Getting Started with Winter Tree ID

Join Alex Kennair for a chilled outdoor session at Gosforth Nature Reserve looking at identifying trees using winter characteristics.

About this event

Join NHSN volunteer and botanist Alex Kennair for a relaxed session at Gosforth Nature Reserve, looking at identifying trees using winter characteristics.

Please bring warm clothing and sturdy footwear, and perhaps a flask of something hot to enjoy!

Essential Information

Event lead: Alex Kennair

Event length: 1 session, Friday 23 January, 10.00 am -12.00 pm (approx)

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

Meet at: Gosforth Nature Reserve (entrance), NZ 25998 69900, W3W: inch.caring.gave

Event cost: Free to all

About The Ouse Burn Way Project

Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers free, enjoyable events that encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. From exploring local wildlife to discovering the hidden gems in your community, these activities are a great way to experience the natural world in Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you spot in your own neighbourhood? Come along and join us for some outdoor fun, and start noticing the wildlife around you. For more information about the project, please click here.

About Event Lead

Alex Kennair is a NHSN volunteer, a NHSN Field Skills graduate, ecologist, and is currently studying at Newcastle University. In his spare time, he enjoys pond dipping, botany, and mycology.