Botany Group
The group aims to provide an interest in, and enjoyment of, all aspects of flora, within and beyond the Durham Wildlife Trust area.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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IDENTIPLANT with DWT Botany Group
We are offering this national online course teaching the basics of plant taxonomy and field botany. The tutor will bethe BSBI’s Hon. Gen. Sec, Steve Gater.
Botany Group Bryophyte Walk
Bryophyte walk at Castle Eden Dene, Sun. 24th November 2019, report by Lesley Hodgson
Durham Wildlife Trust Botany Group – Lichen Training Day
by Lesley Hodgson
Having enjoyed two of Janet Simkin’s training days previously, I was very happy when she agreed to run one for the group. Places filled up rapidly, and it was very well…
Improving the access at Derwent Reservoir Bird Hide
Our Heart of Durham volunteer team spent a day improving access to nature for visitors to Derwent Reservoir bird hide.
‘Business as Usual’ for Derwent Reservoir’s Grassland Plants
Derwent Reservoir, the second largest reservoir in the North East, boasts a spectacular assemblage of plants across a diverse range of habitats surrounding its banks.
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We look after 50 nature reserves for wildlife in the Durham Wildlife Trust area and many of these places are fantastic areas to explore on your own, with friends or family! We also two flagship nature reserves with visitor centres and coffee shops plus a WildPlay area and education 'Den'.
Education visit booking
Bring your school group along to nature reserve to learn all about wildlife, with our education team.
Top Five Wetlands to Visit
This World Wetlands Day, discover our five favourite wetland nature reserves.
Wildlife volunteers celebrated at festive event
Trust volunteers received recognition and thanks for all their support, during a festive celebration event hosted in Durham.
Groups and Additional Needs Visits
We host a wide range of visitors on our Nature Reserves annually. From the expert to the novice, from the young to the old, we want to help you enjoy your visit. We are a very accessible site and we can arrange free guided tours for those with additional needs and their carers.
Setting up a basic community group
This guide explains how to set up a basic community group or unincorporated association. It covers meetings, constitutions, money and rules.