Gosforth's Wild Web: Woodland Fern Foray
About this Event
Essential Information
Event lead: NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common
Event length: 1 session, Thursday 27 August, 1.00 pm -3.00 pm (approx)
Event structure: Informal walk
Level: Beginner/Enthusiast
Meet at: Entrance from Denton Road, NZ 19724 64696, storm.scan.comb
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Event cost: £5
About this event
Join NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, for a beginner-friendly morning walk in search of ferns.
Species to tick off include:
Male-fern, Borrer's Male-fern, Golden-scaly Male-fern, Hart's-tongue, Hard Fern, Lady-fern & Broad Buckler-fern.
This will be a relaxed, explorative walk. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather and sturdy footwear, and also perhaps optics/a hand lens.
About Gosforth's Wild Web
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.
About the Event Lead
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 has a particular fondness for ferns, grasses and ancient woodland plants.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 5.00
