Wildlife and Osprey Motorboat Cruises
NWT relies on the generosity of its members, with every penny remaining in the region and being used to protect wildlife and green spaces throughout Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside. Membership costs from just £3 per month and includes: ■ A guide to NWT’s 60 nature reserves.
Activities, walks, talks and courses for all ages throughout Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. Forestry Commission England
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■ A copy of ‘Roebuck’, NWT’s own full colour wildlife magazine, three times a year, packed with local features and national news. ■ A copy of our Wildlife Gardening leaflet to help you make your garden more wildlife friendly. ■ Monthly e-newsletters.
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■ Information on volunteering opportunities. ■ Member-only access to hides at Hauxley, Big Waters and Holywell Pond. ■ Plus extended opening hours at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre. Best of all, as a member, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to safeguard some of the finest countryside and wildlife in the United Kingdom for yourself and future generations to enjoy.
Photo: Martin Kitching, Northern Experience Wildlife Tours
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Kielder Osprey Watch Join us behind the Boat Inn at Kielder Waterside to observe the beautiful Kielder ospreys. You can see all the action close up through a live camera feed and even spot the birds on their nest using high powered telescopes with trained volunteers. Osprey Watch will run from 10:30 to 17:00 every Saturday and Sunday (and Bank Holidays) from 20 April (plus Wednesdays from 3 July) until 18 August. Visit www.kielderospreys.wordpress.com to find out all about the birds and their progress. Free, but donations welcome!
For further information on membership visit our website nwt.org.uk/membership or contact NWT on (0191) 284 6884.
Come and join us for an osprey and wildlife motor boat cruise around Kielder Water. Enjoy a two-hour guided trip around the lake to take in as much wildlife as we can, hopefully including our iconic ospreys. You will be transported in our covered motor boat operated by experienced Calvert Kielder staff and accompanied by knowledgeable Northumberland Wildlife Trust volunteers. PRICE £23 per person (Payment is required at time of booking.) To book Contact Calvert Kielder on: (01434) 250 232
MAY Sat 25 - 13:30 & 16:00 Wed 29 - 18:00 JUNE Sat 1 - 13:30 & 16:00 Sat 8 - 13:30 Sat 15 - 13:30 Sat 22 - 13:30 Sat 29 - 13:30 JULY Wed 10 - 18:00 Wed 17 - 18:00 Wed 24 - 18:00 Sat 27 - 13:30 Wed 31 - 18:00 AUGUST Sat 3 - 13:30 Wed 7 - 18:00 Sat 10 - 13:30 Wed 14 - 18:00 Sat 17 - 13:30 Wed 21 - 18:00 Sat 24 - 13:30
North Sea Pelagic Cruises Join marine expert Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours for a four-hour pelagic boat trip on the North Sea. We hope to see dolphins, porpoises and sea birds. Leaving from Royal Quays Marina, North Shields at 18:00 each of the following Fridays, 28 June 5 July
19 July 26 July
2 August 9 August
Please note we will be leaving promptly at 18:00. Pick-up from the Customs House in South Shields is also available. Any cancellations will be processed in accordance with our event cancellation policy. Northumberland Wildlife Trust and National History Society of Northumbria members are being offered tickets at the discounted price of £34 (normally £37.50).
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For more information and to book, visit: nwt.org.uk/events
April - August 2019
Wildlife Events & Activities
what’s on
This trip is run jointly by Northern Experience Wildlife Tours, Northumberland Wildlife Trust and the Natural History Society of Northumbria.
