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Five Snowdrops to Spot this Season
The sight of Snowdrops strewn across the woodland floor is one of the iconic sights of late winter, but did you know that there is more than one out there to be discovered?…
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Winter Sounds, a poem by Terry Astley
Discover Winter Sounds by North East poet and naturalist, Terry Astley, a poem that reminds us of our connection to nature….
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An Autumn Day at Rogie Falls, a poem by Terry Astley
Discover An Autumn Day by Terry Astley, a poem that transports us to Rogie Falls with the sights and sounds of Autumn….
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Listening to the Lichens
A study of lichen communities paints a stark picture of the impacts of air pollution on ecosystems in the North East, what can we learn?…
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How to Identify Trees in Winter
To celebrate National Tree Week, botanist, Bill Burlton, shares the best way to identify trees this winter….
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Botany at Thrislington Quarry
Recently, NHSN’s Friday Botany Group set out on a trip to upland Northumberland in search of wildflowers at the Sill…
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The Sill to Whinshields
Recently, NHSN’s Friday Botany Group set out on a trip to upland Northumberland in search of wildflowers at the Sill…
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A quick guide to orchid photography
As part of Discovering Orchids, explore a short guide to orchid photography to help botanists identify your finds….
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Will you join the New Year Plant Hunt?
Local botanist, Fiona Greenwold, shares five winter wildflowers to look for as part of this year’s BSBI New Year Plant Hunt….
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Explore the Curious World of Plant Galls
From Witches Broom to Silk Buttons, explore the world of plant galls and discover species you could encounter across the North East….
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