Moth trapping
Carol Inskipp and Karen Blackburn were moth trapping on Monday night in the quarry and caught 81 moths and 30 different species. The most notable were the Alder Moth and the Dwarf Pug, both of which are local and uncommon…
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Sustainable living in a natural environment
Natural Explorers: Mini-beasts
We have a children’s Natural Explorers event on this half term. Please book early to ensure it runs. Natural Explorers: Mini-beasts Harehope Quarry Thursday 30 May, 1.30am – 4.00pm Come and enjoy some fun in the outdoors. Under 8s must…
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Spider hunting adaptations workshop
Harehope Quarry has been designated as a Special Invertebrate Site by the North Pennines AONB Partnership’s Cold-blooded and Spineless project. The site will be a venue for a number of events this summer. The first of these is the spider…
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New pond dipping platform
A new pond dipping platform was built on one of the wildlife ponds this weekend by co-operative members of the Harehope Quarry Project. The platform will be used for community events and activities as well as by visiting school groups.…
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Woodblock Printing
A lovely, relaxed day was spent woodblock printing last Friday, led by artist Steve Dales. See some o the prints below.
Woodblock printing
There are still a few places left on the woodblock printing course with Steve Dales Friday 10 May 10.00am – 4.00pm Create and cut your own design in a plywood block and print by hand on high quality paper. The…
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Signs of Spring event cancelled
Due to low numbers the Signs of Spring event on Thursday is cancelled. Apologies.
Gourmet mushrooms
There are just a few places left on our growing gourmet mushrooms course. This is a wonderful and rare opportunity to learn from Adrian Ogden of Gourmet Woodland Mushrooms so if you are interested, please get in touch to book…
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Spring crafts and makers’ mini-fair
A quick reminder of our Spring crafts and makers’ mini-fair that is coming up in a couple of weeks Saturday 13 April, 1.00pm – 3.00pm Spring crafts: Join our family craft workshop to make homes for wildlife and spring decoration using the…
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Our first lamb of the season
This is our first new arrival. A little sooner than expected!