Photo: Forestry Commission England
Our reserves North Northumberland 1. Annstead Dunes 2. Holburn Moss 3. Ford Moss 4. Flodden Quarry East Northumberland 5. Arnold Memorial 6. Big Waters 7. Cresswell Pond 8. Cresswell Foreshore 9. Druridge Pools 10. East Chevington 11. East Cramlington Pond 12. Evelyn Howick Memorial 13. Fencerhill Wood 14. Hauxley 15. Holywell Pond 16. Linton Lane 17. Newsham Pond 18. Northumberlandia 19. Prestwick Carr 20. St Nicholas Park 21. Weetslade Country Park
South Northumberland 22. Beltingham River Gravels 23. Briarwood Banks 24. Close House Riverside 25. East Crindledykes Quarry 26. Greenlee Lough 27. Grindon Lough 28. Juliet’s Wood 29. Priestclose Wood 30. South Close Field 31. Tony’s Patch 32. Williamston
Volunteers are an important part of NWT and we hope to give everyone a fun and rewarding experience. We have an action force of over 300 volunteers who contribute around 180 days of work for us each month. Whatever your background, we can find a position to match your interests and abilities.
How to sign up If you are interested, then visit our website to see our current volunteer roles and please complete the online volunteer enquiry form at nwt.org.uk/volunteer.
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Once you are registered we’ll then invite you to a New Volunteer Session. This gives you the opportunity to meet with NWT staff and volunteers to discuss the role(s) in more detail and to book onto a trial activity. New volunteer sessions are held once a month, usually on a Thursday.
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Join us monthly at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre where In Focus experts will be on-hand with a range of optical equipment such as telescopes and binoculars allowing you to try for free before you buy. 10:00 - 16:00 each of the following Sundays: • 14 April • 12 May • 9 June • 14 July • 11 August
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Ratty Roadshow The Restoring Ratty team is attending shows and festivals this year throughout Northumberland. Please come and talk to us if you want to learn more about the project or would like to get involved. We’ll be around all day!
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Northumberland County Show
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Note: If you are already registered as a volunteer, you can log onto your online volunteer account to sign up for activities and tasks by visiting your profile on MyVolunteerPage.com.
Introduction to Birdsong - Dawn Chorus Walk 13 & 20 Apr | 05:30 - 07:00 | £5 Improve your identification of birds through bird song as we walk around the reserve and learn useful tips on how to remember which of our feathered friends is which.
Diane Patterson - Art Exhibition 21 Apr, 26 May, 23 Jun & 25 Aug | 10:00 - 16:00 | Free Framed wildlife prints, gifts and original oil paintings on wood all finished in bespoke solid wood frames.
Spring Photography with Jason Friend 28 Apr | 10:00 - 16:00 | £35
Summer Photography with Jason Friend 30 Jun | 10:00 - 16:00 | £35 Join professional landscape photographer Jason Friend and learn how to get the most out of your equipment.
Bird Watching Basics 4 May | 10:00 - 15:00 | £15 Starting in the classroom, we discuss bird families, terminology, tips for birding in different habitats, ID tips and the use of optics and guide books. The afternoon will be spent putting our new found skills into practice.
Discovering the Birds of Druridge Bay
A Day of Mindfulness
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5 Apr | 18:00 - 22:00 | £25 This two part workshop is designed to give a good understanding of great crested newts and other amphibians covering species identification, ecology and the use of newt traps and the legalities surrounding this activity. Includes an optional morning visit to a series of newt traps at 08:00 the following day (6 Apr).
18 May, 15 Jun & 20 Jul | 11:00 - 15:00 | £25 Learn how to identify Britain’s wildflowers. By studying live specimens on our reserve you will develop the skills you need to identify wildflowers using keys and field guides.
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Introduction to Great Crested Newts and Other Amphibians
Introduction to Wildflowers
Anyone can volunteer with Northumberland Wildlife Trust. With over 60 nature reserves, an active events programme and a busy office, we appreciate help from people just like you. Whether you are happy to get your hands dirty creating and maintaining habitats on our reserves, enjoy helping out at events, or want to help at our new Wildlife Discovery Centre at Hauxley, we have a volunteering opportunity for you!
Our adult learning workshops cover a wide range of wildlife related subjects including species identifcation, practical skills, crafts, photography and more. Age 18+ only workshops. Booking essential.
