Watch This Space scheme

A child takes part in the Watch This Space scheme We have teamed up with the Ulster Wildlife Trust (UWT) to create Watch This Space, a project which encourages children and their families to enjoy their local parks and open spaces.

It includes activities for schools, Saturday Clubs, outreach work and events throughout the year. Officers from UWT are also working with schools in parks across Belfast to encourage pupils to develop their knowledge of their local parks and the nature within them.

Saturday Clubs

We run Saturday Clubs in Falls, Woodvale and Victoria Parks as part of the Watch This Space scheme. They take place in the bowling pavilions of the parks on alternate Saturdays.

The clubs are suitable for children aged seven to 12 and parents are also welcome. Younger children can attend but must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include mini-beast hunts, tree planting, seed collection, games and crafts and bird identification.

Each session costs 50p - call the Ulster Wildlife Trust on 028 4483 0282 to book a place.

Resources for teachers

As part of the Watch This Space scheme, we have produced information which teachers can use in classrooms to show the valuable role that parks play in ensuring a good quality of life for everyone.

These resources are available as special packs, which include activities, games and worksheets, and have been divided according to season.

Autumn

Winter

Spring

Summer





Outreach work and events

We're also keen to help older teenagers get involved in environmental activities and have contacted local youth clubs and community groups as part of the Watch This Space scheme. We also organise public events, often as part of other events.

More information

For more information about Watch This Space, call the Ulster Wildlife Trust on 028 4483 0282. You can also email education@ulsterwildlifetrust.org or visit the Ulster Wildlife Trust website