On Saturday 4^th July between 10:30am and 3:30pm at Jesmond Dene in Newcastle, the wildlife charity will be hosting minibeast hunts, bushcraft and survival skills activities as well as plenty of nature-based craft sessions.

Working alongside organisations including the 4^th Newcastle Scouts group and Anxious Minds - the multi award winning veteran community mental health charity, the day will showcase just some of the amazing opportunities and work going on in the area relating to many different aspects of nature - conservation, rewilding, sport and outdoor activities and research. 

Organisers hope people will the leave the event more people excited about and engaged in their local environment. 

Whether people attending are seasoned explorers or new to nature, there is something for everybody.

Alongside the activities, visitors can explore Pets’ Corner, enjoy the children’s playground, or take a stroll through the beautiful Jesmond Dene along the Ouseburn River., plus, there’s the opportunity to visit the nearby Pets’ Corner and children’s playground or enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Jesmond Dene along the Ouseburn River.

The event is open to everyone and completely free of charge!

For more information on the day, visit www.nwt.org.uk/events/2026-07-04-community-nature-fest

Aelfi Hackney, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Community Engagement Officer says:

“What a great way to start the countdown to the school holidays as well as finding out more about the work of our Championing Nature programme. There’s so much to get involved with and better still it’s all free!” 

The event is part of the wildlife charity’s Championing Nature Project and has been made possible by The Championships, Wimbledon and Emirates. 

More information about Championing Nature can be found at www.nwt.org.uk/championing-nature