Life Around Us - A Guided Walk
DATE: Saturday, April 4
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM (This is approx, the walk may finish earlier)
Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted on site
This is an all-weather event and will go ahead in most conditions. Please come prepared for the weather with appropriate clothing and footwear. The event will only be cancelled in the case of dangerous weather conditions.
There will be a rest break halfway through the walk. You are invited to bring food and drink, and we encourage you to hydrate regularly. Please be mindful of taking your rubbish with you to dispose of later.
LOCATION: Gosforth Nature reserve.
You can find travel information here:
https://www.nhsn.org.uk/visit-gosforth-nature-reserve/
We may be able to help with your travel costs, please contact hello @ sister-shack.com (no spaces) for more information.
COST: £3+bf- £15+bf PAYF
Thanks to generosity of the reserve, there is no entry fee.
ACCESS - You can find all access information here:
https://www.nhsn.org.uk/visit-gosforth-nature-reserve/
AMENITIES
Toilet facilities on site include an eco-loo, located on the main path to the south of the reserve, and an accessible toilet at the reserve entrance.
We have access to the on-site field room, and we will start the walk there for introductions. You can store items here at your own risk. We accept no responsibility for your items. There are also toilets in the field room.
https://www.nhsn.org.uk/hire-the-field-studies-room/
Dr. Laura Braunholtz will be joining the walk to provide guidance and support as needed.
🌈 🌱Saturday April 4, 1-4 PM
A guided walk with Nadia Shaikh
This gentle walk invites participants to slow down and notice the non-human life that surrounds us. Through observation and conversation, Nadia will encourage curiosity about the plants, birds and other wildlife we encounter along the way, and invite us to reflect on the non-human kin who share this landscape with us.
The walk aims to build confidence in learning about the land around us and highlights the importance of more people becoming knowledge holders of their local environment, deepening our understanding of and connection to nature. It is vital that more people become knowledge holders of the land around us and build confidence in learning about the nature around us. .
Due to the limited capacity of this walk, kindly inform us if you are unable to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list. Please avoid not showing up on the day. These types of events are in high demand and provide great value to our community
PAYF
Booking:
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Nadia Shaikh
Nadia Shaikh is a naturalist and ornithologist, she is a director of the Right to Roam campaign which seeks to open up the countryside so more people can access nature. She has worked in nature conservation for 14 years and is passionate about helping people rebuild their relationship with the natural world.
Originally from the North East, she now lives in Scotland where she enjoys roaming free, rock pooling and kayaking.