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Community, craft and conversation at Land of Oak and Iron 
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Community, craft and conversation at Land of Oak and Iron 

NHSN Heritage Researcher Rachel Anderson reflects on a community workshop about nature and wellbeing as part of the lottery heritage…

28 February 2025

A River Through Time
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A River Through Time

Writer Rob Galpin reflects on his relationship with the Tyne and its wildlife It took me twenty years to notice…

18 February 2025

62 Years of the Quaternary Course with Angus Lunn
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62 Years of the Quaternary Course with Angus Lunn

Angus Lunn lead the successful Quaternary course for 62 years. Through this, Angus inspired many people to explore this fascinating period in the earth’s history….

31 January 2025

Angus Lunn | Geology | North East Nature

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

Course tutor | Courses | Courses Tutor | Jobs | Tutor

Finding Kathleen: a volunteer’s experience 
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Finding Kathleen: a volunteer’s experience 

North East Nature Archive, Sue Vaughan, reflects on her discovery of Kathleen Barrett’s vivid nature journals. Kathleen Barratt was born…

10 December 2024

Archive | Citizen Science | Nature's Cure

Hidden treasures: Revisiting the Fungi Paintings of Sarah Dickson
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Hidden treasures: Revisiting the Fungi Paintings of Sarah Dickson

Heritage Researcher Mel Tuckett and volunteer Alan Hart introduce one of the artistic highlights of the North East Nature Archive…

3 December 2024

Archive | Botany | Citizen Science | Fungi | History of Science | Nature's Cure | North East Nature Archive

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

Citizen Science | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

Nurtured by Nature: Voices from the 1829 Forum
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Nurtured by Nature: Voices from the 1829 Forum

Back in October we were delighted to welcome early career naturalists to explore treasures from the North East Nature Archive. …

8 November 2024

Archive | Lockdown Naturalists

Vacancy for an Activity Assistant
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Vacancy for an Activity Assistant

We are looking for an Activity Assistant to help deliver nature activities as part of Gosforth’s Wild Web, funded by…

9 May 2024

Citizen Science | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Gosforth's Wild Web

Exploring Hauxley Nature Reserve
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Exploring Hauxley Nature Reserve

Recently, NHSN Student Naturalists Aimee & Carter, set out to visit Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s beautiful Hauxley Nature Reserve. Take a…

5 December 2023

Aimee Shovlar | Carter Smith | Students

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