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Meet NHSN’s New Assistant Naturalists
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Meet NHSN’s New Assistant Naturalists

Recently, we welcomed Emily Anderson and Hollie Muir as NHSN’s new Assistant Naturalists. Find out more in their own words…

12 September 2024

Gosforth's Wild Web | Hollie Muir

In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Jesmond Dene
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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Jesmond Dene

NHSN’s North East Nature Archive volunteer, Sue Vaughan, follows in the footsteps of ornithologist, Kathleen Barratt with a visit to…

4 September 2024

Vacancy for a Heritage Researcher
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Vacancy for a Heritage Researcher

Are you enthusiastic about engaging people? Are you experienced in community history and archives? Can you find and share stories…

30 July 2024

Heritage Researcher | Job

NHSN Field Skills – Botany at Warkworth
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NHSN Field Skills – Botany at Warkworth

Recently, young naturalists on NHSN’s Field Skills Programme, supported by the John Spedan Lewis Foundation, set out to explore the plant life of Warkworth on the Northumberland coast. Hear how they got on with participant, Ellie Davison….

5 June 2024

Field Skills | NHSN Field Skills

NHSN Field Skills – Exploring Holy Island
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NHSN Field Skills – Exploring Holy Island

Recently, young naturalists on NHSN’s Field Skills Programme, supported by the John Spedan Lewis Foundation, set out to explore plants and insects on Holy Island. Hear how they got on with participant, Ellie Davison….

29 May 2024

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NHSN Field Skills – Exploring Bees at Netherwitton
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NHSN Field Skills – Exploring Bees at Netherwitton

Recently, young naturalists on NHSN’s Field Skills Programme set out to explore spring bees at Netherwitton in Northumberland. Hear how they got on with participant, Vivienne Burgess….

8 May 2024

Field Skills | NHSN Field Skills

Tony Tynan Donation: The Deaf Centre Family Hub’s Inspiring Visit to Gosforth Nature Reserve  
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Tony Tynan Donation: The Deaf Centre Family Hub’s Inspiring Visit to Gosforth Nature Reserve  

Thanks to a generous donation, children from the Deaf Centre Family Hub recently had the chance to experience nature at Gosforth Nature Reserve…

19 January 2024

Tony Tynan | Young Naturalists

Exploring the ‘Tree Amble’ Podcast
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Exploring the ‘Tree Amble’ Podcast

NHSN Student Naturalist, Aimee Shovlar, shares a fascinating natural history podcast – perfect for quiet moments this festive period…

19 December 2023

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Inspiring Young Naturalists – A Living Tribute to Tony Tynan
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Inspiring Young Naturalists – A Living Tribute to Tony Tynan

Thanks to a generous donation, children from Newsham Primary School recently had the chance to experience nature at Gosforth Nature…

11 December 2023

Tony Tynan | Young Naturalists

Exploring Hauxley Nature Reserve
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Exploring Hauxley Nature Reserve

Recently, NHSN Student Naturalists Aimee & Carter, set out to visit Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s beautiful Hauxley Nature Reserve. Take a…

5 December 2023

Aimee Shovlar | Carter Smith | Students

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