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Malcolm and Julie Watson’s Gift to Young Naturalists
Through the generous legacy of Malcolm and Julie Watson, more young and early-career naturalists are being given the opportunity to learn about North East nature….
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Otter Lessons
In this month’s Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal, NHSN Naturalist Christopher Wren shares new footage of the otter cubs as they pass the six month mark and begin to learn how to fend for themselves….
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Student Placements
Each year, NHSN hosts undergraduate students on ecology, conservation and wildlife-related degrees, offering them the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of work in the environmental sector….
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NHSN’s Field Skills Programme 2026 – Applications Open for Early-career Naturalists & Ecologists
The NHSN Field Skills Programme, dedicated to helping early-career professionals develop their skills in natural history, is back for 2026….
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Stung by Surprise: Mediterranean Nettle Arrives in Newcastle
A chance find during a New Year Plant Hunt reveals a Mediterranean Nettle thriving on a residential street. A vice county first!…
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Otter Family Life
The otter cub triplets at Gosforth Nature Reserve continue to delight, as new videos capture their rapid growth, playful behaviour and early fishing practice. From breakfast tussles to grooming and family play fights, this blog offers a rare glimpse into the cubs’ lives as they grow towards independence next spring….
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Vacancy for an Ouse Burn Ecologist
Would you love a job where every day is focused on expanding your wildlife knowledge and inspiring a wider range of people to notice, enjoy and care for wildlife along the Ouse Burn in Newcastle?…
Ecologist | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Job Advert | Ouse Burn
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Wildlife Ways: New Funding To Help Communities and Nature Thrive Together Along the Ouse Burn
Communities, wildlife and wellbeing will thrive along the Ouse Burn thanks to support from the Reece Foundation. The Natural History…
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Deliverers and Mailout Support Volunteers
Can you help deliver nature to letterboxes across the North East? We’re looking for friendly and energetic volunteers to help with our members’ magazine and mailout….
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Giving Shorebirds Space
As winter shorebirds battle to feed and rest on our coast, giving them space has never mattered more. Here’s why space matters and how photographers can help protect the wildlife they love….