January, 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.

  • 100 years in print

    Friday 23rd November, 2012

    A century of action for wildlife is marked by the first comprehensive history of The Wildlife Trusts - including the individual history of Northumberland Wildlife Trust.

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  • Ambassador is giving big

    Friday 23rd November, 2012

    Karpet Mills is supporting Northumberland Wildlife Trust during this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge.

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  • The Lady of the North needs you!

    Monday 19th November, 2012

    Members of the public are being invited to 'get involved' with the management of Northumberlandia, the massive ‘landform sculpture’ of a reclining woman on the outskirts of Cramlington.

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  • Boosting our banksides with willow

    Monday 19th November, 2012

    The power of our rivers has been only too apparent over recent years with a number of our local communities having been devastated by floods across the North East.

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  • School kids go wild for a day

    Thursday 15th November, 2012

    Pupils from two schools in Newcastle kick-started the second half of their autumn term with a trip into Northumberland, all courtesy of Tarmac Ltd.

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  • Company just can't keep away

    Wednesday 14th November, 2012

    Northumberland Wildlife Trust is delighted to welcome back a former corporate supporter!

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  • Wildlife needs a helping hand at this time of year

    Tuesday 13th November, 2012

    Now that the weather is moving into autumn and we are digging out our winter duvets and turning up the thermostat on the central heating, it’s time to do your bit for wildlife, says Northumberland Wildlife Trust.

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  • ‘Grass-up’ grasslands for share of cash

    Thursday 8th November, 2012

    Northumberland Wildlife Trust would like members of the public to ‘grass-up’ the region’s grasslands and help it secure a share of £2 million.

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  • Taking advantage of the dry weather

    Thursday 8th November, 2012

    The Living Waterways Project (led by Northumberland Wildlife Trust) took advantage of the dry weather this week and joined forces with the Newcastle City Council, Rangers and the Friends of Jesmond Dene to install a section of willow spiling along a stretch of the River Ouseburn.

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  • Make a wish for wildlife!

    Thursday 8th November, 2012

    It's that time of year again where we ask you to help us with the Evening Chronicle Wish Campaign, and an opportunity to win a slice of £35,000 going to good causes around the region.

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