For National Marine Week, make a pledge to help protect our oceans and rivers. Use our top tips on how to reduce your plastic waste. No matter where you are, we can all help protect our waters. Find more ways to use less plastic here 👉 https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-use-less-plastic

Get a behind the scenes look into the Northumberland Peat Partnership, and hear from some members of the team as they reveal the work they are doing and why it's important to protect our Peatlands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3k9OYWkylg #Peatland #PeatlandRestoration #InternationalBogDay

We're kicking off National Marine Week this year with a brand new blog from Katarina Martin, where she's introducing us to the migratory species found along the North East coast. Read here: https://www.nwt.org.uk/blog/katarina-martin/you-can-go-your-own-way

Looking to learn more about our iconic native red squirrels this summer while having fun? Join the Red Squirrel Recovery Network as we bring you an exciting programme of FREE family-friendly nature activities! Find out more and book your place on our website. https://www.nwt.org.uk/events

We're really looking forward to celebrating Great North Bog Day 2026 this weekend at Moss Peteral! Check out this really interesting IUCN article and recording on Bog Breathing by Sarah Smout. https://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/blog/sarah-smout/bog-breathing #Peatland #InternationalBogDay

Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a variety of names that conjure up some interesting images. These names include 'Granny's toenails', 'butter and eggs', eggs and bacon', and 'hen and chickens'. #FactFriday

Donate to us for FREE whenever you shop online for groceries. 💰 It's a bit like cashback - but for nature! 💚 Shop and raise > https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/northwildlifetrust?utm_source=charitytoolkit&utm_content=55088&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=CTGroceryShoppingCampaign

Try our new cheese scone and bacon melt - our delicious homemade cheese scone with extra mature cheddar cheese melted & sandwiched together with bacon rashers 😍 Also try with caramelised onion chutney or chilli jam 😋 Available this weekend from the Lookout Cafe at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre

Common butterwort is an insectivorous plant. Many years ago, people believed that rubbing the juices of the leaves of common butterwort into the udders of cows would protect against evil and bad butter; hence the common name. #FactFriday

If you're hot - nature is too! Read our top tips to find our how best to help look after wildlife throughout this continued spell of warm weather 🫗🦔🐦

Last weekend, our Big Waters nature reserve was victim to mindless vandalism, where vandals attempted to break into one of the wildlife watching hides on the reserve. https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/mindless-vandalism-north-tyneside-nature-reserve

Dyer's greenweed has bright yellow flowers that appear from June to August. It is an important foodplant for a range of scarce moths and other insects. Dyer's greenweed gets its common name from its traditional use in dying fabric - it would produce a vibrant yellow colour. #FactFriday

We're looking for a Project Officer to join the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) team! Deadline for applications is Monday 27 July 2026 at 9:00am More information and application details can be found at https://www.nwt.org.uk/jobs/red-squirrel-recovery-network-rsrn-project-officer

Lady's bedstraw has small, narrow leaves on angular stems. The stems carry frothy heads of tiny, yellow flowers. Historically, lady's bedstraw was used to curdle milk in the process of cheese-making - a vegetarian replacement for rennet which is made from the stomach lining of cows. #FactFriday

We are looking for people able to work at heights, with access to ladders, to help install boxes across South East Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside. If you're interested, or know anyone who might be interested, then please contact Lucy at lucy.ingham@northwt.org.uk

Join us on Saturday 4th July between 10:30am and 3:30pm at Jesmond Dene for minibeast hunts, bushcraft activities and loads of other nature-based sessions, all completelely free of charge! https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/everybody-invited-celebrate-nature-july #ChampioningNature

June is the month when Rothbury is fully showing off; those that explore it at this time of year are in for an absolute treat - these glorious photos were all taken just this week. 📸💚 Help us to secure The Rothbury Estate at https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/rothbury-estate-nature-and-nation

The flowers of Meadowsweet are sometimes used in wine, beer and vinegar, or to give jams a subtle almond flavour. In fact, the common name of this plant likely arose as a result of it being used to flavour mead. #FactFriday

Hosted by the Wilder Northumberland Network and the Northumberland Peat Partnership, the Great North Bog Day brings together landowners, ecologists, artists, and peatland specialists to explore the connections between people and peat. https://www.nwt.org.uk/events/2026-07-25-great-north-bog-day-2026

The Handlebards are returning to Northumberlandia this August for another Shakespeare production! The troupe will be performing a fantastically funny production of As You Like It - under the watchful eye of the Lady of the North. https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/handlebards-peddling-back-ninth-year

Have you ever seen a bee having a nap on a flower? 🥺 Get outside and give wildlife photography a go for #30DaysWild - you never know what photo opportunities you'll find when you slow down and give nature your full attention 🐝💮 #InsectWeek

Hedgehog Hydration Break 🫗🦔 Leaving a shallow dish of fresh water out in your garden can really help a hedgehog through the hot weather this week - nothing deep enough to become trapped in, but easy enough for them to access. A simple act that can save lives. 💚 📸 Photo © Nick Upton

Happy summer solstice ☀️🌅🌄 It's officially the longest day of the year. With a whopping 16 hours of sunlight today there is so much time to get outdoors for #30DaysWild! Let us know how you'll be celebrating 👇

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Grandads, Stepdads and father figures who inspire a love for the natural world 🌿💚

Wimbledon has released the Championing Nature report, showing the amazing impact the programme has had over it's very first year. Read more 👉 https://www.nwt.org.uk/news/wimbledon-reveals-impact-championing-nature-programme-anniversary-event-featuring-ambassador #ChampioningNature

The 'dew' of round-leaved sundews once formed the basis of anti-ageing potions as people believed it was a source of youth and virility. Later on, the plant was also used as a love charm because of its power to lure and trap helpless insects. #FactFriday

We are looking for a Finance officer to join our current team with some experience in the general process of a busy finance team. Deadline for applications is Thursday 25 June 2026. More info: https://www.nwt.org.uk/jobs/finance-officer-0

There are still a few spaces available to book at Alnwick Playhouse's Peatlands Discovery Day this weekend ! Find out more: https://alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/peatlands-discovery-day/

The pyramidal orchid displays bright pink flowers in a dense, pyramid-shaped cluster at the top of its stem. Fun fact: Orchid seeds do not store enough food to grow on their own, so they team up with a mat-forming fungus in the soil. In turn, the orchid’s roots protect the fungus. #FactFriday

We are looking to appoint a confident, helpful and enthusiastic assistant to join our café team based at The Look Out Café at Hauxley Nature Reserve. Deadline for applications is Friday 19 June 2026. For more information or application details head to https://www.nwt.org.uk/jobs