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Moments from a December Walk, a poem by Terry Astley
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Moments from a December Walk, a poem by Terry Astley

Terry Astley shares more moments from exploring North East nature in winter. He captures the sights and sounds of the coast….

26 January 2023

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Winter Sounds, a poem by Terry Astley
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Winter Sounds, a poem by Terry Astley

Discover Winter Sounds by North East poet and naturalist, Terry Astley, a poem that reminds us of our connection to nature….

14 December 2022

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Listening to the Lichens
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Listening to the Lichens

A study of lichen communities paints a stark picture of the impacts of air pollution on ecosystems in the North East, what can we learn?…

14 November 2022

Botany | Lichen | Winter

How to Identify Trees in Winter
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How to Identify Trees in Winter

To celebrate National Tree Week, botanist, Bill Burlton, shares the best way to identify trees this winter….

1 November 2022

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Discover a Whole New World of Ladybirds this Winter
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Discover a Whole New World of Ladybirds this Winter

Winter is the perfect time to look for ladybirds. Why not join the North East Ladybird Spot this season and make a real difference for these fantastic insects?…

25 October 2022

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