60 Years of Hawthorn Dene
Take a ramble through Hawthorn Dene with Northern Reserves Officer, Michael Andrews.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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60 Years of Hawthorn Dene
Take a ramble through Hawthorn Dene with Northern Reserves Officer, Michael Andrews.
Hawthorn Dene
The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows
Hawthorn shieldbug
Our largest shieldbug, the red-and-green hawthorn shieldbug can be seen in gardens, parks and woodlands, feeding on hawthorn, rowan and whitebeam. The adults hibernate over winter.
Happy birthday to you - Hawthorn Dene and Trimdon Grange
In this blog, Reserves Manager, Andy Wadds, celebrates significant anniversaries for the Trust's nature reserves at Hawthorn Dene and Trimdon Grange Quarry.
Common hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows burst into life as common hawthorn erupts with creamy-white blossom, colouring the landscape and giving this thorny shrub its other name of 'May-tree'.
Midland hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows and woodland edges burst into life as Midland hawthorn erupts with masses of pinky-white blossom. During the autumn, red fruits known as 'haws' appear.
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.
We have a ‘dogs on…
Hesleden Dene
A small woodland with an abundance of hazel stands
Wildlife Trust to extend nature reserve after appeal success
The future of one of the North East’s most important nature reserves has been secured thanks to the “overwhelming” response to a fundraising appeal.
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.
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.