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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
Today we’re saying a big #ThanksToYou to all National Lottery Players. Through National Lottery funding we are able to make a difference in young people’s lives with the delivery of programmes such as our Trainee Ranger Scheme.
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The facilities including toilets and upper car park at Divis & the Black Mountain will be closed today, due to icy road conditions and snow forecast.
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 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
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 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/
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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
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
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/
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 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...
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 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...
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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.
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 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.
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 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/
October 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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...
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 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...
October 20, 2025 at 8:37 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-...
October 13, 2025 at 10:17 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!
October 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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
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...
September 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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
September 8, 2025 at 12:58 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!
September 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It's time for another event announcement!

Poetry of the Birds is a creative workshop that explores the deep relationship between birds and poetry.

Set your alarms as booking goes live this coming Monday 8 September at 7pm:
belfasthills.org/events/poetr...
September 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We're hiring!
We currently have three available vacancies:
🟢Environmental Projects Officer
🔵Community Engagement Officer
🟢River Conservation Officer
The deadline for all three roles is Monday 22nd September 2025 at 9am.

Simply visit belfasthills.org/jobs/
September 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
There's certainly a hint of autumn in the air up at Carnmoney Hill!
September 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's hard to believe that September's here already! We have a jam packed month of events ahead - be sure to check them out!

Acorn to Oak!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/acorn-to-o...

Wild Autumnal Gin Infusing Workshop
belfasthills.org/events/gin-i...

Bat Walk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bat-walk-a...
September 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Just who are Belfast Hills Partnership? Here's a quick explainer for anyone who has been wondering!
August 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM