Winter wildlife at Low Barns
Low Barns nature reserve is just such a fantastic spot, whatever your cup of tea: be it a leg stretching walk, a laid-back stroll, a calming spell sitting in a hide with a flask and a camera or a…
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Wildlife volunteers celebrated at festive event
Trust volunteers received recognition and thanks for all their support, during a festive celebration event hosted in Durham.
A peaceful time to watch wildlife
The peace and quiet created by the reduction in traffic allows us to really savour nature’s spring chorus.
Low Barns Boardwalk
Unfortunately, the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve is closed and requires replacing. Plans for the work are underway.
Low Barns
One of the county's most important wildlife sites; with a visitor centre and a coffee shop
Low Barns Visitor Centre
Low Barns nature reserve is located next to the River Wear near Witton le Wear. When you arrive at the site you are greeted by a series of old farm buildings, over the 50+ years of Durham Wildlife Trust’s management of the site, these old barns have been converted and adapted to become Low Barns Visitor Centre.
Wildlife trust stages free event to help nature-lovers support green spaces
Nature lovers are being invited to an event aimed at empowering North-East people to get involved in supporting wildlife.
Boardwalk reopens at Low Barns
We are delighted to announce that the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve has now reopened.
Farming with wildlife
Our friends at Jordans tell you a bit more about how they welcome wildlife on their farms, with the help of The Wildlife Trusts.
A little bit wilder at Low Barns
December and January have been very busy and exciting months working with families, children and young people at Low Barns.
Peace in our time trail at Low Barns
A nature trail around Low Barns Nature Reserve, in memory of David Peace.
Garden for wildlife
Read the top tips for gardening for wildlife in all seasons from Durham Wildlife Trust