Sitka spruce belongs to the family of Pinaceae. They are imposing trees with needle-like leaves and brown cones in autumn. In Britain, Sitka spruce is one of the most important tree species of the forest industry. They can also be found in Gosforth Nature Reserve, but here, the trees are cut down do make spaceContinue reading “Volunteering at Gosforth Nature Reserve”
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Gosforth wildlife under threat by construction plans
Gosforth Nature Reserve is a beautiful site on the outskirts of Newcastle. It’s one of those rare places where you can stand, close your eyes and only hear nature all around you. Birds singing, wind rustling through water reed. And yet this paradise for everyone who wants to flee the bustling, loud city as wellContinue reading “Gosforth wildlife under threat by construction plans”
Gosforth Nature Reserve and Hadrian’s Wall
Hello adventure lovers! I have great news! Last week I had some amazing interviews. I visited Gosforth Nature Reserve where I learned a lot about the Reserve and how people who are interested in volunteering can join. This is especially interesting for students. More about that on Tuesday. I also spent some time in CorbridgeContinue reading “Gosforth Nature Reserve and Hadrian’s Wall”
Beach cleaners collect waste at Newbiggin
Sea Shepherd UK organised a beach clean-up on Sunday, 1st of March at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. I attended the midday clean and talked to Wayne Mitchell who is a 40-year-old senior volunteer and education coordinator of Sea Shepherd from North Shields. At the clean, participants found car wheels, golf balls and plastic litter from industrial cables. “We’reContinue reading “Beach cleaners collect waste at Newbiggin”
“Don’t lose your way”-initiative to save British paths
The charity organisation Ramblers is looking for volunteers to help map over 10,000 miles of path across England and Wales. The mapping of paths is time sensitive, because from January 1, 2026 paths that are not added to definite maps based on historical evidence could be lost forever.
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