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Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
Introduction to Whitelee Moor
At just over 1500ha with a boundary of over 10 miles, Whitelee Moor is our largest reserve, stretching from Catcleugh reservoir up to the Scottish border at Carter Bar.
New Agriculture Bill vital to recover nature
Today the Government publishes the Agriculture Bill. The recovery of wildlife in the UK - one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world - depends on an Agriculture Bill which enables…
Shop online and support local wildlife this Christmas
Wondering if the shops are going to re-open next week for your Christmas shopping? Dreading the thought of endless queues if they are? Then look no further than Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s…
Northumberland Wildlife Trust calls on MPs to bin the ‘Bulldozer Bill’
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is calling on MPs in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside to bin the ‘Bulldozer Bill’ - officially called the *Retained EU Law Bill - which threatens over a…
Stork's-bill
The bill-shaped seed pods of Common Stork's-bill explode when ripe, sending the seeds flying! This low-growing plant has pretty pink flowers and can be seen on grasslands and coastal sands.…
Meadow crane's-bill
Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…
Bloody crane's-bill
Bloody crane's-bill has striking magenta flowers that pepper our rare limestone pavements, grasslands and sand dunes with summer colour. It is a favourite of all kinds of insects, including…
Alnwick Wildlife Group: First steps with eight legs - an introduction to spiders and harvestmen
Ian Beddison explores the life of some local arachnids.
Lords-and-ladies
Look for the unusual flowers of lords-and-ladies in spring woodlands: a pale green sheath surrounds a spike of tiny, yellow flowers. This spike eventually forms a familiar, short stalk of striking…
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…