Spring Clean: Community Litter Pick

Spring Clean: Community Litter Pick

Join us for a chilled nature walk and community litter pick at Heaton Park in conjunction with Newcastle City Council for Volunteers Week :)

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Date and time

Thu, 5 Jun 2025 10:00 - 12:00 BST

Location

Heaton Park Car Park

Heaton Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5JS United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Essential Information

Event lead: Ellie Davison, Urban Naturalist

Event length: 1 session, Thursday 5 June, 10.00 am -12.00 pm (approx)

Event structure: Informal nature walk / litter pick, followed by tea and coffee.

Meet at: Heaton Park carpark, Gridref: NZ 26684 65678, What3Words: hurt.wizard.value

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Event cost: Free to all


About this event

Join NHSN Urban Naturalist Ellie Davison for a relaxed nature walk and community litter pick at Heaton Park. Enjoy spotting urban wildlife while helping to keep the area clean. This is a joint event with NHSN and Newcastle City Council as part of Volunteers Week.

Please bring binoculars if you have them, wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear.

There will be hi vis and gloves provided as well as litter pickers but please feel free to bring your own!


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.

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Founded in 1829, the Natural History Society of Northumbria (NHSN) is one of the oldest natural history societies in the world.  Today, we are a registered charity (no. 526770) that aims to encourage the study and exploration of the natural world in North East England.

Each year, NHSN volunteers lead field trips and events across North East England, providing opportunities to experience, enjoy and observe wildlife.

EMAIL: nhsn@ncl.ac.uk   PHONE: 0191 208 2790FACEBOOK: naturalhistorynorthumbria   TWITTER: @NEE_NaturalistINSTAGRAM: nee_naturalist

FreeJun 5 · 10:00 BST