May, 2012
Find out about what’s happening with the Trust by reading our latest stories below. If you want to find out more or think you have a story, please contact our press office. Don’t forget to share comments, stories, photos and videos on our group Facebook page, Youtube or Flickr.
Vandals strike at another nature reserve
Wednesday 30th May, 2012
Estates staff at Northumberland Wildlife Trust are sickened that vandals have struck at another of its nature reserves.
Buzzards say buzz off!
Wednesday 30th May, 2012
The news that the Government has U-turned on its proposal to disturb the nests of buzzards and to even capture and relocate them is most welcomed by NWT, everyone in conservation, and everybody who signed the online petitions and voiced their outrage.
‘Wild’ former Cub Scout delighted by badge launch
Tuesday 29th May, 2012
Jason Gaskell, Director of Operations at Northumberland Wildlife Trust and former Cub Scout is delighted with the launch of a new Cub Scout Naturalist Activity Badge at the Natural History Museum’s Big Nature Day.
Redcoats turn green at Butlins!
Tuesday 29th May, 2012
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Greencoats take British holidaymakers back to nature - Britain’s famous Redcoats are turning green this summer as Butlins launches an initiative with The Wildlife Trusts to encourage visiting families to explore the beautiful beaches at their three resorts.
Lee straddles for the ride of his life
Tuesday 29th May, 2012
A Bedlington man is about to begin his biggest charity fundraising project ever - all in the name of wildlife.
Wildlife capers this June
Thursday 24th May, 2012
Northumberland Wildlife Trust will be responsible for some wild goings-on this half-term!
Grazing continues at Prestwick Carr
Thursday 24th May, 2012
It is now over two years since Northumberland Wildlife Trust started its work on Prestwick Carr, administrating and carrying out works on the SSSI mire and, in the past year, securing tenancy on Newcastle City Council’s holdings at the Carr.
Go on the pull at Fencerhill Wood!
Thursday 24th May, 2012
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is on the look-out for volunteers to help it pull up as much Himalayan balsam as possible at Fencerhill Wood in Gosforth, from 10.30am until 2.30pm on Sunday 10 June.
Trust patron rallies support for buzzards
Thursday 24th May, 2012
Chris Packham, renowned wildlife writer, broadcaster, naturalist, popular host of BBC Springwatch, and, most importantly for this Region, Patron of Northumberland Wildlife Trust, has been busy tweeting encouraging followers to speak out against the £375,000 Defra plans to spend researching ways to keep buzzards from targeting captive-reared pheasants.
Calling all quizzers!
Tuesday 22nd May, 2012
Registration is now open for the Big Give Quiz...sign up now!