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Apr
27
Amphibians & Reptiles of the North-East
Course runs from 27th Apr 2012 until 29th Jun 2012
Fridays at 7pm
Plunge into the amazing world of amphibians and reptiles of the North East. Explore where they can be found, learn their ecology and how to help conserve these special creatures. 10 sessions includes 5 outdoor classes. The course is led by Rachel Jackson and John Grundy.
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Cost: £83 (Concessions £67)
May
01
Bird Song and Breeding Behaviour
Course runs from 1st May 2012 until 3rd Jul 2012
Tuesdays at 10.15am or 1pm
A wonderful opportunity to learn how to identify and interpret the songs, calls and territories of birds of the North East. 10 week course with 5 field trips, including Farne Islands, Druridge Bay, Northumberland National Park and lowland woodlands and wetlands. This course; which is led by David Noble-Rollin; has a choice of two course beginning at either 10.15am or 1pm.
For more details on this course please click this link
Cost: £83 (Concessions £67)
May
02
Wildlife Digital Photography
Course runs from 2nd May 2012 until 4th Jul 2012
Wednesdays at 1pm
Learn how to take fantastic digital photographs of our wonderful local wildlife. David Noble-Rollin leads this 10-week course aimed at those who have a digital camera but still tend to use it on the automatic settings and would like to take better photographs and improve their wildlife photography techniques. 10 week course includes 2 field sessions.
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Cost: £89 (Concessions £67)
May
02
Northumbrian Rivers
Course runs from 2nd May 2012 until 4th Jul 2012
Wednesdays at 10.15am
From the boggy hilltops of the Cheviots and Pennines fast flowing streams descend to wide meandering valleys and the sea. Northumbria's rivers each have their own unique character. Over 10 sessions you will explore how the interplay of underlying geology and water has created the familiar landscapes of our river catchments. Includes one half day field trip and 2 full-day trips. The course is led by Derek Teasdale.
Cost: £83 (Concessions £67)
May
03
Ecology of the North East Coast
Course runs from 3rd May 2012 until 7th Jun 2012
Thursdays at 10.15am
Veronica Howard leads this 6 week course exploring the ecology of the north east’s coastal habitats. Rocky shores, dune systems, salt marsh, estuaries, mudflats and sea cliffs are all habitats where the land meets the sea and the plants and animals found there have adapted to this challenging environment. Includes a field trip to the Druridge Bay area.
Cost: £50 (Concessions £40)
How to Book
Learn more about the natural world from local experts in an informal and friendly atmosphere and meet other people who share similar interests.
To book on one of our courses please download this Course Enrolment Form, print it out, fill it in and send it to us with payment. Or give us a call and we can post an enrolment form to you.
Our courses vary in length, costs and the amount of time spent on field trips or in the classroom, so please check each course for details. There are no entry requirements and written work is optional. All our courses are suitable for beginner and intermediate level.
Classroom sessions take place either in the Great North Museum: Hancock or the University of Newcastle campus, both in central Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
If you have questions about any of our courses, please contact the Society office and we will be pleased to help. You can download our terms and conditions below.
What Others Say
I really love being able to get to grips with specimens indoors, and then having the opportunity to see what we had studied actually growing outdoors. Fascinating!
Fiona Aungier
Lower Plants student
I enjoy the course very much. Really, it’s just getting together with knowledgeable friends!
Barry McWilliam
Quaternary student
I like everything about my course! Our tutor is great, I really enjoy the field trips and you make friends with people who have the same interests.
Sylvia Jones
Birds of the North East student
Having the courses in the Society’s home at the Great North Museum: Hancock enables us to look at the actual fossil specimens and appreciate them more.
Rose Kay
Origins of Man student
Charity Details
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