15 May | 09:30 - 15:30 | £10 Join Jenna Berry, former wildlife guide, on a guided walk from Cresswell Pond to Hauxley Nature Reserve, identifying the many different birds that can be found along the fabulous Druridge Bay coastline.
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Central Northumberland 33. Bakethin 34. Barrow Burn Wood 35. Bell Crag Flow 36. Butterburn Flow 37. Falstone Moss 38. Fontburn 39. Grasslees Burn Wood 40. Harbottle Crags 41. Holystone Burn 42. Holystone North Wood 43. Mill Burn 44. Whitelee Moor 45. Whittle Dene
Workshops at Hauxley
Bellingham Show
FREE EVENT
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19 May & 7 Jul | 10:00 - 15:00 | £40 (£30 concessions) Our mindfulness days are open to everyone, and provide a valuable antidote to day-to-day stresses and busy weekends.
Wildlife in Oils with Diane Patterson 25 May & 24 Aug | 10:00 - 16:00 | £45 Oil painting with a pallet knife and brush on wood, canvas or board. Suitable for all levels of experience, beginners welcome.
Secrets of the Wild - Wildlife Photography with Neil Atkinson 6, 21 & 31 Jul & 10 Aug | 09:30 - 13:30 | £95 Join professional photographer, TV writer and presenter Neil Atkinson for a combination of indoor and outdoor practical tuition.
Introduction to Moths and Moth Trapping 13 Jul | 07:00 - 11:00 | £15 An introductory session to moths and moth trapping, perfect for beginners.
Harp Workshop for Adults with Amanda Munday 18 Aug | 10:00 - 15:00 | £40 Have a go at playing the harp in this full day workshop for complete beginners. For more information and booking visit:
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Alnwick Wildlife Group Richard Poppleton | (01665) 578 346 | alnwickwildlifegroup.co.uk
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Berwick Wildlife Group Molly Hardie | (01289) 332 655 | berwickwildlifegroup.org.uk
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Border Natural History Society Anne Middleton | bordernats.wordpress.com Friends of Brierdene Steve Stone | (0191) 251 2149 | friendsofbrierdene.org.uk
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Friends of Red House Ramble Cheryl Savage | (0191) 297 2973 | redhouseramble.org.uk
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Natural History Society of Northumbria Clare Freeman | (0191) 208 2792 | nhsn.ncl.ac.uk
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North Northumberland Bird Club Liz Harrison | (01289) 388 869
Stay in touch Northumberland Wildlife Trust Ltd Garden House St Nicholas Park Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT Tel: (0191) 284 6884 Email: events@northwt.org.uk Web: nwt.org.uk
NorthumberlandWT @NorthWildlife NorthWildlife Registered in England & Wales Registered Company No. 717813 Registered Charity No. 221819
Join us for an illustrated talk by artist Darren Woodhead.
Berwick Wildlife Group AGM 19:30 - 21:00 | United Reformed Church, Berwick | £2, non-members £3
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A short AGM followed by members’ photos.
Weekend Craft Fair/Farmers’ Market 10:00 - 16:00 | Northumberlandia | Free entry (£3 parking)
Stalls selling a range of goods from crafts to food, music performances, plus fun activities for all the family to enjoy.
Summer walk - Hepburn woods 19:00 - 21:30 | Hepburn Woods, Northumberland | Free
Join us for a walk at Hepburn Woods. Please wear suitable clothing.
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See our moths traps being emptied (weather permitting) and ask our resident moth enthusiast, Jenna Berry, about these fascinating creatures. From 09:30 there will be a short talk about moths and moth trapping.
Come and learn about our Restoring Ratty project and take a visit into the forest to look for signs of our recently released water voles. 2
Join us for a walk at Howick Hall. Please wear suitable clothing.
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Join us for a trip to Lindesfarne to observe the flowers and birds. Please wear suitable clothing and bring binoculars if you have them. Please note the earlier start because of the tides.
