Join Lyndsey Dunn for an evening of moth discovery at Gosforth Nature Reserve. We’ll set up a light trap at dusk and watch nocturnal insects arrive. Along the way, we’ll chat about moth ecology, how to identify common species, and the important role moths play in local ecosystems.

Please note that you will need to wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. Wrap up warm as it can get chilly! Please bring a torch or headtorch as it will be dark. This event is open to everyone, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

This event will be taking at and after dusk - please bring a torch (headtorch or handheld - not a phone torch!).

Essential Information

Event lead: Lyndsey Dunn

Event length: 1 session, Friday 15 August, 9.45 pm -11.15 pm (approx)

Level: All levels

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

Event cost: Free

Photos will be taken at this event to use on social media and in NHSN publicity material. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let us know at the start of the event.

Recommended equipment

Essential: Sturdy shoes, warm layers, torch

Optional: Insect repellant

About the Ouse Burn Way

Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers 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

Lydsey Dunn is an ecologist who volunteers with the Northumberland Bat Group and is working towards her Volunteer Bat Roost Visitor licence. She is a keen amateur naturalist who has a passion for lepidoptera and botany, and lives in Gateshead with her many house plants.

Moth Night at Gosforth Nature Reserve