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Upcoming events at Strangford Lough

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Join us on our annual hands-on woodland management workshop. On the day you will learn about trees, their traditional uses and take part in the ancient art of coppicing at Killynether Woods.

You will learn how to safely use hand tools and fell trees. Talks will include traditional use of green wood, ecology and folklore.

To book a free space email Will.Hawkins@nationaltrust.org.uk or phone (028) 4278 7769

(This workshop is now sold out.)

Practical workshop with hands on tools experiencing this traditional form of woodland management.

Have a go at Coppicing (Sold Out)

Come to Lowry’s Wood outside Groomsport to learn how to prune trees with hand tools, plant a sapling or build habitat piles. 

To book a free space email
Will.Hawkins@nationaltrust.org.uk or phone (028) 4278 7769

(This workshop is now sold out.) 
Get stuck in to a new challenge and learn about the ancient art of Woodland Management.

Have a go at Woodland Management (Sold Out)

Join us on Gibbs Island near Killyleagh for this practical workshop about hedgerow restoration. Under the supervision of one of our rangers you will be learning one of the heritage countryside skills.

To book a free space email Tomasz.Ciesielski@nationaltrust.org.uk or phone (028) 4278 7769

The workshop is free of charge but donations are more than welcome.
This workshop will take place on a site that is open to the public with limited access to toilet facilities and no shelter.
This workshop is not suitable for dogs.

This workshop is outdoors with no access to shelter.  Please meet our NT ranger, Will, at the car park at the end of Island Road, beside Delamont Country Park.

There is limited access to toilet facilities.

This workshop may be unsuitable for those unable to undertake manual work and those using walking aids.

From Newtownards, follow the road signage to Comber and then to Killyleagh. Delamont Country Park is on the left as you leave Killyleagh.  Island Road is beside the Country Park.

There will be no seating available.  Please feel free to bring foldable seats or picnic blankets for lunchtime.

There are no refreshments available but please feel free to bring your own picnic lunch and warm drinks.

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Have a go at Coppicing (Sold Out)

Have a go at Woodland Management (Sold Out)

Have a go at Hedge Laying on Gibbs Island