An after-dark exploration of Ouseburn Woods under a starlit canopy.During the February New Moon, when the night-sky is at its darkest, a celestial canopy of starlight shines its brightest.Thanks to the rich darkness of the nearby Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, we can enjoy an essence of its beauty from areas in the city tucked […]
As a Christmas treat, we're so excited to invite you for an evening immersed in the inspirational landscape of Wild Finca. Tuning in all the way from Northern Spain, Luke and Katie will join us to host a virtual talk, with the chance for a discussion and Q&A at the end. Although the talk is […]
Come and find out about one of autumn's most iconic natural highlights - fabulous fungi! We're in for a real treat, as we welcome Dr Jasmin Packer, Vice President of Fungimap, and custodian of wild places in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. Part of the Ouseburn Wild Talks series, hosted in collaboration with Ouseburn […]
Imagine it’s 10 years from now, what does Wild Ouseburn mean for you in 2035?With so much achieved together since Wild Ouseburn launched in January 2024, and with 3-years of funding secured through the Reece Foundation’s Ouse Burn Way, now is the perfect time for us to make Wild Ouseburn into a real force-of-nature in […]
Come along to the first Ouseburn Wild Talk of the year - for a lush evening revisiting some of Wild Ouseburn's 2025 highlights, along with future ambitions with Cain Scrimgeour from Wild Intrigue.Part of the Ouseburn Wild Talks series, hosted in collaboration with Ouseburn Farm, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project. This year's talk series […]
Join us on World Rewilding Day as we welcome Paul Balmont, Programme Manager for the The Ouse Burn Way vision, to discuss the project's landscape-scale approach to improving sustainability, access and collaboration along the Ouseburn catchment.Part of the Ouseburn Wild Talks series, hosted in collaboration with Ouseburn Farm and the Ouseburn Trust, as part of the […]
We're delighted to welcome composting specialist Andrew Davenport for a revealing and inspirational insight into the essence of good composting, brought to within reach of us all. Part of the Ouseburn Wild Talks series, hosted in collaboration with Ouseburn Farm and the Ouseburn Trust, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project.This event is supported by the Newcastle […]
We're pleased to welcome Nick Figgis, Project Manager of the Wild Roots Community Garden situated in the Lower Ouseburn Valley. Part of the Ouseburn Wild Talks series, hosted in collaboration with Ouseburn Farm and the Ouseburn Trust, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project.ABOUT THE TALKFor decades our general approach to gardening has been carried […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Unfortunately Sophie is unwell so this event is now cancelled. Please do come along to Ouseburn Farm for 6.30pm and we will instead dive into the fascinating world of Beavers: their ecology, reintroduction and future, hosted by Heather Devey (Wild Intrigue).We're very excited to welcome North East author, Sophie Yeo, for an evening […]
Join brilliant botanist, James Common, for an exploration of Newcastle's wonderful weeds, elusive orchids and all in between. Part of the Ouseburn Wild Talks series, hosted in collaboration with Ouseburn Farm and the Ouseburn Trust, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project.ABOUT THE TALKJames Common is Senior Naturalist for the Naturalist History Society of Northumbrian […]
We are delighted to welcome Peter Shield, Senior Ecologist with Gateshead Council, to hear his perspective of opportunities for nature restoration in the urban landscape. Part of the Ouseburn Wild Talks series, hosted in collaboration with Ouseburn Farm and the Ouseburn Trust, as part of the Wild Ouseburn project.ABOUT THE TALKThe River Tyne physically divides […]
The UK is home to over 2,500 species of moths, yet there are only a handful of records from the Wild Ouseburn area. Like much of our wildlife, moths in the UK are declining, with an overall decrease of 28% since 1968. These nocturnal pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem and are a […]
The UK is home to over 2,500 species of moths, yet there are only a handful of records from the Wild Ouseburn area. Like much of our wildlife, moths in the UK are declining, with an overall decrease of 28% since 1968. These nocturnal pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem and are a […]
The UK is home to over 2,500 species of moths, yet there are only a handful of records from the Wild Ouseburn area. Like much of our wildlife, moths in the UK are declining, with an overall decrease of 28% since 1968. These nocturnal pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem and are a […]
The UK is home to over 2,500 species of moths, yet there are only a handful of records from the Wild Ouseburn area. Like much of our wildlife, moths in the UK are declining, with an overall decrease of 28% since 1968. These nocturnal pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem and are a […]
Join us for an exploration of Ouseburn’s wild side and a casual catch up about the Wild Ouseburn project. Each Wild Ouseburn Wander will take in different wild species and spaces, and will be an opportunity to share ideas with like-minded people. Along the way we will record the wildlife spotted, helping to better understand how […]
Colourful flashes of urban wildflowers creep out from wall crevices, between cracks in pavements and in the beautiful tangles of our green spaces.Everything from the purple clouds of Ivy-leaved Toadflax pushing through walls, to Elderflowers pulsing their perfume along paths, to much-misunderstood Dandelions (of which there are many species) bursting through concrete to feed our […]
Join us to help survey the birds of Wild Ouseburn with the Merlin Bird ID App!The Wild Ouseburn project aims to survey as much of the wildlife in the area as possible, documenting wildlife records that can help conserve and restore the species in the valley, by informing future management and identifying opportunities for rewilding.By […]
Discover the avian wonders of Wild Ouseburn with Wild Intrigue.If you’re intrigued by nature and are interested to learn more about your local wildlife, birding is a great skill and gateway to start discovering more about our wild urban inhabitants. In this short course you will:Sessions will take place partly indoors at Ouseburn Farm, and outdoors […]
Bring your own magical moth to lifeFamilies are invited to join Ouseburn-based artist Bethan Maddocks for a magical morning creating your own magnificent moths - to celebrate this humble icon of our precious dark skies.Under the artistic guidance of Bethan, you will create your own moth to take home with you using paper-cut and collage […]
Join us to help survey the birds of Wild Ouseburn with the Merlin Bird ID App!The Wild Ouseburn project aims to survey as much of the wildlife in the area as possible, documenting wildlife records that can help conserve and restore the species in the valley, by informing future management and identifying opportunities for rewilding.By […]
We are delighted to welcome Dr David Werner to discuss his work in exploring the health of our blue corridor, the Ouseburn. Part of the Ouseburn Wild Talks series, hosted in collaboration with Ouseburn Farm and the Ouseburn Trust. This event if free and open for all to attend as part of the Wild Ouseburn project. […]
Join us to explore and document the urban birds of Wild Ouseburn. Urban Bird Walks will take place at various locations across the project area to discover and document the wonderful array of bird species. We will be recording all of our sightings for the Wild Ouseburn project, so it’s an excellent chance to learn […]
Neil Heseltine and Leigh Weston run Hill Top Farm in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, where they continue the long Heseltine tradition of farming in Malham, whilst transforming their land into a place for nature to thrive. Life in the rural idyll of the Dales is a far cry from Leigh’s urban upbringing in Wallsend, but her Newcastle-roots […]
A pioneering documentary by professional underwater and wildlife cameraman, Jack Perks, ‘Britain’s Hidden Fishes’ explores coastlines, chalk streams, lakes and rivers to put a spotlight on the underdogs of British fauna; our fish. Shot over two years, the film brings a new light on the intriguing behaviours and diversity of fish, bringing light to an […]