News
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.
Put farming for wildlife at top of the agenda
Thursday 28th February, 2013
Restoring a healthy natural environment, with pollinating insects, clean water and good soils, is crucial for food production now and in the future. That’s why, ahead of one of the most significant votes ever held in the European Parliament, Northumberland Wildlife Trust is urging everyone to press their MEPs to support real reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.
SENSE II comes to a triumphant end
Wednesday 27th February, 2013
The second phase of the SENSE Project will shortly come to an end and, as expected, it was as successful as its predecessor SENSE I, with over 1,000 people participating in SENSE II activities.
Cleaning for a good cause
Wednesday 27th February, 2013
Cleaners for Causes, the Gateshead based laundry and dry cleaning business that donates 15% of all that its customers ‘spend’ to local charity partners, is now offering a home collection and delivery service in support of Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Calling all text maniacs!
Wednesday 27th February, 2013
Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE) has launched an exciting new campaign, funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, to help ‘map’ the number of squirrels around Alnwick.
New Wildlife Watch Group in North Northumberland!
Thursday 14th February, 2013
A new Wildlife Watch Group has formed in North Northumberland, working alongside Northumberland Wildlife Trust to promote outdoor learning for young people in the region.
North East Wildlife Photography Awards & Exhibition
Wednesday 6th February, 2013
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Join us for the launch of a new exhibition of amazing photographs of the North East’s wildlife. You can admire the best pictures submitted; explore the museum; learn about wildlife and photography; and be part of the awards ceremony.
New homes for barn owls
Wednesday 6th February, 2013
Staff and volunteers from Northumberland Wildlife Trust braved the elements this week to install new barn owl boxes on the Trust’s Hauxley Nature Reserve.
Northumbria wildlife in February
Friday 1st February, 2013
I hope I left you all on tenterhooks at the end of my last column as to the identity of the ‘flowerpot mugger’, as I sought to discover just what was turning over my shrubbery.
Government must commit to forest vision says wildlife chief
Thursday 31st January, 2013
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The Government's vision for the future of England's forests and woodlands is welcome but must be backed up with the resources needed to deliver it, says a wildlife chief from this region.
Give a brood a home
Thursday 31st January, 2013
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is supporting National Nest Box Week, which runs every year from 14 - 21 February.