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The Pitmen Naturalists: Introduction
In a new series of blogs, NHSN Archive and Library volunteer Maureen Flisher explores the lives and work of some…
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Inspiring Stories: exploring and growing the North East Nature Archive
NHSN Heritage Researcher Mel Tuckett explores some of the stories from our ‘Treasures of the Archives’ events Finding and sharing…
Archive | Bewick | Nature's Cure | North East Nature Archive
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Field Identification Skills Training 2025 – Applications Open for Young Naturalists and Early Career Surveyors
Thanks to the John Spedan Lewis Foundation, this year, NHSN is launching a new field identification skills programme dedicated to helping early-career professionals develop their skills in natural history…
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Walking the Ouse Burn Part 3: ‘Kingfishers and Cave Spiders’
I was really excited for this instalment of ‘Walking the Ouse Burn’. Jesmond Dene in particular holds many fond childhood…
Botany | Fungi | Jesmond Dene | Kingfisher | Ouse Burn | Ouse Burn Way | Ouseburn | Paddy Freeman | The Ouse Burn Way
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62 Years of the Quaternary Course with Angus Lunn
Angus Lunn lead the successful Quaternary course for 62 years. Through this, Angus inspired many people to explore this fascinating period in the earth’s history….
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Otters Make the Big Time
Fresh from a starring role on BBC Winterwatch, explore more fascinating Otter behaviour in a new blog by NHSN volunteer, Christopher Wren….
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Walking the Ouse Burn Part 2: ‘Fabulous Fungi’
Join Urban Naturalist, Ellie Davison, for a walk along the Ouse Burn from from Jesmond Vale, through Armstrong and Heaton Park, and on towards Benton Bank to look at some of the flora, fauna and funga….
Armstrong Park | Botany | Fungi | Heaton Park | Ouse Burn | Ouse Burn Way | Ouseburn | The Ouse Burn Way
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Walking the Ouse Burn Part 1: ‘Urban Gems’
Join Urban Naturalist, Ellie Davison, for a walk from Lower Ouseburn to Heaton Park to learn about the ecology of this bustling area of Newcastle….
Botany | Fungi | Heaton Park | Ouse Burn Way | Ouseburn | The Ouse Burn Way
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How You Can Help Winter Wildlife on Your Doorstep
As the weather turns colder and nature starts to quiet down, there are still lots of things you can do…
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The North East Bee Hunt: Five Years On
As another year draws to a close, explore your exciting discoveries during the 2024 North East Bee Hunt and discover…