Gosforth's Wild Web: In Search of a Special Orchid

Enjoy a friendly, informal walk in search of late-summer orchids with NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common.

On this walk, we'll focus on finding the rare Tyne Hellebroine (Epipactis dunensis var. Tynensis) at one of its only sites in the city, recording any we find as part of Gosforth's Wild Web. We should also encounter Broad-leaved Helleborine, any lingering marsh-orchids, and a range of other interesting plants.

Please bring sturdy footwear and waterproofs if needed.

Event lead: James Common

Event length: 1 session, Tuesday 14 July, 1`1.00 am -1.00 pm

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

Meet at: Kingfisher Boulevard, Lemington, in industrial estate just after the Kingfisher Bridge, NZ 18969 64162, flesh.mimic.stocks

Event cost: £5

All Gosforth's Wild Web events are fun and friendly. They provide opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy and experience local wildlife in the neighbourhoods across Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you discover in your local area? Join in today and start noticing nature near you. For more information about the project, please see here.

James works as Senior Naturalist at NHSN. Outside of work, he is a passionate wildlife recorder with a focus on botany and invertebrates. As a botanist, he is a joint BSBI Vice-County Recorder for North Northumberland and an iRecord verifier for South Northumberland, and recently published the .