Bioblitz (wildlife recording day) TBC | Otterburn Castle, Otterburn | Free
A day of recording all the flora and fauna we can find! Come and learn something new, improve your ID skills, have a day outdoors and discover wildlife in Redesdale. This is a Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership event.
Explore Northumberlandia 11:00 - 12:00 | Northumberlandia | £3
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk around Northumberlandia, learning about the wildlife and the site. Includes tea or coffee.
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Northumberlandia landscape trail 11:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £2 per child
Minibeast Hunt 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Join us in search of the minibeasts that call Hauxley home. Armed with magnifying pots and nets we will scour the reserve in search of interesting insects.
Join us this summer to find out out what our barn owls had for lunch. Dissect a real owl pellet and identify the contents.
Explore Northumberlandia 11:00 - 12:00 | Northumberlandia | £3
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk around Northumberlandia, learning about the wildlife and the site. Includes tea or coffee.
Minibeast Hunt 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Children’s Harp Workshop 10:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £20 per child
Join qualified tutor Amanda Munday and have a go at playing the harp in this workshop for complete beginners. Suitable for under 18’s. To book contact Amanda Munday on 01686 669 908 or email amandajanemunday@gmail.com. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.
Ratty Ramble 10:00 - 12:30 | Kielder Castle, Kielder | £5
Come and learn about our Restoring Ratty project and take a visit into the forest to look for signs of our recently released water voles.
Summer Craft Workshop 10:00 - 11:00 | Northumberlandia | £8 per child
Please book a place online at artventurers.co.uk/cramlington. Suitable for age 4+.
Clarts n Crafts 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £6.50 per child Woodland based activities at Northumberlandia. To book please contact forestfriends2018@outlook.com.
Minibeast Hunt 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Join us in search of the minibeasts that call Hauxley home. Armed with magnifying pots and nets we will scour the reserve in search of interesting insects.
Join us this summer to find out out what our barn owls had for lunch. Dissect a real owl pellet and identify the contents.
Animal Tracks and Trails 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Learn how to identify animal tracks and look for signs of animal activity by looking at real evidence on the reserve and by following artificial, pre-laid trails. Take home a plaster cast of your favourite footprint!
Follow this self-led question trail around the ‘Lady of the North’. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for walking around the site.
Join us for a short walk around the reserve spotting as many birds as we can and ticking them off on our spotting sheets as we go.
Join us this summer to find out out what our barn owls had for lunch. Dissect a real owl pellet and identify the contents.
Owl Pellet Dissection 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Ratty Ramble 10:00 - 12:30 | Kielder Castle, Kielder | £5
Bird Bingo 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Join us in search of the minibeasts that call Hauxley home. Armed with magnifying pots and nets we will scour the reserve in search of interesting insects.
Join the HandleBard’s 2019 Summer Tour for a unique open air performance of this Shakespeare classic. Bring a picnic, chairs and blankets. In case of rain, bring waterproofs. Performance starts 18:30. Limited earlybird tickets available at £14. Children under 10 free with paying adult.
Minibeast Hunt 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Woodland based activities at Northumberlandia. To book please contact forestfriends2018@outlook.com.
Minibeast Hunt 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
the handlebards - The Tempest 17:30 - 21:30 | Northumberlandia | From £14
Join us this summer to find out out what our barn owls had for lunch. Dissect a real owl pellet and identify the contents.
Clarts n Crafts 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £6.50 per child
Woodland based activities at Northumberlandia. To book please contact forestfriends2018@outlook.comt.
Join us for a short walk around the reserve spotting as many birds as we can and ticking them off on our spotting sheets as we go.
Minibeast Safari 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child
Come explore and see which minibeasts live amongst the dead wood and leaves in the woodland and out in the meadow. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for walking in the woodland.
Minibeast Safari 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child
Come explore and see which minibeasts live amongst the dead wood and leaves in the woodland and out in the meadow. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for walking in the woodland.
