Young Conservationists - Pond Dipping and Nature Walks, Portadown and Lurgan

What to Expect

Young Conservationists sessions run at Portadown People’s Park and Lurgan Park during the Get Active ABC summer programme in July and August 2026. Children aged 6 to 10 take part in pond dipping, bug hunting, guided nature walks, and arts and crafts activities tied to the natural environment of the park.

Sessions are run by the council’s parks and leisure team and are designed to build children’s connection with the outdoors and local wildlife. Online booking is essential and sessions fill up quickly. Each session costs GBP 2 per child.

Good to Know

• Ages 6 to 10 years

• GBP 2 per child; online booking essential via getactiveabc.com

• Portadown People’s Park and Lurgan Park (separate sessions at each venue)

• Runs during July and August - check getactiveabc.com for confirmed dates

• Part of the Love Parks Week programme in late July

Getting There

Portadown People’s Park is off Woodhouse Street in Portadown town centre. Lurgan Park is on Windsor Avenue, Lurgan. Both parks have free access and nearby street parking.