Local man Colin Peck will lead a mushroom foraging expedition inErvey WoodsSunday 11th October 2009meeting in the main carpark 1.45pm(turn left before Ness Nurseries and then right - it is well sign-posted)Cost £4wear wellies and waterproofsbring a sharp knife and a basketSee More

Nature Walk – Edible and Medicinal Herb Identification with expert Donegal herbalistTransition Inishowen are delighted to invite all interested to a Nature Walk with expert herbalist and author Judith Hoad. The “Edible and Medicinal Herb Walk” takes place on Saturday August 1st in Greencastle from 10am to 2pm costing €10 and includes lunch.Judith Hoad, a retired Western Herbalist, has been walking the lanes, fields and gardens of Ireland for nearly thirty years, introducing the people who come…See More

Fed up of Food Scares?Longing for a tomato with flavour or a strawberry that tastes of something?Why not grow your own vegetables and fruit?Marella FyffeEditor of the Organic Guide to Ireland 2009(Soil Association UK and Organic centre Ireland)isrunning a series of grow your own food weekendsWhen? 18th July andthe 25th JulyTutor: Marella FyffeWhere? Omagh HostelHow Much?£70.00 on the day or earn a hefty discount by paying £50.00 now before end of JunePhone 028 82241973Email…See More

Bay Road Park - Family Day OutSaturday 27 June, 11am - 3pmBay Road Park, situated behind Da Vincis Hotel, has been designated as the first Local Nature Reserve in the Derry City Council area and will be launched on Sat 27th June 2009.As part of this launch, there will be a host of free activities for all the family with the Mad Hatters Tea Party, bird box building, forest schools, guided cycling and nature trails, treasure hunts, face painting, arts and crafts and wildlife identification with…See More

Activities include: Bug Hunt, Plant identification, Bird Watching from HideWelcome the summer in and bring a picnic.Also bring music/instruments, bicycles, poems to share or a dance to teach or a game to playAn event for the whole family, so everyone welcome - tell your friends!Transition Inishowen Initative is building community resiliance and supporting the local economy by raising awareness about Peak Oil, Climate Change and the Economic downturn and looking at how we might resond positively…See More