Events

Durham Wildlife Trust hosts a wide range of events each month catering for all ages, abilities and wildlife interests. Browse our selection of upcoming events below and get involved.

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September – December 2018 Sep – Dec 2018
Sep
29
Sat
Sep 29 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
10:30 am
Tickets
A wonderful free event which is encouraging children to come along and get busy in the woodlands. Take part in a great nut hunt and learn who has nibbled which nuts. Discover how to identify[...]
Watergate Cafe, Gateshead NE11 0BG
Sep
30
Sun
Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
12:00 pm
Tickets
Join our Rainton Meadows Assistant Mandy and discover the past, the present and the future project of this wonderful nature reserve. £3, please book your place online at www.durhamwt.com/and pay on the day. 
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Oct
6
Sat
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Tickets
The nature club for 4-11s! Join us this week for the powers of dispersal & the magic colours of plants! Donation: £1 plus 50p per additional child. No need to book just turn up on[...]
Low Barns Nature Reserve
Oct
12
Fri
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
10:00 am
Tickets
Durham Wildlife Trust invites you to explore Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve on a guided walk ably led by one of their rangers. Rainton Meadows is home to the Trust’s headquarters and has an excellent network[...]
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Oct
16
Tue
Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Tickets
Come to explore, discover and conserve at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.  Monthly activities throughout the year to engage curious young minds and equip future nature scientists with the tools they need to enjoy, investigate and[...]
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Oct
20
Sat
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Tickets
The nature club for 4-11s! Join us for hedgehog hideaways this month at Rainton Meadows and discover how to help wildlife prepare for the colder months. Help us create a hedgehog hideaway and make some[...]
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Oct
23
Tue
Oct 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1:00 pm
Tickets
As winter approaches discover how to help wildlife prepare for the colder months. Help us create a hedgehog hideaway and make some wildlife winter treats to take back to your garden.  Activities aimed for ages[...]
Low Barns Nature Reserve
Oct
24
Wed
Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
8:00 pm
Tickets
Come and learn all about the night sky. Look what you can discover in the dark skies of the nature reserve. Followed by hot chocolate, of course! Photo credit goes to Peter Cairns/2020VISION. Book your place[...]
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Oct
25
Thu
Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1:00 pm
Tickets
Take part in a woodland management task! This is a practical session to enhance the woodland edges creating a more valuable space for wildlife and nature. These are family run events with activities aimed at[...]
Watling Wood
Nov
3
Sat
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Tickets
The nature club for 4-11s!   Join us this month for bushcraft activites and traditions of woodland management.   Donation: £1 plus 50p per additional child. No need to book just turn up on the[...]
Deepdale Nature Reserve
Nov
3
Sat
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Challenge yourself this Bonfire Night and raise money for Durham Wildlife Trust by taking part in our Firewalk – the alternative wildlife friendly bonfire night! Walk across hot coals and face the ultimate challenge for[...]
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Nov
17
Sat
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Tickets
The nature club for 4-11s! Join us this month to learn more about the wonders of winter wildlife. Donation: £3 per child.  No need to book just turn up on the day!
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Nov
20
Tue
Nov 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Tickets
Come to explore, discover and conserve at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve for these Home Education Outdoor sessions. Monthly activities throughout the year to engage curious young minds and equip future nature scientists with the tools they[...]
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Dec
1
Sat
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Tickets
The nature club for 4-11s!   Join us this month for festivities and bird feeders!   Donation: £1 plus 50p per additional child. No need to book just turn up on the day!
Low Barns Nature Reserve
Dec
15
Sat
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Tickets
The nature club for 4-11s! Join us this month for Woodland Christmas Crafts! Come and see what wonderful things you can make using the outdoors! £3 per child. No need to book just turn up[...]
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Dec
18
Tue
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Tickets
Come to explore, discover and conserve at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. Monthly activities throughout the year to engage curious young minds and equip future nature scientists with the tools they need to enjoy, investigate and[...]
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
September – December 2018 Sep – Dec 2018