The Ouse Burn Way
With support from the Reece Foundation, NHSN is increasing wildlife recording, creating community loops and hosting activities right along the Ouse Burn. Join us in bringing ‘The Ouse Burn Way’ to life to celebrate and protect local nature!
Connecting Communities & Nature Along the Ouse Burn
Generously supported by the Reece Foundation, NHSN is helping to bring the Ouse Burn Way to life through wildlife recording and community events that help people experience nature along this vital green corridor. From guided walks to hands-on surveys to family-friendly activities, we’re helping people discover and connect with local nature while contributing to its conservation. From the Lower Ouseburn Valley to Woolsington, Heaton to Great Park, there are lots of ways to join in and champion nature where you live.
What is the Ouse Burn Way?
The Ouse Burn Way is a vision of a green corridor stretching from the River Tyne at Ouseburn to Weetslade Country Park and the Letch in Longbenton. It aims to connect communities and bring people closer to nature, creating a space where wildlife can thrive, and local people can enjoy and explore the natural world on their doorstep.
Join an Event
We’re running a range of walks, activities, and events to help people connect with urban nature and record local wildlife.
From guided walks and hands-on wildlife surveys to family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone. Join us to discover local wildlife, meet like-minded people, and contribute to conservation efforts.
Share Your Wildlife Sightings
By recording urban wildlife, you help inform important decisions that will protect it in the future.
Whether you’re a seasoned recorder or just getting started, your observations help us build a better picture of what wildlife we have along the Ouse Burn.
You can choose one of three ways to get involved below.
Get involved
Interested in getting involved with events or recording? Want to know more? Sign up to the Ouse Burn Way email newsletter or join a local event below
Your June Highlights
With the longest days upon us, many of you have been out and about spotting wildlife along the Ouse Burn. Here are just a few of your top spots this month…
Northern Marsh-orchid
© Katie Linden
Common Blue
© Neha Mujumdar
Four-spotted Chaser
The Latest from The Ouse Burn Way
Explore updates, helpful blogs and exciting discoveries made along the Ouse Burn. There’ll be many more to come!
