“Be A Ranger Day” Series Day 1- Agroforestry at Glastry
Could you be a Ranger for a day? Are you passionate about the environment? Worried about the climate crisis? Would you like to help protect your local area? The National Trust Rangers at Strangford Lough would love to meet you.
- Booking essential
Join our winter Be a Ranger series to share what you value about your local landscape, discover how we care for nature around the Lough and Ards Peninsula, and take part in practical conservation work. Across four themed events, explore how trees can support wildlife, improve soil, benefit farming and help landscapes respond to climate change.
Join the National Trust Ranger Team for a morning exploring Glastry and discovering how trees, grassland and conservation grazing can work together.
During a guided walk, you will learn about the history of the site, its ponds, grassland habitats and the wildlife monitoring carried out by Rangers. You will also discover how carefully planned tree and hedgerow planting can improve habitat without preventing the land from being grazed. After the walk, participants will have the opportunity to help plant native trees and shrubs as part of Glastry’s developing agroforestry landscape.
No previous experience is required. Tools and instruction will be provided.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The event will involve walking uneven terrain grass and muddy trails
- Meeting point
Glastry – Glastry clay pits carpark, Victoria Road, Kircurbbin, Newtownards
- Suitability for children
Open for all , children must be accompanied by an adult
- What to bring and wear
Outdoor waterproof clothing , wellies
- Other
No previous experience is required. Tools and instruction will be provided Booking Essential -you can book for one day or you can book all 4 days Limited Spaces
Upcoming events
Wings Over Strangford: Brent Watch Day
Come along and enjoy a fascinating day of wildlife watching at Strangford Lough's beautiful shoreline. Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome.
“Be A Ranger Day” Series Day 2- Seed Orchard at Nugent’s Wood
Could you be a Ranger for a day? Are you passionate about the environment? Worried about the climate crisis? Would you like to help protect your local area? The National Trust Rangers at Strangford Lough would love to meet you.
“Be A Ranger Day” Series Day 3-Climate Resilience at Gibbs Island
Could you be a Ranger for a day? Are you passionate about the environment? Worried about the climate crisis? Would you like to help protect your local area? The National Trust Rangers at Strangford Lough would love to meet you.
“Be A Ranger Day” Series Day 4- Coastal Species at Ballyquintin
Could you be a Ranger for a day? Are you passionate about the environment? Worried about the climate crisis? Would you like to help protect your local area? The National Trust Rangers at Strangford Lough would love to meet you.