BU Research Blog

For the past two years, ICA and Portland Youth Council have been working together, alongside local volunteers, artists, and conservation specialists, to deliver a range of nature-themed activities and events for the community, from Nature Days to Quirkies – the beautiful handmade imaginings of Portland’s future creatures.

Throughout this work, our aim has been to respond to identified community priorities in order to help inspire Portland’s children, young people, and families to learn more about nature and to love and protect their local wildlife, green spaces, and environment. The response has been fantastic.

We’re now celebrating this work and would love to invite you to one of three special pre-event viewings on Friday, 17 July, ahead of the main event on Saturday and Sunday. Each viewing will provide an opportunity to speak with some of the volunteers and creatives who have worked on the project. We know how busy you all are, but hope you can find a time that works. If you can, please book your preferred session via Quirky Island Unearthed.