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Countryside & Wildlife

 
Lamesley Pastures
The Angel of the North from Lamesley Pastures Countryside Site

Did you know that over half of Gateshead is made up of Countryside?

The council cares for over 20 nature reserves and country parks| for the benefit of people and wildlife. These wonderful places include ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, ponds and riverbanks and most are just a bus ride away.

Our aim is to, "Conserve, enhance and promote our countryside for the benefit of people and wildlife."

There is lots to see and do in Gateshead's Countryside, you can take a walk, watch wildlife| and escape from the stresses of modern life. We produce a number of leaflets| and most of these are available as downloads or are free from libraries or our Visitor Centres|.

Countryside Volunteers 

Gateshead Voluntary Countryside Rangers

If you want to get more involved in our work you can help us by joining Gateshead Voluntary Countryside Rangers. The Voluntary Rangers take part in a wide range of work such as tree planting or carrying out wildlife surveys.

Find out more about the Volunteer Countryside Rangers at the following event -

Volunteer Plant Sale
9th June Swalwell Visitor Centre
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED FROM THE 12TH MAY
10:30am - 2pm (weather permitting)
Grab some plant bargains and contribute to nature conservation work in Gateshead.
You can also donate plants - please come early!
Refreshments available.

Community garden groups can also have a free stall at the event - please contact Jayne Calvert jaynecalvert@gateshead.gov.uk| for more information.

 

External links

Wildlife images used on the countryside pages are courtesy of Darin Smith