A step closer to securing space for nature
Head of Development and Communications, Emily Routledge, gives an update on the Rainton Meadows fundraising appeal.
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Wild about getting close to nature
Wildlife Trusts around the country are preparing to run a campaign called ’30 Days Wild’ in June, aimed at encouraging people to do something wild throughout the month. As Durham Wildlife Trust…
Red clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, red clover has trefoil leaves and red, rounded flower heads. It is often used as fodder for livestock.
Nextdoor Nature
The Nextdoor Nature initiative will give Durham Wildlife Trust the opportunity to leave a natural legacy from jubilee celebrations, thanks to a share of £5m of funding from the National Lottery.
Nature Matters
The landmark 2023 State of Nature Report has shown that the UK – already classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries – is continuing to allow nature to decline.
White clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, White clover is famous for its trefoil leaves - look out for a lucky four-leaf clover in your own garden!
Defend Nature
Over recent days, the UK Government has launched an attack on nature, weakening the laws that protect our wildlife and making a U-turn on manifesto promises to be the greenest Government ever: reversing reforms to farming and making energy decisions that will worsen climate change.
Defend Nature
Over recent weeks, the UK Government has launched an attack on nature, weakening the laws that protect our wildlife and making a U-turn on manifesto promises to be the greenest Government ever: reversing reforms to farming and making energy decisions that will worsen climate change.
Links with Nature
Durham Wildlife Trust has secured £149,462 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and £20,000 match funding from Sunderland Council, for the development stage of a project that ultimately aims to restore nature in 13 green spaces across Sunderland’s Coalfield area.
Appealing to our better nature
A landscape that once formed an important part of the North East coal industry is the setting for a conservation project aimed at bringing communities closer to green spaces and wildlife.
Healing Nature
Healing Nature was a Green Recovery Challenge Fund project, funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), and our partners at Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council, and Sunderland Council. The project aimed to undertake habitat work for wildlife conservation and to engage people and communities with their local area and greenspaces across 20 sites spread across Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside.
Nextdoor Nature Resources
Durham Wildlife Trust's Nextdoor Nature is bringing communities together to help nature flourish where they live and work! Thanks to £5million funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Nextdoor Nature will provide people with the advice and support they need to help nature on their doorstep, and leave a lasting natural legacy to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.