Date: 20th May 2026

Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Desertcreat Parish Hall, 6 Desertcreat Rd, Tullyhogue, Cookstown BT80 8UJ

Join us for a special evening of nature connection, pollinators, peatlands and hedgehogs. This event is part of Mid Ulster’s Biodiversity week. Special talks from our Ulster Wildlife experts include:

“Flutter, Buzz and Bloom – The power of pollinators and how we can help them thrive.”,

Rosemary Mulholland, Head of Nature Recovery

“Hedgehogs – Discover fascinating facts about these prickly garden visitors.”

Maureen Carvill, Wildlife Gardening Officer

Maureen will share practical tips on how to make your garden a hedgehog haven, helping you support these beloved creatures and create a wildlife friendly space.

“The Importance of Peatlands – Benefits to biodiversity and beyond”

Dr Claire McVeigh, Peatlands Collaborative and Technical Network Officer

Claire will share some of the key species we find on Irish peatland; how Ulster Wildlife and other organisations engaged in peatland restoration, are providing benefits for biodiversity, climate, water and more.

This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

• Parking available
• Suitable for wheelchair users