Lamesley Pastures
One of the few undeveloped river floodplains in the area, Lamesley Pastures contains two designated Local Wildlife Sites.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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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.
We have a ‘dogs on…
Lowland meadow and pasture
Generally found as part of lowland farms or nature reserves, these small, flower-rich fields are at their best in midsummer when the plethora of flowers and insects is a delight. Tiny reminders of…
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.
Westfield Pasture
An important component of the Tyne Valley Wildlife Corridor with a variety of wildflowers and birds.
The neutral grassland has an abundance of wildflowers including meadowseet and spotted…
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.
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.
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Purple moor-grass and rush pasture
This distinctive type of damp pasture is generally found on commons, as a component of lowland fen, or in undeveloped corners of otherwise intensively farmed landscapes.
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.
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.
Wild yoga at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Join Roy Moor for Wild Yoga, outside at Rainton Meadows. *Please note, this is not a Durham Wildlife Trust event.