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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: The North East Ladybird Spot
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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. …

26 February 2025

Citizen Science | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

The North East Bee Hunt: Five Years On
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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…

19 December 2024

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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

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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

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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

Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Late Season Dragonflies
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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….

19 August 2024

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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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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Early Season Dragonflies
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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….

28 May 2024

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Gosforth’s Wild Web Comes To Havannah Nature Reserve
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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….

15 May 2024

Gosforth's Wild Web | Havannah Nature Reserve

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

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