QUB Archaeology and Belfast City Council on an exciting Community Excavation at Woodvale Park from Tues 16 Sept - Weds 24 Sept (excl weekends).
For more info on how to get involved simply email ashleigh.barr@spectrumcentre.com
For more info on how to get involved simply email ashleigh.barr@spectrumcentre.com
Our Volunteers were treated to a well deserved day out at @nationaltrust.org.uk's Mount Stewart as part of our Volunteer Thank You Day 2025 yesterday! It was a fantastic day out from start to finish.
On behalf of all at BHP, a huge thanks to our excellent team of volunteers!
On behalf of all at BHP, a huge thanks to our excellent team of volunteers!
September 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Our Volunteers were treated to a well deserved day out at @nationaltrust.org.uk's Mount Stewart as part of our Volunteer Thank You Day 2025 yesterday! It was a fantastic day out from start to finish.
On behalf of all at BHP, a huge thanks to our excellent team of volunteers!
On behalf of all at BHP, a huge thanks to our excellent team of volunteers!