Minibeast Hunt 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child Join us in search of the minibeasts that call Hauxley home. Armed with magnifying pots and nets we will scour the reserve in search of interesting insects.
Owl Pellet Dissection 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Owl Pellet Dissection 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
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Flora and Fauna at Shibdon Pond 18:30 - 20:30 | Shibdon Pond, Blaydon - Busy Bees Nursery car park | Free Join us for a walk to observe the flora and fauna at Shibdon Pond.
Join us for a short walk around the reserve spotting as many birds as we can and ticking them off on our spotting sheets as we go.
Come and learn about our Restoring Ratty project and take a visit into the forest to look for signs of our recently released water voles.
Clarts n Crafts 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £6.50 per child
Bird Bingo 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Join us in search of the minibeasts that call Hauxley home. Armed with magnifying pots and nets we will scour the reserve in search of interesting insects.
Ratty Ramble 10:00 - 12:30 | Kielder Castle, Kielder | £5
Lindisfarne 09:30 - 12:30 | Lindisfarne - The Snook car park | Non-members £1.50
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Learn to identify animal tracks and signs by looking at real evidence and by following artificial, pre-laid trails. Take home a plaster cast of your favourite footprint!
Moth Trapping 08:00 - 09:30 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | Free
Summer walk - Howick HAll gardens 19:00 - 21:30 | Howick Hall Gardens, Alnwick | Standard entry applies
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Join us for a selection of marine themed crafts this summer to celebrate National Marine Week!
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Marvellous Marine 10:00 - 12:00 | Northumberlandia | £5 per child
Animal Tracks and Trails 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
july
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk around Northumberlandia, learning about the wildlife and the site. Includes tea or coffee.
Birds in Watercolour: Home and Abroad 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2
Tue 30 - Wed 31
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Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club Martin Davison | (07962) 720 616 | ntbc.org.uk Visit nwt.org.uk/local-groups for more information.
Join us for a circular walk to observe spring flowers and birds. Please wear suitable clothing and bring binoculars if you have them.
Explore Northumberlandia 11:00 - 12:00 | Northumberlandia | £3
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Lesbury Circular 10:30 - 13:30 | Lesbury - Lesbury village car park | Non-members £1.50
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Join us in search of the minibeasts that call Hauxley home. Armed with magnifying pots and nets we will scour the reserve in search of interesting insects.
Owl Pellet Dissection 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
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Join us in search of the minibeasts that call Hauxley home. Armed with magnifying pots and nets we will scour the reserve in search of interesting insects.
Minibeast Hunt 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Bird Bingo 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Join us for a guided tour of our reserve this evening. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
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Join us this summer to find out out what our barn owls had for lunch. Dissect a real owl pellet and identify the contents.
Introduction to Wildflowers 11:00 - 15:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £25
A walk around Wardley Pond 18:30 - 20:30 | Wardley Pond, Hebburn - Cock Crow Inn | Free
Owl Pellet Dissection 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Owl Pellet Dissection 11:00 - 12:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Join us for a walk to observe the wildlife of Embleton Dunes. Please wear suitable clothing and bring binoculars if you have them.
the wildlife of hauxley nature reserve 18:00 - 19:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | Free
Jess Andrews will share her detailed knowledge of our local bat species, where to find them and how to detect them.
Sat 18 - Sun 19
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Bats and bat detecting in the North East 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2
Follow this self-led question trail around the ‘Lady of the North’. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for walking around the site.
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Alnwick & District Natural History Society Coral Turnbull | (01665) 602 614 | adnhs.org.uk
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Anne Middleton tries to find the spare time to be both a bird ringer and a keen amateur botanist. She will share with us some of her experiences of doing both in a Northumbrian wood.
