Description
Join NHSN Trustee, Lekshmi Vijay, for a morning celebrating your love (of nature!) by exploring Heaton Park.
Join Lekshmi Vijay, NHSN Trustee, for a beginner-friendly Guided Nature Walk at Heaton Park and celebrate your love… for nature!
Explore the urban gem that is Heaton Park, home to delightful birds, marvellous mushrooms, charming plants, and notable trees. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with nature, like-minded people, and share a little love for the natural world around us.
We’ll finish the walk at the Butterfly Cabinet for a well-earned brew.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Essential Information
Event lead: Lekshmi Vijay
Event length: 1 session, Saturday 14 February, 10 am -12 pm (approx)
Meet at: Heaton Park carpark, Gridref: NZ 26684 65678, What3Words: hurt.wizard.value
Event cost: Free to all
Event Structure: Informal Walk
Level: Beginner
Accessibility information: There are no public toilets at Heaton Park but there will be at the cafe at the end of the session. The walk is approximately 1 miles along a path. The park contains a network of footpaths, which are generally suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, though please note that some sections are steep!
Please email Ellie at UrbanNaturalist@newcastle.ac.uk for any accessibility questions.
About the Ouse Burn Way
Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers events that encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. From exploring local wildlife to discovering the hidden gems in your community, these activities are a great way to experience the natural world in Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you spot in your own neighbourhood? Come along and join us for some outdoor fun, and start noticing the wildlife around you. For more information about the project, please click here.
📸Brian Rutter