Perfect for beginners, take a closer look at our diverse and interesting urban plants with NHSN Senior Naturalist James Common.

Essential Information

Event lead: James Common

Event length: 1 session, Thursday 17 September, 10.00 am-12.30 pm (approx)

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

Meet at: Outside the Cycle Hub, Quayside, NE6 1RN, NZ 26530 64077, shaped.deputy.flame

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Event cost: £3

About this event

Weeds, wildflowers, whatever you choose to call them, our towns and cities are home to an astonishing variety of plants just waiting to be discovered. Join us for a relaxed and friendly walk along the Ouse Burn Way as we explore the resilient, remarkable and, in some cases, surprisingly scarce plants thriving in this urban landscape.

Perfect for beginners, this series of walks with botanist and NHSN Senior Naturalist James Common will introduce you to the fascinating flora that shares our city. Together, we'll learn to recognise common and familiar species, discover what makes them so successful, and develop a new appreciation for the colourful plants bringing life to our streets, parks and riversides.

Questions are always welcome. If you have any queries before the event, or would like help identifying a plant afterwards, please email james.common@newcastle.ac.uk.

Accessibility

This event comprises a walk of approx 1 mile, mostly on maintained paths.

Recommended equipment:

Sturdy shoes.

About the event lead:

James works as Senior Naturalist at NHSN. Outside of work, he is a passionate wildlife recorder with a focus on botany and invertebrates. As a botanist, he is a joint BSBI Vice-County Recorder for North Northumberland and an iRecord verifier for South Northumberland. Away from plants, he is an enthusiastic recorder of insects, especially ladybirds.

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