Northumberlandia landscape trail 11:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £2 per child
Tue 27
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A walk in the woods... 19:30 - 21:00 | Bellingham Middle School, Bellingham | Non-members £3
Come and learn about our Restoring Ratty project and take a visit into the forest to look for signs of our recently released water voles.
Come and take part in a worm themed trail and learn more about how valuable gardens are for wildlife.
Follow clues as you explore the woodland and find treasure along the way. Make a woodland animal sculpture from the treasure to take away with you.
A walk to observe the wildlife around Wardley Pond and open space.
Ratty Ramble 10:00 - 12:30 | Kielder Castle, Kielder | £5
Embleton Dunes 10:30 - 13:30 | Embleton - end of road by Golf Club | Non-members £1.50
Come and take part in a worm themed trail and learn more about how valuable gardens are for wildlife. 9
Children will design and paint Lego TM minifigures. Please book online at artventurers.co.uk/cramlington.
Wonderful worms in your garden 11:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | Donations welcome
Wonderful worms in your garden 11:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | Donations welcome
Follow the Easter egg trail and answer questions as you go. There’s a prize at the end for completing the trail. Collect a question sheet from the visitor centre.
Design a minifigure workshop 10:00 - 11:00 | Northumberlandia | £8 per child
august
Learn how to identify Britain’s wildflowers. By studying live specimens on our reserve you will develop the skills you need to identify wildflowers using keys and field guides. Age 16+ only workshop.
An illustrated talk, speaker to be confirmed. Includes refreshments.
Join us for a walk to observe East Chevington reed beds. Please wear suitable clothing.
Treasure hunt 11:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £3
Wed 28
NWT Ponteland Group Mary Lee | (01670) 503 248 | pontelandwildlife.wixsite.com/pontelandwildlife
Join us for an illustrated presentation on Shetland by Steve Race of Yorkshire Coast Nature.
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Thu 29
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Summer walk - East Chevington 19:00 - 21:30 | East Chevington Nature Reserve | Free
Fri 30
NWT Hauxley Group Jenna Berry | (01665) 568 324
Wild Shetland 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2
Fri 2
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Visit this local nature reserve created by the Clara Vale Conservation Group from a former mine into a haven for wildlife, followed by a short walk along the River Tyne.
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NWT Gateshead Group Judy Summerson | (07811) 927 330 | gatesheadwildlifegroup.weebly.com
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Visit to Clara Vale Nature Reserve 18:30 - 20:30 | Clara Vale, Ryton - Meet outside the Village Hall | Free
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Easter egg trail 10:00 - 15:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child
Find all the eggs and answer the questions to get a prize. Collect your question sheet from The Lookout Café. Hand your answers in at reception.
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk around Northumberlandia, learning about the wildlife and the site. Includes tea or coffee.
Wed 7
NWT Coquetmouth Group Sue Swanston | (01665) 711 177
Tony Lightly, Environment and Heritage Manager at Forestry Enterprise, Scotland will give an illustrated talk on the Tweed Valley ospreys.
Explore Northumberlandia 11:00 - 12:00 | Northumberlandia | £3
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Join us for a walk around the Limery at Littlehoughton to observe the flowers. Please wear suitable clothing and bring binoculars if you have them.
Thu 8 - Fri 9
NWT Coquetdale Group Lorna Aiken | (01669) 640 237
Dave Robinson talks to us about Upper Coquetdale, an oft-forgotten area of Northumberland, with a rich variety of habitats and inhabitants; both flora and fauna. NWT members only, light refreshments provided.
Coquetmouth Wildlife Group illustrated talk 19:30 - 21:30 | St Mark’s Church Hall, Amble | £2
Mon 20
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Nature in Northumberland’s Upper Coquetdale 19:00 - 20:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £3 suggested donation
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The Limery at Littlehoughton 10:30 - 13:30 | Littlehoughton | Non-members £1.50
Fri 9
Local groups
Dr Simon Elliott will give a practical session on how to identify wildlife sounds.
