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Geology at Winlaton
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Geology at Winlaton

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Specialist Group set out to explore the geology of Winlaton. Take a look at what they discovered. …

13 July 2022

Earth Sciences | Geology

The Sill to Whinshields
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The Sill to Whinshields

Recently, NHSN’s Friday Botany Group set out on a trip to upland Northumberland in search of wildflowers at the Sill…

12 July 2022

Botany

A ‘Big Day Out’ For Urban Green Newcastle
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A ‘Big Day Out’ For Urban Green Newcastle

This week, Urban Green Newcastle spent the afternoon visiting our Field Studies Room at Gosforth Nature Reserve….

7 July 2022

One last week with our Young North East Naturalists
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One last week with our Young North East Naturalists

Though its hard to believe, NHSN’s How to be a Young North East Naturalist project is now over halfway through! Nature Ranger, Jack Butlin, shares an update on the project so far….

7 July 2022

A Guide to Cuckoo Bumblebees
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A Guide to Cuckoo Bumblebees

Imposters and usurpers, the world of cuckoo bumblebees is certainly an intriguing one. Meet the species you could encounter across…

29 June 2022

Bee Hunt | Bees | Cuckoo Bumblebee

A Warm Welcome to NHSN’s Newest Naturalist
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A Warm Welcome to NHSN’s Newest Naturalist

NHSN are delighted to welcome local naturalist, Ellie Coleman, to the team as our new Naturalist/Ecologist…

22 June 2022

Ellie Coleman

How to be a Young North East Naturalist reaches a new milestone
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How to be a Young North East Naturalist reaches a new milestone

Though its hard to believe, NHSN’s How to be a Young North East Naturalist project is now over halfway through! Nature Ranger, Jack Butlin, shares an update on the project so far….

16 June 2022

A big year for ladybirds! Exploring your discoveries so far
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A big year for ladybirds! Exploring your discoveries so far

Together, you’ve helped make the 2022 North East Ladybird Spot the biggest yet but there’s still time to get involved…

7 June 2022

Citizen Science | Invertebrates | ladybird | North East Ladybird Spot

Gosforth Nature Reserve’s new Field Studies Room officially opens
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Gosforth Nature Reserve’s new Field Studies Room officially opens

Thanks to the support of NHSN volunteers, members, donors and supporters, the reserve’s new Field Studies Room is now ready…

27 May 2022

Field Studies Room | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Young Naturalists

An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite
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An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite

While recording as part of the North East Ladybird Spot, Sam Gemmell encountered more than he bargained for when he…

10 May 2022

Insects | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

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