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10 Ideas for a Greener Christmas

Christmas is a time for joy, family, and festivities—but it can also have a significant environmental impact. Here are ten ways to celebrate a greener Christmas without sacrificing the festive spirit….

28 November 2024

christmas | eco-friendly | Gosforth's Wild Web

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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

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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: A New Generation of Otters

Take a closer look at the common and familiar Grey Squirrel in a new blog by local naturalist and NHSN volunteer, Christopher Wren….

20 November 2024

Gosforth Nature Reserve | Otters

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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

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Discover the Joy of Nature Journaling

NHSN’s Student Naturalists, Amelia and Lekshmi, share the calming practice of nature journaling, along with examples from their own journals inspired by their adventures across the North East….

7 November 2024

Gosforth's Wild Web | Nature Journal

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The North East’s Most Wanted – Can You Find These Local Ladybirds?

Can you help find, survey and record these elusive North East ladybirds? It’s official, you have now shared over 10,000…

7 November 2024

Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot | Rare Ladybirds

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Student Naturalists: Holy Island with David Noble-Rollin

Recently NHSN’s Student Naturalists: Amelia and Lekshmi ventured to Holy Island as part of David Noble-Rollin’s “Birds of the Autumn” education course….

1 November 2024

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