Healing Nature Conservation Trainee (x4)
A paid six-month traineeship with Durham Wildlife Trust.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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A blooming interest
Conservation Trainee, Mary-Anne Rielly, shares her experiences of botany training on the Identiplant course.
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
My traineeship with Durham Wildlife Trust and why you should do one too
Mary-Anne Rielly gives a run-down of her time as a Volunteer Conservation Trainee with Durham Wildlife Trust.
Alison takes on new challenge at Durham Wildlife Trust
Durham Wildlife Trust has taken on a new Volunteer Conservation Trainee, based at its Low Barns Nature Reserve near Witton Le Wear and funded by the Prince’s Countryside Fund.
The Magnesian Limestone: The North East’s Underlying Treasure
The North East of England is home to some vast and biodiverse natural areas. Conservation Trainee, Mary-Anne, shines a spotlight on Magnesian Limestone habitat.
Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders course
Forest School leader training with FSA Endorsed Forest School Trainer, Hazel Canning (MSc Psychology in Education, PGCE, BSc Ecology, Forest School Trainer since 2009).
My career path
As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
A nose for water voles
We can all look for the signs of water voles but we’re likely to miss most of them. So maybe our K-9 companions can help us find the voles of the North East. Blog by Sally Johnson - Conservation…
From Otters to Orcas: A Nature Training Days Update
The Nature Training Days programme aims to introduce our volunteers to new species, habitats, projects and skills, all through beginner-friendly workshops and training sessions led by Durham…
Netting the king of birds
Rainton Meadows is one of five sites monitored by bird ringing as part of the BTO’s Constant Effort Sites (CES) scheme. Our Conservation Trainees took the opportunity to shadow a session and were…
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…