We protect and enhance the region's precious wildlife and landscapes, and empower people to pull on their wellies and get stuck into nature - join us today!https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mupe2msq7v2eWe still have a few spaces left on our final North Sea Pelagic Cruise of the season! Join marine expert, Martin Kitching, for a four-hour pelagic boat trip on Wednesday 09 September from 09:00-13:00 https://www.nwt.org.uk/events/2026-09-09-north-sea-pelagic-cruise04 Sep 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupe2msq7v2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3muofuvnjhm24Avocets are a great conservation success story: extinct in the UK during the 19th century, this beautiful bird was given a lifeline during the Second World War when it was able to recolonise the beaches of East Anglia which were closed and flooded as a defence against invasion. #FactFriday04 Sep 2026 07:10 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3muofuvnjhm24https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mum5xkzy3n2mFrom Friday 4th September - Sunday 4th October, Fidra is hosting The Great Global Nurdle Hunt and calling on everybody across the world to head to beaches, rivers and ports to look for the small plastic pellets, https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/calls-people-join-global-plastic-pollution-survey03 Sep 2026 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mum5xkzy3n2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mu7ufp7iwk2sWe’re looking for a practical, hands-on individual to support our Building and Facilities Coordinator in maintaining our offices, buildings, visitor centres and fleet vehicles. https://www.nwt.org.uk/jobs/facilities-and-vehicle-maintenance-assistant29 Aug 2026 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7ufp7iwk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mu5qj5cl552jFollowing the success of its first Habitat Heroes event our Communities and Nature team is inviting people aged 16 - 24 to get involved in Habitat Heroes 2, taking place Tuesday 8 September from 4pm to 7pm https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/back-popular-demand #ChampioningNature28 Aug 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5qj5cl552jhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mu5knezbuh27The Rothbury Estate appeal has reached over £26m of the £30m target! 🎉 https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/largest-appeal-its-kind-takes-giant-stride-towards-finish-line-ps55m-donated-week28 Aug 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5knezbuh27https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mu4pk4gfmk2lNatterer's bats will hibernate in small rock crevices, squeezing themselves into odd positions, including lying on their backs or sides, or even on their heads! They tend to hibernate alone or in small groups. #FactFriday #InternationalBatNight28 Aug 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4pk4gfmk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mu2u6xgrnh2mThis weekend is the last chance to take part in our summer trails! Book your place here: https://www.nwt.org.uk/events27 Aug 2026 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2u6xgrnh2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mtxvvwzsks2d https://www.nwt.org.uk/blog/emily-frith/spring-scurry-recap-annual-monitoring-red-squirrels #WilderWednesday26 Aug 2026 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxvvwzsks2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mtvyfuliqs27One-of-a-kind raffle prize rocks! Read on to find out how businesses and residents in Newcastle's Heaton community have joined forces to support appeal to secure The Rothbury Estate in Northumberland. https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/heaton-community-rallies-behind-bid-secure-rothbury-estate-nature 25 Aug 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvyfuliqs27https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mtt62ac6ll2uJoin us for free summer holiday fun tomorrow and Weds in Eldon Square to combine a shopping trip with a chance to learn more about local wildlife conservation. Sessions from 11 until 15:30. https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/paint-while-you-shop-says-wildlife-charity Image: Pexels-yankrukov 24 Aug 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtt62ac6ll2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mtqzq42hxl2iWhen we’re stressed, we withdraw. In nature, we reconnect, with people and ourselves. 👇 Where do YOU feel that connection most? #FixNatureFixHealth23 Aug 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqzq42hxl2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mtl7vvadv22iThe grasshopper warbler is named for its song which resembles an incredibly loud grasshopper. As we get older the first part of the hearing to deteriorate is the exact pitch the grasshopper warbler sings at! Sad to think most of us will stop hearing them at some stage in our lives. #FactFriday21 Aug 2026 07:20 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtl7vvadv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mtgqqx2yop2eWe're looking for a ranger to work on the Rothbury Estate! Closing date is Tuesday 8 September 2026 https://www.nwt.org.uk/jobs/rothbury-estates-ranger19 Aug 2026 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgqqx2yop2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mtecdygtue25We're hosting a special visible mending workshop at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre on Thursday 20 August to help people give their clothes a new lease of life. Find out more 👉 https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/northumberland-wildlife-trust-encourages-people-fall-back-love-their-clothes18 Aug 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtecdygtue25https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mtdtjnwzkz2jThe largest appeal in The Wildlife Trusts’ history needs a further £9m to reach its target, and we're asking the public for ‘a momentous final effort’ https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/two-months-go-rothbury-estate-appeal-surpasses-ps20m-milestone18 Aug 2026 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdtjnwzkz2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mt7gpzcj7d2cSociety talks a lot about treating illness. But how often do we talk about creating health and wellbeing? Nature is one of the simplest ways to feel better. 