Bring Nature Back – Together!
All across Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside people are coming together in their communities, workplaces, schools and faith groups to do what they can to help nature recover. Click the pins to find out more about groups and activities in your local area. Or add your group to the map and help spread the word!
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Add your group to the Team Wilder map
Is your community, faith group or school taking action for wildlife? Add your group or project to the Team Wilder map and help spread the word!
To appear on the map your project or activity must be an action for nature in Northumberland, Newcastle or North Tyneside, which can include practical action, recording, campaigning, fundraising and education. Northumberland Wildlife Trust will review submissions and if we require further details we will get back to you – your pin will appear within 2 weeks.
Which pin does your group fit under?
Informal Community Group
A community group without formal structure, typically based on shared interests or local initiatives for nature.
Formal Community Group
A community group with a formal constitution and/or a bank account, focused on organising and implementing nature-related projects.
Place of Faith
Religious sites or places of worship where nature conservation is part of the community's values and activities.
Community gardens, allotments, orchards and woodlands
Groups dedicated to shared spaces like gardens, allotments, orchards, or woodlands, where nature-friendly practices are promoted.
Charity or CIC
Charitable organisations or Community Interest Companies (CICs).
Schools, Universities and Youth Clubs
Educational institutions and youth groups involved in nature conservation projects, learning programs, or environmental initiatives.
Wildlife recording groups
Groups that monitor and record wildlife, including birdwatching, animal tracking, plant identification, and habitat assessments.
Workplaces
Nature-focused projects or sustainability efforts within a workplace, promoting environmental responsibility and conservation.
Farms and landowners
Efforts to improve biodiversity and promote nature-friendly farming practices, such as creating wildflower meadows or restoring peatlands.
Individual and family actions
Actions taken at home or within the family, such as gardening for wildlife, reducing waste, or supporting local ecosystems.
Other
If your action for nature doesn’t fit into the categories above, share it here—every effort counts!