North East

North East - join in local nature and wildlife activities

Discover the varied environment of the North East

Help us explore the environmental quality and biodiversity along the Tyne Corridor and Durham coastline.

There are many areas of outstanding natural beauty - known as AONBs - in the North East region, but there are also a number of urban sites with a legacy of industrial contamination.

We want to help people of all ages to appreciate the local environment and wildlife of the region in the context of its cultural heritage.

Get involved

Join in an OPAL event or activity
We organise a range of activities that are open to everyone, including educational programmes and art projects at Moorbank Botanic Gardens and other key sites. Get in touch to find out more.

Take part in an OPAL survey
Learn more about soils, water, lichens and climate, and contribute to valuable research with an OPAL survey.

For support, advice and survey packs contact aidan.doyle@newcastle.ac.uk.