Dog Walking on Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves
Durham Wildlife Trust manages 37+ nature reserves for the benefit of wildlife. All are regularly visited by wildlife enthusiasts, including children and school groups.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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A mindful walk in nature at Low Barns Nature Reserve
So many of us found a new or deeper connection with nature, landscape and season during the last lockdown. As we enter another lockdown, take a walk with me around Low Barns Nature Reserve.
Hannah's Meadow
Two species-rich unimproved upland hay meadows and a grazing pasture in a traditional farming landscape
Wildlife Trust launches appeal to secure future of nature reserve
A WILDLIFE charity has launched the most ambitious fundraising appeal in its history to secure the future of a North-East nature reserve.
A raft of work at Shibdon Pond Nature Reserve
Thanks to the support of The Daniell Trust, there are a number of improvements underway at Shibdon Pond.
Fundraisers smash target to secure future of nature reserve – but appeal goes on
AN ambitious fundraising appeal to secure the future of a North East nature reserve has smashed its target after an “incredible” public response.
Seaham Sewage Treatment Works Nature Reserve: scrub management and invertebrate banks
Volunteers visited Seaham Sewage Treatment Works Nature Reserve for the first time, to clear scrub and create invertebrate banks.
Spotted – a willow emerald damselfly at Joe’s Pond Nature Reserve!
After a probable sighting of a willow emerald damselfly at Joe’s Pond in 2022, local spotters have been surveying the site on a regular basis. Last week, Ian and Elaine Burnell finally got the…
Durham Wildlife Trust celebrates half-century by securing its 50th nature reserve
Durham Wildlife Trust has marked its half-century by unveiling its 50th nature reserve.
Nature Reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
Nature deserves better
Help us to tell the UK Government that nature deserves better! The UK Government are developing targets to meet the commitments in the Environment Acts. It says these are ambitious plans for nature recovery - and yet current plans would mean less wildlife in England in 20 years time. the UK Government must act NOW. Demand more for nature by signing our petition.
Hannah’s glorious legacy
Five years after her death, Hannah Hauxwell’s epic story lives on through a Durham Wildlife Trust conservation project, on the land where the ‘Daughter of the Dales’ captured the hearts of the…