Description
Bring a date or bring your mates! Spend a morning sketching what you spot from the hide at Gosforth Nature Reserve
About this event
Grab a date or your mates and join us at Gosforth Nature Reserve for Spot & Sketch: Pal-entine’s Edition! Spend a relaxed morning in one of our hides, sketching the wildlife and scenery around you - birds, reeds, or maybe even a sneaky otter or two.
All art materials are provided but please feel free to bring your own, and your event lead will be on hand if you’d like a few tips or a bit of creative inspiration. Warm layers, sturdy shoes, and a flask of something hot are highly recommended - artistic masterpieces are best enjoyed with a hot drink in hand!
It’s the perfect way to celebrate romance, friendship, or just your love of birds in a cosy, creative setting.
Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring binoculars if you have them (although some will be available to borrow).
Fuel for creativity provided! Any dietary needs? Drop Ellie a line at UrbanNaturalist@newcastle.ac.uk. No judgement, just snacks.
Essential Information
Event lead: Ellie Davison
Event length: 1 session, Saturday 14 February, 10.00 am -12.00 pm (approx)
Event structure: Informal walk/sit down wildlife spotting session
Level: Beginner/Enthusiast
Meet at: Gosforth Nature Reserve (entrance), NZ 25998 69900, W3W: inch.caring.gave
Event cost: £10 NHSN non-members, £5 NHSN members
Accessibility information: Toilets are available at the start and end of the session. The walk is approximately 0.5 miles each way along a wheelchair-accessible path suitable for outdoor/all-terrain wheelchairs, though please note it can be uneven in places.
About The Ouse Burn Way Project
Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers fun and educational 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.