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My new role as Youth Work and Education Assistant through Kickstart
I have previously worked as a Care Assistant supporting young people and adults experiencing mental health and learning disabilities at St Nicholas Hospital. I applied for the Government funded…
Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy
The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…
Wildlife charity thanks Waitrose shoppers!
Northumberland Wildlife Trust would like to thank all the Waitrose intu Eldon Square shoppers who raised £424 via the company’s Community Matters Scheme in April.
Chough
As the only crow with a red bill and red legs, the all-black chough is easy to identify. But it's harder to spot: there are only small, coastal populations in Scotland, Ireland, Wales,…
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Mistle thrush
The mistle thrush likely got its name from its love of mistletoe - it will defend a berry-laden tree with extreme ferocity! It is larger and paler than the similar song thrush, standing upright…
Wildlife charity launches animal adoption scheme
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is calling on the public to help it protect two national treasures through its new animal adoption scheme.
Song thrush
The song thrush is a familiar garden visitor that has a beautiful and loud song. The broken shells of their blue, spotty eggs can often be found under a hedge in spring.
Paws for thought!
We talk to nature and dog-lovers from Dogs Trust and Natural England to find out how they enjoy wild spaces with the needs of their four-legged friends.
Paws for thought!
Northumberland Wildlife Trust and Dogs Trust have launched advice to encourage owners to keep their pooches on leads during nesting season from now until August.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…