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Taking action for nature and connecting people with this dramatic upland National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark.
@northpennines.bsky.socialMany waxcap fungi are scarce or in decline. They're found in greater numbers on grasslands which have been managed in a traditional way for a long time.
Join us #surveying for #waxcaps on farms in the #NorthPennines on 7/13/20/27 Oct, 10-3. No prior experience required. More/sign-up buff.ly/M9BCv1H
@northpennines.bsky.socialVisit the latest exhibition at Bowlees Visitor Centre showcasing the 2026 #communityarts projects that have explored the #miningheritage of the #NorthPennines as part of the Land of Lead and Silver project.
Bowlees Visitor Centre is open 10-4, daily until 1 November, weekends only 7 to 29 November.
@northpennines.bsky.socialRSPB Geltsdale is the latest site to join our North Pennines Outdoor Mobility network. The all-terrain mobility scooters will allow visitors to explore 2 routes at the reserve which offer opportunities for #birdwatching. Read more and book buff.ly/3fV0QOn
#northpennines #mobilityscooter #rspbg
@northpennines.bsky.socialThanks to our principal funders, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as well as all the farmers, land managers, partner organisations, volunteers, groups and communities who made this happen. #nature #nationallandscapes
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Read more about the successes of the programme and watch out for more information including films and blog posts in the coming weeks
@northpennines.bsky.social110 hectares of woodland created, restored and enhanced, and 8km of hedgerows planted 284 hectares of grassland restoration or enhancement 18,900 adults and 3,600 young people participating in 388 scheme activities and events 450 volunteers dedicated 6700 hours to restore nature and improve habitats
@northpennines.bsky.social3961 hectares of land were restored or enhanced, including peatland, woodland, grassland and habitat for wading birds: 200 farmers across Teesdale and Swaledale involved in the programme 1,607 hectares of peatland under restoration 1,841 hectares of wetland and rush habitat improved ...
@northpennines.bsky.socialAt the end of this month, the Tees-Swale programme comes to an end, and we have been celebrating the success of this partnership between the North Pennines National Landscape team, the @yorkshiredales.org.uk, and all the farmers, land managers, volunteers, groups & organisations involved.
@northpennines.bsky.socialA volunteer on our archive diaries project has become hooked on chipping away at each entry, translating from Caldwell Harpur’s language of Lenish into phonetic English to reveal his life in Nenthead over a century ago.
More: buff.ly/IDc4WDH
#thenationallotteryheritagefund #historicengland
@northpennines.bsky.socialNenthead Big Dig took place from 1-11 Aug with community members having a fantastic experience digging in gardens & land around the village. Various objects were found including iron nails, Victorian blue & white pottery, a coin (possibly Victorian) & medieval pottery.
#northpennines #Archaeology
