Conservation Detection Dogs
Join us for a fascinating session with Dr. Caroline Finlay from Conservation Detection Dogs NI, as she explores how detection dogs are used in the world of conservation.
- Booking essential
- Free event
From detecting bat species to tracking rare plants, detection dogs have proven to be one of the most effective tools for surveying, recording and aiding conservation and species protection.
Dr. Finlay will share insights into how these amazing animals are used in the field, plus a live demonstration showcasing the dogs in action!
Please note this session will begin in the Nissen Hut located in the lower car park, followed by a short 0.5 mile walk up to the Divis Café where refreshments can be purchased. The outdoor demonstrations will then take place beside the café.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Meeting point
Meet at the Nissen Hut in the lower car park.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
- Accessibility
Changing places facilities available in upper car park.
Upcoming events
Hill Pictures: Belfast Photo Festival Exhibition
Led by Belfast-based photojournalist and conservation educator Polly Garnett, Hill Pictures captures a year of activity on the Belfast Hills—celebrating the people, places, and stories that define this landscape.
Céilí at the Café
Join us for an afternoon of music and dancing on the mountain!
Nightskyhunter - Intro to the Night Sky
Join us for an evening under the stars! Expert astronomer Martin McKenna (Nightskyhunter) will give a presentation on basic constellations, bright stars, planets on view, and a chance to learn how to use telescopes & binoculars for star-gazing.
Rivers of Divis
Come along on a 3 hour guided walk across the top of Black Mountain, and learn about the different rivers that originate in the Belfast Hills and feed down into the city of Belfast.