💬 What does it do for you? #FixNatureFixHealth https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/get-involved/campaign-us/fix-nature-fix-health16 Aug 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7gpzcj7d2chttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mt6qnqpy2m27Join us for the Nature for Health Fair - A celebration of how nature can support our mental and physical health. 📍 The Woodhorn Museum, NE63 9YF 🗓️ Saturday 12 September 2026 ⏰ 11am - 3pm https://www.nwt.org.uk/events/2026-09-12-nature-health-fair 16 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt6qnqpy2m27https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mt4ahmrlkf22Get to know grasshoppers with Peter G. Sutton, author of Field Guide to the Grasshoppers and Allies of Great Britain and Ireland, with our latest blog 'Hop into summer'. https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/guest/hop-summer15 Aug 2026 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4ahmrlkf22https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3msxnjalafb2tLynx are cats that were once native to Britain, and research suggests that there is enough habitat for them to make a comeback. What do you think? The Missing Lynx Project would like to know your views before 31st August. 🐾 Survey 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/missinglynxprojectquestionnaire/13 Aug 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxnjalafb2thttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3msxawk65qq2wNurdle action 14-18 August! A new spring tide between 14-18 August is expected to bring a fresh wave of nurdles onto beaches. Organisers are urging clean-up volunteers to prioritise these days. For information about how to support clean up efforts safely go to https://www.nwt.org.uk/nurdles13 Aug 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxawk65qq2whttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mssro7lmcd2gOur Osprey Watch season is almost at an end - if you want to see them:- 🗓️ This Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday - 12th, 15th & 16th August. ⏰ 11:00-16:00 📍 Tower Knowe, Kielder, NE48 1BX 💰 Free More info:- https://www.nwt.org.uk/events/2026-04-04-osprey-watch 📸 Photo - Peter Cairns/2020VISION11 Aug 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssro7lmcd2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3msqjjej5sp2cNorthumberland Wildlife Trust is shaped by its supporters. 💚 We're looking for ways to improve and want to know where you believe we can make the biggest difference for nature. ✍️ If you've a couple of minutes - take our survey 👉 https://www.nwt.org.uk/supporter-feedback 📸 Photo by Tom Marshall 10 Aug 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqjjej5sp2chttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3msplmm4uxw27Anyone can volunteer with Northumberland Wildlife Trust. With 60 nature reserves, two amazing visitor centres, offices and information programmes to run, there’s a wide range of things to do. And we can’t do it without you! Leanr more at www.nwt.org.uk/volunteer10 Aug 2026 07:35 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3msplmm4uxw27https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3mskmwdgl7o22Wave hello to some incredible ocean travellers this National Marine Week! 🦀🦭 Scroll through to discover the amazing journeys of the spider crab, Manx shearwater, grey seal, and bluefin tuna. Did you know any of these facts? #MarineWeek08 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mskmwdgl7o22https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3msiwyrbwdf2gHelp us secure The Rothbury Estate before the September purchase deadline. Thanks to the generosity of The Dixon Foundation and Ringtons, every donation in August will be doubled up to £100,000 Read more - https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/one-special-place-and-one-last-chance-secure-it07 Aug 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiwyrbwdf2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3msiptftyyk26Thank you to everyone who joined one of our beach cleans over the past few weeks, and to everyone else along the North East coast who has volunteered their time so far to help control the nurdle incident. Please continue to collect nurdles - we need to continue working to minimise the damage.07 Aug 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiptftyyk26https://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3msiexd5ldc2yWe've got some great events planned for the coming weeks in the Rothbury area. There's a variety of things for different ages, check out the flyer for more details. Please book your place online at www.nwt.org.uk/events07 Aug 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiexd5ldc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3msi46fmrzz2vCommon ragwort is a relatively tall-growing plant that has clusters of yellow, flattened flower heads. Common ragwort is one of the most frequently visited flowers by butterflies in the UK and more than 200 species of invertebrate have been recorded on it. #FactFriday07 Aug 2026 08:10 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3msi46fmrzz2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/northwildlife.bsky.social/post/3msfmkdjdkm2lDive in this National Marine Week and discover the incredible journeys of some of our ocean’s and rivers’ most remarkable travellers, from the mighty humpback whale and curious bottlenose dolphin to the determined Atlantic salmon and resilient limpet. Did you know any of these facts? #MarineWeek06 Aug 2026 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:cymmplpcdepl2rnrjs5oimu5/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfmkdjdkm2l