Ouse Burn Way: Community Dead Hedge Habitat Creation

Join us for a hands-on Dead Hedging Habitat Creation Day at Woolsington Parish Ponds! We’ll be adding to the existing 'dead hedge'. This natural barrier will help make the nature area more secure while providing shelter for birds, small mammals, insects, and amphibians. Litter pickers also available.

With free refreshments kindly provided by CafeCup, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to pause, chat, and enjoy the surroundings. ☕

This session will be informal, educational, and lots of fun. You’ll learn about the environmental benefits of dead hedging and pick up some practical woodland skills along the way.

Please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty and sturdy boots. Please also bring work gloves if you have them although some will be provided.

Whether you’re a regular volunteer or simply curious about conservation, everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there! 🌿

Event lead: Ellie Davison and Cal Sherlock

Event length: 1 session, Sunday 12 April, 10.00 am-12.00 pm (approx)

Meet at: Woolsington Parish Pond (Lily Pond), Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NZ 19165 69726, W3W: ///riots.fishery.runner.

Please plan your route beforehand as there is no on site parking. Map with meeting point and details for nearby parking included below.

Photos will be taken at this event to use on social media and in NHSN publicity material. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let us know at the start of the event.

Toilet facilities are not available and there is no cafe on site.

The walk is approximately 1.5 miles along a trail. Please wear sturdy footwear as some of the paths can be uneven in places and can get muddy in places. This site is not generally regarded as wheelchair accessible.

Please email Ellie at [email protected] for any accessibility questions.

Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers events that encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. From exploring local wildlife to discovering the hidden gems in your community, these activities are a great way to experience the natural world in Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you spot in your own neighbourhood? Come along and join us for some outdoor fun, and start noticing the wildlife around you. For more information about the project, please click here.

Map to show how to get to meeting point (red x) below. Best options for parking are Cowell's Garden Centre (B on map, w3w//hops.agreed.neck) or layby on A696 (D on map, w3w//engage.pages.rival - please note this layby has limited parking).

Please leave extra time!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Woolsington Parish Ponds (Lily Pond), Woolsington Parish Ponds, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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