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Beetles and Bugs before the Storm
North East Ladybird Spot volunteer, Daphne Aplin, shares her unexpected invertebrate discoveries during a winter visit to Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park….
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News ›
Inspiring North East young naturalists
150 local children will have the opportunity to become young North East naturalists thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund….
Citizen Science ›
Uncover the hidden life of Newcastle’s ponds
The Natural History Museum are seeking pond samples from Newcastle for GenePools, an exciting new project using novel techniques to uncover the hidden life of urban ponds….
Botany ›
Explore the Curious World of Plant Galls
From Witches Broom to Silk Buttons, explore the world of plant galls and discover species you could encounter across the North East….
ladybird | Nature in the North East | North East Ladybird Spot
Citizen Science ›
North East Ladybird Spot: 2021 Results
Together you shared over 1,400 sightings with the North East Ladybird Spot in 2021. Take a closer look at your discoveries and the difference your records make for these exquisite insects….
ladybird | Nature in the North East | North East Ladybird Spot
Gosforth Nature Reserve ›
Vacancies for ‘How to be a Young North East Naturalist’ Nature Rangers
NHSN are seeking two passionate Nature Rangers to engage and inspire school children across the North East Can you engage,…
Plan A for North East Nature ›
Recognising the importance of the wider landscape
If Sam Fisher could do one thing to protect North East nature, it would be to connect children with the…
Plan A for North East Nature ›
Encouraging young people to make a difference
If Jenny Snell could do one thing to protect North East nature, it would be to provide opportunities for young people to study and protect the natural world….
Gosforth Nature Reserve ›
Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve in 2021
Local naturalist, Christopher Wren, takes a look back over an incredible year for dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve….
Chris Wren | Dragonflies | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Odonata
Birds ›
A Ringers Year – October 2021
North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout October. …