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Bold Encounters with Insects: Thomas John Bold and the Extreme Wet Winter of 1852–53
Digitization volunteer Sandra Bishop explores a fascinating insight into climate, disease and ecology in the early Transactions of the NHSN…
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: The North East Ladybird Spot
The North East Ladybird Spot began four years ago in February 2021 and since then almost 200 volunteers have submitted nearly 10,000 records of 28 species of ladybirds. …
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The North East Bee Hunt: Five Years On
As another year draws to a close, explore your exciting discoveries during the 2024 North East Bee Hunt and discover…
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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….
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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….
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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…
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Late Season Dragonflies
Enjoy a closer look at the late season dragonflies you could encounter at Gosforth Nature Reserve in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….
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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….
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Early Season Dragonflies
Enjoy a closer look at the early season dragonflies and damselflies to be found at Gosforth Nature Reserve in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….
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Gosforth’s Wild Web Comes To Havannah Nature Reserve
Recently, Gosforth’s Wild Web volunteers held a spring bioblitz at Urban Green Newcastle’s Havannah Nature Reserve. Take a closer look at what they discovered….