Northumberland Coast Conservation Team

16/10/2026

Get to know the team: Emma Wilson

Ever wondered who’s behind the conservation work happening along the Northumberland Coast?

We’re introducing the people who help look after our special coastal landscapes and wildlife, starting with Emma Wilson! 💙🌊

Swipe through to find out a little more about Emma, her role in the team and what she gets up to along the coast.

30/09/2026

Autumn has arrived and the nights are drawing in, but there's plenty happening along the Northumberland Coast.

So here is what we'll be up to in October 🌊🍂

Think barn owls, beach cleans and budding blooms!

We're planting native wildflowers to bring more colour and valuable habitat to the landscape.
We're building nest boxes and shelters for farms across the area, helping to provide safe places for barn owls to nest.
We'll also be hosting beach cleans to help keep our coastline clean, healthy and welcoming for wildlife and people.

💙 With the help of our fantastic volunteers, we're looking forward to another month of getting stuck in and making a real difference.

Northumberland Coast National Landscape

28/09/2026

Our Chief Cow Herder (and Ranger) Ellie in action with some of the cattle grazing at Warkworth Dunes 🌊

We're making sure the coos are well looked after during their time conservation grazing, which boosts biodiversity, controls overgrowth and creates bare ground, opening up the sward.

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26/09/2026

🍂 As the seasons change, so do the tasks volunteers take on. From restoring habitats to keeping traditional skills alive, Lead Volunteer John explains why hedge laying remains such an important part of caring for our landscape and supporting local wildlife.

John also shares the quieter side of volunteering for the Northumberland Coast Conservation Team, describing how spending time outdoors and working alongside others in nature can be both rewarding and therapeutic. 🌊💙

*Filmed last year

27/07/2026

What a cracking afternoon! ☀️💙

A huge thank you to Northumberland Coast National Landscape for treating our volunteers to a summer BBQ at Howick Village Hall.

It was great to catch up, enjoy some sunshine and celebrate the fantastic people who give up their time to help look after our coastline.

02/07/2026

Join us for our BioBlitz 2026! 🌿🦋

Whether you’re fascinated by birds, wildflowers, fungi, moths, bats or the hidden world of rock pools and ponds, there’s something for everyone. Join our expert-led walks and activities, help record species, and contribute to real conservation data that helps us better understand and protect this special place.

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 July
📍 Low Newton W3W///salmon.rosette.pebble

No experience is needed – just bring your curiosity! Drop into as many activities as you’d like.

More info in the comments 👇

02/03/2026

07/01/2026

The Northumberland Coast National Landscape is excited to share an important update about the future of Warkworth Dunes. In the coming weeks, fencing will be installed across parts of the dunes to prepare for grazing cattle to return in the autumn. Read more here https://www.northumberlandcoast-nl.org.uk/news/fencing-coming-soon-warkworth-dunes

Photo by Dru Dodd