Ending 10th Nov, 2024 19:00
Country Trust timed charity auction
Sold for £70
Take A Walk on the Wild Side: A Guided tour for up to 10 guests in Gateshead’s Lower Derwent Valley
Donated by: Michael Turner, Author, Naturalist & Ornithologist
A guided tour to enjoy and discover the wonders of the bird and wildlife, their natural habitats, the flora and fauna in the stunning Lower Derwent Valley in the North East of England, with the expert guidance of Michael Turner.
This unique opportunity for up to 10 guests, to get close to nature, is open to adults and children, aged from 5 years old. The stunning landscape of Gateshead’s Lower Derwent Valley is rich in wildlife with opportunity to see deer, buzzard, kingfisher and, of course, the iconic red kite. To be redeemed in Spring or Summer 2025, the 2-hour tour will take in the beautiful River Derwent, Butterfly Bridge, the lake reedbed at Goodshield Haugh and the impressive Nine Arches Viaduct.
Michael Turner is a published Author and recently retired Trustee of the Natural History Society of Northumbria based at The Hancock Museum. His passion for birds and wildlife started at a very young age (he still has his membership card for The Young Ornithologists Club – 1973). Michael lives with his family in the Lower Derwent Valley from where he leads guided walks for various groups and organisations. As well as guided walks in The Derwent and throughout the North East, Michael delivers nature workshops for local forest schools and community groups. His entertaining method of using artefacts from his ‘bag of curiosities’ delivers the facts in a fun way that engages with his audience.
Terms & conditions:
- Date to be mutually agreed between the final bidder and Michael Turner during Spring/Summer 2025
- The Lower Derwent Valley, Gateshead guided tour is for up to 10 guests (adults and children aged from 5 years)
- Travel & accommodation are not included
- Terms and exhibitions subject to change
- Experience may not be re-auctioned or re-sold
- We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
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