Citizen Science ›
A short guide to the North East’s grassland ladybirds
In Spring and Summer, many ladybirds become much easier to spot across the North East. Can you find and record…
Updates from NHSN
Earth Sciences ›
Geology at Tynemouth & Cullercoats
Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Section set out to explore the Great Limestone in Weardale. Take a closer look at what they discovered. …
News ›
New Chair and Vice-Chair Appointed to NHSN Board
We’re pleased to announce that NHSN has appointed Dr. Gordon Port as Chair and Dr. Annie Tindley as Vice-Chair of its board of trustees….
Archive & Library ›
Discover the latest addition to the NHSN Archives
Dip into 52 nature journals by former NHSN Chair, Derek Shannon….
Citizen Science ›
Meet the North East’s Inconspicuous Ladybirds
As part of the North East Ladybird Spot, you’ve been observing a number of small, unusual and altogether inconspicuous ladybirds…
News ›
Weston Communicating Climate Programme
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been accepted onto Media Trust’s Weston Communicating Climate Programme, funded by Garfield Weston Foundation and MG OMD….
Birds ›
A Year in the Life of a Nest Box
We caught up with Philip Jordan to find out about his latest project documenting nest box activity at Gosforth Nature Reserve. What a year it has been!…
Citizen Science ›
Exploring ladybirds at Havannah Nature Reserve
Local naturalist, Sue Hudson, shares a recent trip to Havannah Nature Reserve that saw NHSN members find and record a fantastic ten species of ladybirds…
Birds ›
A Ringer’s Year: February 2022
North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout December …
Young Naturalists ›
A new look logo designed by young naturalists
Nature Ranger, Jack Butlin, shares an update on NHSN’s ‘How to be a Young North East Naturalist’ project so far. It’s…