Natural History Society of Northumbria
North East nature needs people committed to protecting and understanding it.
NHSN is a community of people connected by a shared interest in the natural world.
Get involved today and join a community of over 3,000 members passionate about local nature.
What’s On
From family events and nature walks to courses, talks and volunteering, there are lots of ways to get involved with NHSN. Explore the latest opportunities below.
Gosforth Nature Reserve’s FREE Open Week!
This year, Gosforth Nature Reserve’s annual free open week will be happening between the 25 – 31 May (during May half term).
What is one offer? Free access all week, children’s nature trail, bookable nature activities, drop-in crafts, meet Gosforth Nature Reserve’s Artist in Residence and pick up some free wildlife identification sheets and resources!
Please note, the layby outside the reserve has limited parking. Free public parking is available on Gosforth Park Way. A short 5 minute walk from Gosforth Nature Reserve entrance.
Visit NHSN’s Eventbrite page below to book onto activities.
Kate Miller Art Exhibition
This year, Gosforth Nature Reserve has its very first Artist in Residence, Kate Miller. From Friday 26 June to Tuesday 30 June Kate’s prints will be on display and available to purchase in the Field Studies Room.
The exhibition will be free to enter and will be open from 9am – 4pm. Please note, to access the wider reserve, normal charges apply.
You can also ‘Meet the Artist’ on Thursday 28 May from 2-4pm at Gosforth Nature Reserve, as part of NHSN’s free open week.
For more information, follow the link below!
NHSN Talks on YouTube
Your free NHSN Talks and Early-Career 1829 Talks have now finished for the season, but you can still catch up on anything you missed over on NHSN’s YouTube channel.
We’ll be adding plenty more talks in the weeks ahead, so keep an eye out for new content.
Enjoy fascinating talks on Great Auks, rewilding, lichens, swifts, and beavers – there’s something for everyone!
Gosforth Nature Reserve
Established in 1924, Gosforth Nature Reserve is the oldest nature reserve in North East England. Why not pay a visit to enjoy a relaxing walk among the trees and discover the wealth of wildlife thriving in the heart of urban Newcastle?
A Haven for People & Nature
Established in 1924, Gosforth Nature Reserve is the oldest nature reserve in North East England.
A haven for wildlife, the reserve is nationally important for its rare wildlife and plants, many of which you won’t encounter anywhere else in the city.
With quiet woodland trails and stunning wetland views, it is the perfect place to relax, unwind and experience the joys of the natural world.
Noticing Nature Near You
Did you know that you can help protect nature simply by sharing what you see? Wherever you are in the North East, you can help monitor and protect wildlife by taking part in citizen science projects across the region.