Sat 15
Please note that all children under 18 attending NWT events must be accompanied by an adult. Adult places for children’s events are generally free but must be booked.
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Bird song and other common wildlife sounds 19:15 - 21:15 | St. Helen’s Church Hall, Low Fell | Non-members £2
Sun 16
Online Booking
Learn about newts and other amphibians, we will cover species identification, their ecology and survey methods. The following morning we will return to empty the traps, record our findings and release what we have caught. This is a Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership event.
Hauxley Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 - 15:00 | Hauxley Widlife Discovery Centre | £3 per child
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june
Introduction to Newts and Other Amphibians 18:00 - 20:45 | Otterburn Memorial Hall | £20
The Tweed Valley osprey project 19:30 - 21:30 | Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion, Bamburgh | Non-members £2
Make a bird box using one of the kits provided. Take the box home with you and observe over time whether a feathered friend takes up residence.
George Dodds has been involved in the wetland bird surveys on the Northumberland coast for 20 years. He will share with us his highlights of the birds and the trends he has seen over that time.
Mon 17
Wildlife Talk
A walk in the Budle Bay area observing aspects of wildlife.
Mon 17
Children’s Activity
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Bird box making 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £8 per child
20 Years of WeBS and counting 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’s Church Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £2
Thu 4
Training Course
Bird ringing in the Gambia 19:30 - 21:00 | Costello Centre, Alnwick | Non-members £1.50
Come and take part in a worm themed trail and learn more about how valuable gardens are for wildlife.
Sun 7
Guided Walk
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Fri 12 - Mon 15
Family Event
A spring walk observing the wildlife 10:30 - 13:30 | Budle Bay - Layby at Budle Bay | Non-members £1.50
Mon 15
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Kelly Hollings will be telling us about the exciting work involved and progress made in returning water voles to Kielder.
Fri 19 - Mon 22
Refunds will only be offered for events costing over £5 for cancellations made at least 14 days before the event start date. All refunds will be subject to a £5 administration fee. If you are able to provide a replacement to attend the event, then no administration charge will be made.
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Join us for a talk from Steve Norman about the wildlife on the Farnes, preceded by our AGM. Coffee and tea from 19:00.
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Ratty Returns 19:30 - 20:30 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Ponteland | £2
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Challenge yourself and friends to construct a den in the woods to shelter you from the natural elements! Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
Wonderful worms in your garden 11:00 - 14:00 | St Nicholas Park, Gosforth | Donations welcome
A talk by Phil Hanmer on bird ringing in the Gambia.
Online booking Most of our events are now available to book online. It’s quick and easy to do and guarantees you a place on the event. We don’t issue paper tickets but you’ll get a confirmation when you book and we’ll send you a reminder before the event takes place. You can also book by calling (0191) 284 6884.
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Supported by over 12,000 individual members, over 600 volunteers, 30 corporate members and sponsors in the region, NWT manages and protects critical species and habitats at nature reserves and local sites throughout Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
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One of 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK, NWT has campaigned for nature conservation for over 45 years. We aim to inform, educate and involve people of all ages and backgrounds in protecting their environment in favour of wildlife and conservation.
Thu 4
Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NWT) is the largest environmental charity in the region, working to safeguard all native wildlife.
The Farne Isles 19:30 - 20:45 | Jubilee Hall, Rothbury | Non-members £3
Fri 12
About Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Tue 2
Welcome to Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s latest What’s On guide, providing you with a handy monthly view of all our events and activities and those of our partner groups across the region. There’s something for everyone and we hope this guide will inspire you to get outside and get closer to nature!
Mon 1
april
Den building 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:00 | Northumberlandia | £3 per child
Join us this summer to find out out what our barn owls had for lunch. Dissect a real owl pellet and identify the contents.
Minibeast Hunt 13:00 - 14:00 | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre | £4 per child
Join us in search of the minibeasts that call Hauxley home. Armed with magnifying pots and nets we will scour the reserve in search of interesting insects.