Environment Week 2024 runs from the 21st to the 28th October. The theme for this year’s Environment Week is “Landscapes” and the important role they play in our collective sense of place and to connect people with nature.
Environment Week 2024 offers a programme of Landscape themes talks and seminars with Landscape NI members hosting a series of events across Northern Ireland providing a unique opportunity for the public to get involved with our wonderful landscapes, get closer to nature and contribute to environmental debate and discussion.
A key part of NI Environment Week 2024 will be an extremely engaging event linked to the International Day of Landscapes on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 in the Long Gallery, Stormont at which Landscapes NI will showcase the myriad benefits landscapes provide to nature, people, the economy and indeed the planet as well as launching a new manifesto for landscapes.
Events happening during the week
Earth Rocks at Kilbroney - 26 October 2024 1pm
Get your geology boots ready for a day of fun-filled discovery to celebrate Earth Science Week and International Day of Landscapes.
Earth Rocks at Delamont - 27 October 2024 1pm
Get ready to travel back in time and learn the epic story of how the Earth came to be.
Beach of Dreams, Newcastle Beach Walk and Talk - 25 October 2pm
A creativity and climate action themed walk to share stories and ideas about this special part of the County Down coastline: what do you value; what are concerns for the future; how can we celebrate, protect and improve ecology and enjoyment here?
Bird Identification, behaviour and ecology - 25 October 10am
A course is designed for staff and volunteers from within the Landscapes NI membership and others who want to develop their skills and knowledge in bird identification and understand more about behaviour and ecology.
UNESCO Designations workshop - 24 October 10am
Join Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust and its partners to find out more about our ambition for the Binevenagh and Coastal Lowlands area to become Northern Ireland’s First UNESCO Biosphere, joining the UNESCO family of World Heritage Sites and Geoparks in NI.
More info at https://www.landscapesni.org/
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir MLA addressing attendees at the launch of NI Environment Week
