Cave Hill Conservation Campaign
Established in 1989
Awarded The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2019.
Photos: Member Events in 2026
Environmental Spring Fair at Ballynure
February 2026
Four of our members had a stall at Ballynure for the annual environmental fair in Ballynature on Saturday in February. We were busy from 10.00 in the morning until after 3.30 in then afternoon - with little chance to draw breath. We helped a lot of children make bird feeders from cones rolled in lard and smothered in birdseed. That gave us a great opportunity to talk to both the adults and children about being more aware of the impact we can have, both good and bad, on the environment. There were lots of other exhibitors and we were able to do some networking. Robin Swann, the ex-health minister called by and we captured the visit (see photo on left).
Our volunteer work party meet regularly to continue their conservation activities.
Our volunteer continue to support the development of the Maze and herb garden at Belfast Castle in all weather conditions. On Saturday 1ith April we were visited by Carl Whyte, a SDLP Belfast City Councillor and his party leader Claire Hanna MP and we showed them our work in the maze. Karl has taken an interest in our work on Cave Hill and as a result, the Council recently constructed a much-needed path through the woods to the north of the Castle. We took the opportunity to try out our new gazebo which we intend to use at any outdoor events we attend.
