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 2,800 members passionate about local nature.
NHSN’s Young Naturalist Appeal 2025
Many local young people lack the money and opportunity to experience and learn about local wildlife and wild places. You can change that.
Last year, NHSN helped 250 young naturalists; in 2025, our goal is to reach 500! Please donate today to reach more young people and help them become tomorrow’s wildlife heroes.
Your NHSN Talks Return on 13 January
Your NHSN Talks and early-career 1829 Talks return with a brand new programme starting Monday 13 January.
Join us in Newcastle University’s Curtis Auditorium each Monday from 6.00pm for talks on ponds, photography, dragonflies and lots more.
All are welcome – please bring friends and colleagues too. Please see below for the programme.
Natural History Talks
Each winter, NHSN runs a popular series of talks to inspire you about North East nature.
Talks are held between October and March at Newcastle University and are recorded to share online.
Explore an inspiring new talk below and enjoy more by clicking here.
Saturday Conservation Volunteering
Keen to get your hands dirty for local nature?
Join us on the final Saturday of each month between October and March for a morning of conservation volunteering at Gosforth Nature Reserve. Tasks include habitat management, tree planting and scrub clearance.
All are welcome. The first session will be held on 26 October, with further sessions on 30 Nov, 25 Jan, 22 Feb and 29 March, 10am-1pm.
Discover Gift Membership
Do you know someone passionate about nature?
Perhaps they enjoy birds or botany, are fascinated by insects, or would simply enjoy a visit to Gosforth Nature Reserve.
Treat someone you know to a year’s membership of NHSN. They’ll receive a range of great membership benefits and you will help protect nature for years to come.
Hire the Field Studies Room
Looking for a tranquil, natural setting to host your next event, meeting or workshop?
NHSN’s Field Studies Room is located in the quiet oasis of Gosforth Nature Reserve, a wildlife haven located on the outskirts of Newcastle.
Suitable for groups of up to thirty adults, or forty children, the room layout can be tailored to find your group’s needs.