How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
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Polar explorer to launch wildlife debate
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is offering people from the region (and beyond) with an interest in nature, the opportunity to have their say on environmental threats and climate change.
Invasive species week - Introducing the American mink
American mink are non-native and pose a threat to water voles in our region. Naturally Native Project Officer, Emily Marshall takes a detailed look at this species and how we can help restore…
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Army of volunteers plant 1,500 trees in Newcastle
Around 50 volunteers armed with spades planted trees at five sites in Blakelaw Park on Saturday, March 5.
1,500 more trees planted in Newcastle for North East Community Forest
Volunteers and councillors recently joined forces to plant 1,500 trees in Newcastle as part of the North East Community Forest.
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
The secret world of fungi
What do you think of when you hear the word fungi? For some thoughts might turn to mouth-watering mushrooms, carefully foraged from a supermarket shelf. For others it might conjure images of fairy…
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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…
Ready, steady, plant!
Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s ‘Kielderhead Wildwood’ project, which it manages in partnership with the Forestry Commission, has received a cash boost of £5,000 from the Community Foundation, as…
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places
'Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature's decline to the point of no return