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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

Books, Glorious Books
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Books, Glorious Books

A wide array of natural history books have been donated to the North East Natural History Library by Alisoun Gardner-Medwin. Find out more….

18 January 2023

Books | Library

The Wildlife Living Among Us
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The Wildlife Living Among Us

Celebrate North East Nature with Young Ranger, Abit Makarim. He shares how he explores his local area to find plenty of wonderful wildlife….

17 January 2023

local wildlife | Wildlife

Celebrating North East Nature
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Celebrating North East Nature

Celebrate North East nature with local naturalist and National Trust Ranger, Nick Wilson-Smith who shares his recent wildlife encounters….

7 December 2022

North East Nature | Ornithology

English Perennial Flax, by June Cleal
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English Perennial Flax, by June Cleal

Local naturalist, June Cleal, shares a delightful poem inspired by the discovery of English Perennial Flax on the Hartondown Hills….

12 May 2021

Botany | Poem

Remembering former NHSN Chair and passionate naturalist, Derek Shannon
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Remembering former NHSN Chair and passionate naturalist, Derek Shannon

A former NHSN Chair and life member, Derek Shannon’s family reflect on his great contribution to natural history in the North East…

20 April 2021

Derek Shannon | Naturalist

Talking Naturally: Heather Devey
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Talking Naturally: Heather Devey

Join NHSN Trustee, Professor Annie Tindley, for the next installment of a brand-new series exploring the personal stories of North East naturalists. This week, she speaks with naturalist and conservationist, Heather Devey….

1 April 2021

Heather Devey | Talking Naturally

Talking Naturally: Jim Edwardson
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Talking Naturally: Jim Edwardson

Join NHSN Trustee, Professor Annie Tindley, for a brand-new series exploring the lives and inspirations of leading North East naturalists….

9 March 2021

Jim Edwardson | Talking Naturally

Lockdown, a poem by Michael Powell
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Lockdown, a poem by Michael Powell

Inspired by walks in scenic Weardale, Michael Powell shares a poem highlighting the importance of nature during the testing days of lockdown….

16 February 2021

Lockdown Naturalists

Wilderness on Our Doorstep
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Wilderness on Our Doorstep

For local naturalist, Keith Buchanan, the beautiful North Pennines offered relief and escapism during lockdown….

8 February 2021

Lockdown Naturalists

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