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Conor McKinney
@wildlifeni.bsky.social
Wildlife conservationist based in Northern Ireland, working to give wild things and places a voice.

Founder of https://www.starlingecology.co.uk/ and http://www.wildbelfast.org.
The conversation continues this week as we hear from local activists who will help steer us towards thinking "What if Belfast was a National Park City?"

Come along, it just might be the start of something extraordinary.

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October 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
We need all new council Local Development Plans to strengthen for levels of protection afforded to local nature sites, and to increase the number of these sites.

Many priority habitats, such as Open Mosaic Habitat remain in zoned and this should be addressed.
June 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In addition we'll be joined by Cllrs Aine Groogan, Tara Brooks and @seamasbelfast.bsky.social to discuss how we bridge the gap to become a National Park City and what makes for influential advocacy.

Come and be part of the conversation!

Programme below:

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June 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Enter our heroes from NI Fire and Rescue Service Belfast Central Station who popped in to lend a hand!

A huge thank you to our local heroes who are also playing an important role in Swift Conservation #worldswiftday.

You can hear (& see!) our living, singing mural on Bruce Street, Belfast.
June 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
These questions and more will be part of the discussion. If you're interested in what Belfast might look like as a National Park City come and join the conversation.

Keynote speaker: Cecil Konijnendijk with other announcements very soon!

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May 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM
What if development and parks were more biodiverse?

If you're interested in what Belfast might look like as a National Park City come along and join the conversation.

Keynote speaker: Cecil Konijnendijk with other announcements very soon!

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Making Space for Nature: Belfast National Park City
Tuesday 10th June - 10.00-4.00 David Keir Building Room 0G.012 Join us for the launch of a city wide discussion that aims to make Belfast the first National Park City on the island of Ireland. We'll...
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May 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM