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Restoring Ancient Habitats at Milkwellburn Wood

Exciting woodland management work was undertaken at Milkwellburn Wood Nature Reserve last winter as part of a large scale habitat restoration programm...
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10:00 am Friday Forest School @ Rainton Meadows

Friday Forest School @ Rainton Meadows

Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Friday Forest School at Rainton Meadows is an inspirational process, that offers ALL learners weekly opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in our woodland habitat. For all outdoor explorers[...]

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9:15 am Members’ Fungi Walk @ Tudhoe Mill Woods

Members’ Fungi Walk @ Tudhoe Mill Woods

Nov 16 @ 9:15 am – 12:30 pm

Come along for a gentle stroll through the woods exploring the hidden treasures of the world of fungi with experts from the Fungi Group. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress according to the weather. We[...]

7:45 pm Moon Watch @ Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Moon Watch @ Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Nov 16 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm

Join members of Sunderland Astronomical Society at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve for a spot of moon watching. See the moon in stunning detail through telescopes and enjoy a tour of the night skies from this[...]

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10:00 am Natural Connections @ Rainton Meadows

Natural Connections @ Rainton Meadows

Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Natural Connections is a free weekly event for people who live in the Coalfield area, we meet in the Bellamy Room at Rainton Meadows every Monday from 10am to 12pm. If you sometimes feel a[...]

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9:30 am Home Ed (Age 5-10) Rainton Meado... @ Rainton Meadows

Home Ed (Age 5-10) Rainton Meado... @ Rainton Meadows

Nov 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

19th November – Happy Hibernators Now that it’s getting colder, we will be finding out why and how hibernation helps some animals to survive the winter months, and we’ll learn some useful woodland survival skills[...]

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Rainton Meadows
Chilton Moor,
Houghton-le-Spring,
Tyne & Wear, DH4 6PU

0191 584 3112
mail@durhamwt.co.uk
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Durham Wildlife Trust - Conserving Wildlife from Tees to Tyne

Charity No. 501038

DWT Botany Group

Restoring Ancient Habitats at Milkwellburn Wood

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