Six new things to try this winter

Learn the traditional craft of hazel coppicing with the ranger team at Killynether Wood. 12 January, 10am - 3pm. Booking essential, call 028 4278 7769.

Join us on a snowdrop stroll 

Snowdrops mark the first signs of spring and their pretty white heads emerging from the frosty ground are a welcome sight indeed. Our gardens become carpeted with snowdrops from the end of January and you can enjoy a self-guided snow drop tour at Rowallane Garden, The Argory and Springhill. Dates in February. Booking not required.

Build your own bird nest box 

Join us as we celebrate National Nest Box Week at Crom in Fermanagh. Come along and learn how to build and decorate your own bird nesting box, just in time for the upcoming nesting season. A small charge of £5 applies to cover the materials for your nest box. Saturday 16 February. No booking required.

Take a walk with Murlough’s first ranger  

Jo Whatmough, the first ever warden at Murlough is helping us celebrate 50 years of Murlough being in the National Trust’s care with a series of ‘walk an talks’ in which she shares her incredible knowledge of this important nature reserve. On her next walk, Jo will guide a ramble through the woodland. Saturday 2 March. Booking essential.

Join us in a fight against invasive species 

We need volunteers to help us clear the dunes of some of the invasive plant species that have taken root at Murlough Nature Reserve. Removing the invasive species is a regular part of our rangers’ work, but this time we’d like your help, so roll up your sleeves and join us to help protect this special place. Saturday 26 January. Booking essential.

Go on a bird watching tour 

The magical gardens and estate at Mount Stewart are home to a rich variety of wildlife, including an impressive range of birds. Learn more about our feathered residents, including how to identify their individual calls with our resident bird-enthusiast Gemma Sandford on a monthly bird watching tour around the gardens and wider Demesne. Wednesday 7 February. Booking not required.