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Walking the Ouse Burn Part 3: ‘Kingfishers and Cave Spiders’
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Walking the Ouse Burn Part 3: ‘Kingfishers and Cave Spiders’

I was really excited for this instalment of ‘Walking the Ouse Burn’. Jesmond Dene in particular holds many fond childhood…

3 February 2025

Botany | Fungi | Jesmond Dene | Kingfisher | Ouse Burn | Ouse Burn Way | Ouseburn | Paddy Freeman | The Ouse Burn Way

Walking the Ouse Burn Part 2: ‘Fabulous Fungi’
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Walking the Ouse Burn Part 2: ‘Fabulous Fungi’

Join Urban Naturalist, Ellie Davison, for a walk along the Ouse Burn from from Jesmond Vale, through Armstrong and Heaton Park, and on towards Benton Bank to look at some of the flora, fauna and funga….

21 January 2025

Armstrong Park | Botany | Fungi | Heaton Park | Ouse Burn | Ouse Burn Way | Ouseburn | The Ouse Burn Way

Walking the Ouse Burn Part 1: ‘Urban Gems’
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Walking the Ouse Burn Part 1: ‘Urban Gems’

Join Urban Naturalist, Ellie Davison, for a walk from Lower Ouseburn to Heaton Park to learn about the ecology of this bustling area of Newcastle….

13 January 2025

Botany | Fungi | Heaton Park | Ouse Burn Way | Ouseburn | The Ouse Burn Way

How You Can Help Winter Wildlife on Your Doorstep
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How You Can Help Winter Wildlife on Your Doorstep

As the weather turns colder and nature starts to quiet down, there are still lots of things you can do…

2 January 2025

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Seasonal Tutors Wanted
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Seasonal Tutors Wanted

Can you help people build their skills in natural history? We’re looking for seasonal course tutors to inspire others about local wildlife….

18 December 2024

Course tutor | Courses | Courses Tutor | Jobs | Tutor

Gosforth’s Wild Web in 2024 
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Gosforth’s Wild Web in 2024 

What a year it has been in Gosforth’s Wild Web. As 2025 approaches, take a look back at all you’ve…

9 December 2024

Gosforth's Wild Web

10 Ideas for a Greener Christmas
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10 Ideas for a Greener Christmas

Christmas is a time for joy, family, and festivities—but it can also have a significant environmental impact. Here are ten ways to celebrate a greener Christmas without sacrificing the festive spirit….

28 November 2024

christmas | eco-friendly | Gosforth's Wild Web

The North East Ladybird Spot in 2024
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The North East Ladybird Spot in 2024

As another year draws to a close, explore your exciting discoveries during the 2024 North East Ladybird Spot….

21 November 2024

Citizen Science | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

Discover the Joy of Nature Journaling
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Discover the Joy of Nature Journaling

NHSN’s Student Naturalists, Amelia and Lekshmi, share the calming practice of nature journaling, along with examples from their own journals inspired by their adventures across the North East….

7 November 2024

Gosforth's Wild Web | Nature Journal

The North East’s Most Wanted – Can You Find These Local Ladybirds?
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The North East’s Most Wanted – Can You Find These Local Ladybirds?

Can you help find, survey and record these elusive North East ladybirds? It’s official, you have now shared over 10,000…

7 November 2024

Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot | Rare Ladybirds

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