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Online Library: William Turner and the Identification of Herb Paris

We’re digging into our archive and library to share with you a range of publications that take an in-depth look at nature in the…

26 August 2020

Herb Paris | Northumbrian Naturalist | William Turner

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Crayfish Plague confirmed on the River Leven

Members of the public are being asked to remain alert after the Environment Agency confirmed a case of crayfish plague in the River Leven…

26 August 2020

River Leven | White-clawed Crayfish

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Finding a Silver Lining – A New Local Patch

Discover a smorgasbord of wildlife around Newcastle’s Great Park as local naturalist, Chris Barlow, shares his experience of finding a new local patch during lockdown…

22 July 2020

Great Park | Newcastle | Urban Wildlife

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Online talk: How will climate change affect insect pollinators?

Join pollinator researcher, Ellen Moss, and discover the impact of climate change on pollinators and the wildflowers they feed on…

14 July 2020

Bees | Friday Night Talks | Natural History Talk | Pollinators

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Capturing the History of a Hidden Gem

The history of Darras Hall Grasslands is being captured and celebrated as part of a new project…

30 June 2020

Grasslands | Margaret Dickinson | Ponteland | Wildlife

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Online Talk: Why Have We Failed to Protect Nature?

Join environmental social scientist, Dr Niki Rust, to hear how better communications might hold the key to solving the ongoing ecological emergency…

10 June 2020

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Smart phone apps to help you enjoy nature

As technology develops, natural history apps are helping many people come closer to nature. Discover seven apps you can use at home to identify, study, and enjoy wildlife….

26 May 2020

Apps | Birds | Citizen Science | Ecology | Natural History Apps