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Online Talk: Why Have We Failed to Protect Nature?
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Online Talk: Why Have We Failed to Protect Nature?

Join environmental social scientist, Dr Niki Rust, to hear how better communications might hold the key to solving the ongoing ecological emergency…

10 June 2020

Biodiversity Loss | Conservation | Natural History Talk | Nature | NHSN Talks | Niki Rust

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Supporting conservation across the North East

In 2020, NHSN is helping to make the North East a better place for nature by supporting a record number of grassroots conservation and research initiatives across the region….

20 April 2020

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Ratty makes a triumphant return to Gosforth Park Nature Reserve
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Ratty makes a triumphant return to Gosforth Park Nature Reserve

The first confirmed sighting of a Water Vole in over a decade has been made at Gosforth Park Nature Reserve….

30 September 2019

Conservation | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Ratty | Water Vole

NHSN volunteers plant 2000 wildflowers at Gosforth Park Nature Reserve
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NHSN volunteers plant 2000 wildflowers at Gosforth Park Nature Reserve

Last weekend, a committed band of NHSN volunteers worked tirelessly to plant 2000 native wildflower plugs at Gosforth Park Nature…

2 April 2019

Community Foundation | Conservation | Cumbria Wildflowers

Take a Stand for Gosforth Park Nature Reserve
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Take a Stand for Gosforth Park Nature Reserve

You will surely have heard that Persimmon Homes have submitted a NEW application to build 217 homes on the land…

19 March 2019

Campaign | Conservation | Gosforth | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Persimmon

The NHSN Student Award Scheme in action! What are the benefits of being involved?
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The NHSN Student Award Scheme in action! What are the benefits of being involved?

As many would agree, Gosforth Park Nature Reserve (GPNR) is a natural wonder, providing beautiful scenery and an incredible variety…

1 February 2019

Conservation | Newcastle University | Student Awards Scheme

Gosforth Park Nature Reserve Needs Your Help – Say No To Development by Persimmon
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Gosforth Park Nature Reserve Needs Your Help – Say No To Development by Persimmon

Persimmon Homes have submitted a NEW application to build 217 homes on the land opposite Gosforth Park Nature Reserve. In doing…

28 November 2018

Conservation | Development | Gosforth | Persimmon

A welcome boost for bats at Gosforth Park Nature Reserve
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A welcome boost for bats at Gosforth Park Nature Reserve

NHSN are delighted to announce a new, collaborative project with Northumbrian Water which has seen five new bat boxes installed…

22 October 2018

Bat Boxes | Bats | Conservation | Gosforth Nature Reserve

Community Foundation Grant for Gosforth Park
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Community Foundation Grant for Gosforth Park

Thanks to the generosity of the Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, NHSN have been granted a fantastic…

9 May 2018

Community Foundation | Conservation | Gosforth | Gosforth Nature Reserve

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