Description
Join NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, for a wander along the Ouse Burn looking at ferns.
Essential Information
Event lead: NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common
Event length: 1 session, Tuesday 22 April, 10.00 am -13.00 pm (approx)
Event structure: Informal walk
Level: Beginner/Enthusiast
Meet at: On Armstrong Bridge, NZ 26420 66184, coins.forces.filled
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Event cost: Free to all
About this event
Join NHSN Senior Naturalist James Common for a walk around Jesmond Dene with a focus on the many species of fern that grow there.
Species to tick off include:
Male-fern, Borrer's Male-fern, Golden-scaly Male-fern, Hart's-tongue, Maidenhair Spleenwort, Wall-rue, Lady-fern, Broad Buckler-fern, Hard Shield-fern, Soft Shield-fern, Autumn Fern, Hard Fern.
This will be a relaxed, explorative walk. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather and sturdy footwear, and also perhaps optics/a hand lens, snacks/a flask of something warm to drink if you would like!
About The Ouse Burn Way Project
Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers free, enjoyable 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.