Marsh gentian
The bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers of the marsh gentian contrast deeply with the pinks and purples of the wet heaths it inhabits. The New Forest holds a large population of this late-…
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Chiltern gentian
Considered to be one of the prettiest gentians, the Chiltern gentian is a rare plant in the UK. It likes chalk grasslands, its purple, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming from August.
Early gentian
The early gentian is a rare plant that is only found in the UK. It likes sunny, lowland chalk grasslands, its purple, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in May and June.
Autumn gentian
A late-flowering plant, Autumn gentian displays pretty, mauve, tube-like flowers atop its reddish stems. It favours dry, chalk grassland and sand dune habitats.
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Spring squill
Spring squill is a small, star-shaped purple-blue flower found on coastal grasslands.
Five Wild Walks to try this Spring
Take a walk on the wild side this spring at one of our nature reserves.
Members' Survey 2026
As a valued member of Durham Wildlife Trust, we would love to hear from you in our 2026 members' survey.
Signs of Spring
We want to help you discover and explore the wildlife in your gardens, neighbourhoods and green spaces.
Spectacular buzzards and soaring red kites: the wonders of Gateshead during spring.
Spring is here! One of our Healing Nature Project Officer's, Mandy Bell, takes you on a day in the life of a project officer. In carrying out conservation works on our Gateshead sites, she…
Durham Wildlife Trust 2026 AGM (members only)
Members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting and help shape the future of Durham Wildlife Trust.
Toddling through spring with muddy wellies
Our pre-schoolers were back out at Low Barns Nature Reserve in April, enjoying a Muddy Wellies walk and some wildlife spotting.