Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds

On the borders of Gosforth, nestled within the grounds of St Nicolas Park, lies Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Coming here for the first time, one cannot but help take in the greenery on show…

At the end of February, I made the relatively short journey from Leeds up to Northumberland, or the “proper north” as I am frequently told, to begin a new position as a trainee for Northumberland…

I'm lucky enough to have had my garden as my saviour during the last year. It has been my retreat and my solace, a place to cope and to create and to re-inspire me. Fortunately, I moved to a…

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…

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…

In last month’s blog we wrote about the power of slowing down and observing nature in your local green space, and the benefit that this can have on your emotional connection with the world around…

The Wildlife Trusts and NWT in particular, are brilliant at communicating with the wider world. Getting the message across about wildlife and the need for support is critical and they do it so…

As we aim to set up a youth board this year, to advise and get involved in our conservation and engagement delivery and perhaps elect a young person to Council, I am reminded that we never stop…

I made a connection to Northumberland Wildlife Trust quite a few years before we returned north to live. A mutual friend and now our President, Conrad Dickinson, had told our CEO, Mike Pratt, that…