Habitats and flora of my favourite place: The Wansbeck

Schedule

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Great North Museum: Hancock | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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Join local naturalist Mark Welfare for an engaging exploration of the habitats and plant life of the beautiful Wansbeck Valley.
About this Event

Habitats and flora of my favourite place: The Wansbeck

Key Information

Speaker: Mark Welfare

Event length: Tuesday 9 June, 6pm to 7:30pm

Meet at: NHSN Council Room, Level 2, Great North Museum: Hancock

Event cost: £4 NHSN Members, £5 Non-members


About this Event

Join local naturalist Mark Welfare for an engaging exploration of the habitats and plant life of the beautiful Wansbeck Valley. In this session, Mark will share how he fell in love with the flora of the Wansbeck, highlighting some of its special habitats, notable plant species, ancient woodland indicators, and remarkable trees.

The talk will also include a brief introduction to wildlife and plant recording, and why documenting local nature matters.

Mark is a keen amateur general naturalist with particular interests in biological recording, the Wansbeck Valley, hoverflies, bees, moths, and plants. His enthusiasm and local knowledge offer a fascinating insight into one of Northumberland’s treasured landscapes.

Perfect for anyone with an interest in local wildlife, botany, conservation, or the natural history of the Wansbeck Valley.

Light refreshments provided.


Part of the Tuesdays @ 'The Hancock' series.

Join us on Tuesday evenings for talks and events exploring the stories behind natural history. View more events in this series here: Tuesdays @ 'The Hancock' by NHSN Events | Eventbrite

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Where is it happening?

Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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