Hedleyhope Fell
One of the largest examples of mid altitude heathland in County Durham
One of the largest examples of mid altitude heathland in County Durham
Join us for a nature walk around Elemore Vale
Join us for a guided walk to explore Elemore Park.
On Saturday, 21 January, some of our intrepid members braved the minus 4 degrees Celsius chill and ventured out early to Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve for our fully booked 'Winter Wading…
From choosing their territory wisely, to building up a food store, find out how water voles prepare for winter - by Emily Marshall
As the seasons change and the days grow colder, damper and darker, there’s still plenty of wildlife at the coast to brighten up a winter wander. In fact, now is a brilliant time to go birdwatching…
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we’re sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Ali Morse…
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Common alder can be found along riversides, and in fens and wet woodlands. Its exposed roots provide shelter for fish, and its rounded leaves are food for aquatic insects.
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…