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Online Webinar: Outdoor Event Planning

Next date: Wednesday 28 May 2025 11:00am
Outscape

Outscape

This is a free event
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Join Outscape on Wednesday 28th May 2025, 11:00-12:30, for a FREE webinar on Outdoor Event Planning. This event has been designed specifically for event organisers or groups who host outdoor events in sensitive and protected landscapes such as the Mournes. Outdoor Event Planning encourages best practice in managing events in Northern Ireland’s outdoors. Developed by Outscape, a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation, Outdoor Event Planning resources have been designed to assist event organisers in planning responsible and sustainable outdoor events. Check out the website: https://outdooreventplanning.com/

Course Description

On the day we will be joined by a number of key organisations who manage and care for the Mournes. Short presentations will be provided by Landscapes NI, Mourne Heritage Trust, National Trust, Northern Ireland Water and Newry Mourne and Down District Council. They will share their knowledge and expertise on the potential impact of large scale events and advise on how to plan your event safely and sustainably.

The webinar will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the Outdoor Event Planning process including the events form and the online resources which aim to help event organisers Good Practice Toolkit – Outdoor Event Planning.

There will be a Q&A session at the end of the webinar to provide delegates the opportunity to ask questions to the presenting organisations.

Speakers:

  • Landscapes NI
  • Mourne Heritage Trust
  • National Trust 
  • Northern Ireland Water
  • Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
  • Outscape


Why Attend?

If you are planning an event in Northern Ireland’s outdoors, such as a group excursion, a charity fundraiser or using protected landscapes such as the Mournes for group training, this event is for you.
You will:

  • Gain insight and advice from those who care for and manage the Mournes
  • Understand the potential impact of group events on sensitive habitats
  • Explore the various considerations or protection measures that will help when planning your event
  • Learn best practice approaches on how to best plan and organise your event
  • Speak with land managers first hand
Sector:
  • Education/training
  • Environment and Built Heritage
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Rural development
  • Sport/recreation
  • Volunteer development

Date and Time

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Location

The Stableyard, Barnetts Demense, Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5PB
United Kingdom

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Contact Details

Gemma Lyttle

Communications and Training Specialist

Outscape