Botany Group
The group aims to provide an interest in, and enjoyment of, all aspects of flora, within and beyond the Durham Wildlife Trust area.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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IDENTIPLANT with DWT Botany Group
We are offering this national online course teaching the basics of plant taxonomy and field botany. The tutor will bethe BSBI’s Hon. Gen. Sec, Steve Gater.
Botany Group Bryophyte Walk
Bryophyte walk at Castle Eden Dene, Sun. 24th November 2019, report by Lesley Hodgson
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…
A 30 Days Wild minibeast hunt
Read our top tips for going on a bug hunt - a perfect 30 Days Wild activity!
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
2024: a great year for dragonflies and the rise of a new local species
The British Dragonfly Society (BDS) works in conjunction with Durham Wildlife Trust to actively survey the region between the River Tees and the Tyne for dragonflies and damselflies. Read the…
A year of natural progress
As a conservation project to return former coalfield areas to nature reaches its first anniversary, Peter Barron finds out how much has been achieved…
My new roots
Mary moved to Birmingham for her job and has found volunteering with The Wildlife Trust the perfect way to meet new people and put down roots in a new place.
Wildlife volunteers celebrated at festive event
Trust volunteers received recognition and thanks for all their support, during a festive celebration event hosted in Durham.
New volunteering groups for Gateshead volunteers
Green Connections sessions will bring people together to help wildlife in the Gateshead area
2022 A Year of Two Halves For Dragonflies
Each year in conjunction with the British Dragonfly Society (BDS), county recorder and Durham Wildlife Trust Trustee, Michael Coates, publishes an annual report summarising sightings in our region…