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Winter Tree Identification and Folklore
Meet at the Ouseburn Parks Visitor Centre (next to Millfield House Café)
Learn about some of the myths and legends that surround some of our trees and learn how to identify trees in winter on this walk through some of the Ouseburn Parks. Booking essential. Contact the Rangers to book your place and for access details 2812082.
Birds for beginners (Walks at 11am – 12.30pm and 1pm – 2.30pm)
Ouseburn Parks Visitor Centre - Jesmond Dene
Come and join the RSPB on a walk around Ouseburn Parks to discover bird life in the trees, on the ground and around the river. Help us to record what we find and join in a bird craft activity. Please bring binoculars if you have them but there will be some available if not. This event is suitable for all ages, but access is via steps and steep slopes, unsuitable for buggies or wheelchairs. Booking for the bird walk is essential. The craft activity will be running all day and is drop in. Phone (0191) 2812082 for bookings and more information.
Furry Fun
Pets’ Corner
Find out about the animals in pets corner and take part in a special animal trail. At certain times throughout the day there will be an opportunity to meet some of the smaller animals. This is a drop in event. For more information phone (0191) 281 2082.
Ancient Tree Hunt
Ouseburn Parks
Come along to find out more about the Woodlands Trust Ancient Tree Hunt and how you can get involved to help us measure the Ancient Trees in your local parks and beyond! The event will start with a short talk and then we will set off on a walk to find and measure some Ancient Trees. Booking Essential. Please contact the Rangers on 2812082 for more information and access details
Talk: Lord Armstrong and his friends
Ouseburn Parks Visitor Centre - Jesmond Dene
Henrietta Heald, author of William Armstrong: Magician of the North, will be giving a talk and presentation about William Armstrong, his connections with Jesmond Dene and his relationships with other influential people of the time. Booking essential. For booking and more information phone (0191) 281 2082.
Past Present and Future
Jesmond Dene
Explore the wonders of Jesmond Dene in the company of volunteers who are passionate about the park. The walk will examine the history and the natural history of the Ouseburn valley and the extraordinary changes it has seen. Please meet at the east end of Armstrong Bridge at the noticeboard and entrance gates to Jesmond Dene. Booking is essential. To book and for more information please phone 0191 281 2082.
Volunteer Taster Session
Ouseburn Parks - Jesmond Dene/Heaton Park
Are you looking for a new way to keep fit or just spend more time outdoors? Do you fancy volunteering in the Ouseburn Parks? Come along to this taster session to find out more. All equipment will be provided but please wear old clothes and sturdy footwear. For meeting place and more information contact the Rangers on 2812082.
Animal Tails (for under fives)
Ouseburn Parks Visitor Centre – Jesmond Dene
Join us for a story, activities and a chance to meet some furry friends. A great introduction to our animals in pets’ corner. This is a drop in event. Some of the session will be outside in pets’ corner. For more information phone (0191) 281 2082
Earth Walk part of Jesmond Community Festival
Meet at the Ouseburn Parks Visitor Centre (next to Millfield House Café)
Explore your senses on this early spring walk through some of the Ouseburn Parks. You may find a rainbow, watch a leaf slide show or make a smelly cocktail! Children must be accompanied by an adult and please come prepared to get a little bit muddy. Suitable for families, recommended minimum age 5 years. Booking essential. Sorry this event is not accessible for buggies or wheelchairs. For more information please contact the Rangers on 2812082.
