OPAL North East
OPAL North East is based at the University of Newcastle and is part of the
Open Air Laboratories network. OPAL aims to create a new generation of nature lovers by encouraging people to explore, study and protect their local environment.
OPAL is running a series of national environmental
surveys, as well as a range of
local projects and public
events.
OPAL is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
OPAL North East News
Learn new skills, have fun, and help scientists in important research...
Take part in the OPAL Water Survey to discover the health of your local pond and what animals living in the water can tell us about its quality.
Find out more...
Already taken part in the Air Survey? Take a look at the new "Lichen Fun" page!
Take Part!
If you are interested in taking part in the surveys, or getting involved in OPAL events, please
contact us!
Did you know...
"One tablespoon of soil can
have more organisms in it than people on Earth"
-OPAL
