about us

Cookstown Wildlife Trust ( in conjunction with Queen's University) meets once monthly from 7:45PM until approximately 9:00PM from October until April - usually the second Tuesday of the month . Invited speakers give illustrated talks on a wide range of natural history topics . During summer months a series of Natural History outings are organized . The Trust began as a game and wildlife preservation society in 1960 and over the years evolved to become a Wildlife Trust . The history of the club has been written by a previous Secretary , Maureen Graham, and details are on our history page. We are building up our website to indicate interesting local sites and reflect important aspects of local wildlife. This will require input from those with specific knowledge of different aspects of natural history, including wild plants , butterflies, moths , fungi ,geology , mammals and birds . The meetings are held in South West College,Burn Rd.,Cookstown . Membership subscription is £24.00 per year, with a concession rate of £16.00 (payable at the first lecture).

Aims and Objects • To promote interest in the conservation of wildlife. • To discourage the indiscriminate destruction of wild birds and animals and their habitats. • To encourage legislation and educational activities designed to aid the above objects.