Dog Walking on Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves
Durham Wildlife Trust manages 37+ nature reserves for the benefit of wildlife. All are regularly visited by wildlife enthusiasts, including children and school groups.
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A raft of work at Shibdon Pond Nature Reserve
Thanks to the support of The Daniell Trust, there are a number of improvements underway at Shibdon Pond.
Spotted – a willow emerald damselfly at Joe’s Pond Nature Reserve!
After a probable sighting of a willow emerald damselfly at Joe’s Pond in 2022, local spotters have been surveying the site on a regular basis. Last week, Ian and Elaine Burnell finally got the…
Joe's Pond
One of relatively few areas of open-water in eastern Durham, Joe's Pond is a spring-fed lowland pond occupying an old brick pit and is an excellent place for birdwatching, with areas of fen…
Wildlife Trust to extend nature reserve after appeal success
The future of one of the North East’s most important nature reserves has been secured thanks to the “overwhelming” response to a fundraising appeal.
Nature Reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
New Supporters Walk at Low Barns Nature Reserve
Uncover the fascinating history of Low Barns Nature Reserve and gain an insight into the Trust’s future plans.
A mindful walk in nature at Low Barns Nature Reserve
So many of us found a new or deeper connection with nature, landscape and season during the last lockdown. As we enter another lockdown, take a walk with me around Low Barns Nature Reserve.
Wildlife Trust launches appeal to secure future of nature reserve
A WILDLIFE charity has launched the most ambitious fundraising appeal in its history to secure the future of a North-East nature reserve.
100th Birthday Walk - Bishop's Fen Nature Reserve
In honour of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, join us for a tour of Bishop's Fen Nature Reserve.
Fundraisers smash target to secure future of nature reserve – but appeal goes on
AN ambitious fundraising appeal to secure the future of a North East nature reserve has smashed its target after an “incredible” public response.
Seaham Sewage Treatment Works Nature Reserve: scrub management and invertebrate banks
Volunteers visited Seaham Sewage Treatment Works Nature Reserve for the first time, to clear scrub and create invertebrate banks.