Gateshead Wildlife Group

The group meet on the first Wednesday of each month from September to April. The meetings are held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5EY and start at 7.15pm. Free car parking is available at Lowery Lane Car Park. 

The talks include a wide range of wildlife topics eg Wild Flowers, Birds, Mammals, Insects, Reptiles and conservation issues.

This is a very friendly group - please bring your friends. Between May and August the Group have outdoor meetings.  The venues vary according to the interests of the Group.  

Cost:  Membership is £6.00 per annum.  Visitors £2.00 per meeting.  Refreshments 50p.

Winter Programme 2023 / 2024

Wednesday, 6 September 2023

"Exmoor Ponies and Conservation Grazing" by Juliet Rogers, Moorland Mousie Trust

Wednesday, 4 October 2023

"Rewilding and Regeneration Farming" by Geoff Kilner, Gateshead Wildlife Group

Wednesday, 1 November 2023

"Little Tern Project" by Amanda Bell, Durham Wildlife Trust

Wednesday, 6 December 2023

"Brockwatch – a Badger Video Diary" by Richard Muggeridge  Gateshead Wildlife Group

 

Wednesday, 3 January 2024

“Travel Documentaries: The Flowering Desert” by Alan and Pat Porrett (Photographers)

Exploring Eastern South Africa. Mainly looking at Namaqualand during the winter flowering season when the semi desert becomes the most colourful flower area in the world.

Wednesday, 7 February

"The Life of a Wildlife Crime Officer”

Lee Davison, Northumbria Police Wildlife Crime Officer

Wednesday, 6 March

Annual General Meeting followed by

"Damselflies and Dragonflies"

Michael Coates, Durham County Recorder

Wednesday, 3 April

“Bee Jeopardy”

The hazards bees are currently facing from climate change to pesticides and parasites.

Keith Bartlem

Part-time Bee Inspector for DEFRA

 

The illustrated talks last about 45 minutes and afterwards there is time for a cuppa and a chat!  All welcome.