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What to watch at Gosforth Nature Reserve this spring
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What to watch at Gosforth Nature Reserve this spring

Gosforth Nature Reserve is open again for you to enjoy. Here, local naturalist, James Common shares ten things to look for on your next visit….

6 April 2021

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Laying a Strong Foundation at Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Laying a Strong Foundation at Gosforth Nature Reserve

Volunteers working to improve Gosforth Nature Reserve have received a helping hand from Capita who have generously donated 40 tonnes of stone….

24 March 2021

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A New Species for Gosforth Nature Reserve and New County Record
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A New Species for Gosforth Nature Reserve and New County Record

Explore a tale of beginner’s luck, expert support, and sound woodland stewardship as local naturalist, Lydia Koelmans, shares the discovery of Porotheleum fimbriatum at Gosforth Nature Reserve….

2 March 2021

Fungi | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Porotheleum fimbriatum

A Bigger, Brighter Future for Gosforth Nature Reserve
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A Bigger, Brighter Future for Gosforth Nature Reserve

Thanks to the generous support of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, one of the oldest nature reserves in the region will continue to thrive in 2021….

20 January 2021

Gosforth Nature Reserve | Newcastle | North East LEP | North East Local Enterprise Partnership | Wildlife

Celebrating a Successful Year at Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Celebrating a Successful Year at Gosforth Nature Reserve

As a New Year dawns, we say thank you to the members, volunteers and funders who have helped protect the…

17 December 2020

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A major boost for Volunteer Rangers
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A major boost for Volunteer Rangers

Dedicated NHSN volunteers receive £1,900 from the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland for a new welcome hut and toilet provision at Gosforth Nature Reserve….

12 November 2020

Community Foundation | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Migrate | Volunteers

Your Sightings from Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Your Sightings from Gosforth Nature Reserve

As autumn descends, fascinating fungi, migrant wildfowl and late-season insects take pride of place in your latest update from Gosforth Nature Reserve…

29 September 2020

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Your Sightings from Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Your Sightings from Gosforth Nature Reserve

Kingfishers, otters and scarce butterflies feature in your latest wildlife update from Gosforth Nature Reserve…

11 September 2020

Gosforth Nature Reserve | Wildlife Sightings

Inspired by Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Inspired by Gosforth Nature Reserve

For artist and new NHSN member, Margaret Mound, the reopening of Gosforth Nature Reserve provided inspiration for a number of artworks depicting the seasonal beauty of the reserve…

8 September 2020

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Discover Late-Season Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Discover Late-Season Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve

Discover the late-season dragonflies and damselflies of Gosforth Nature Reserve in a new photo-blog from naturalist, Christopher Wren…

27 August 2020

Damselflies | Dragonflies | Gosforth Nature Reserve

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