Reserves Officer
Working closely with the Reserves Manager and as part of a team, you will be responsible for practical habitat and site infrastructure delivery across our sites. In addition to delivering…
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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…
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 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.
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
Situated on the edge of the River Wear, Low Barns is one of the county's most important wildlife sites. This accessible nature reserve features wetlands, native woodlands and meadows, and has…
Cuthbert's Moor Nature Reserve Supporter's Walk
Join us for a guided walk of Cuthbert's Moor Nature Reserve and learn more about this unique ecosystem.
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.
Boardwalk reopens at Low Barns
We are delighted to announce that the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve has now reopened.
Sustainable charcoal, crafted in the Low Barns woodland.
For more than two decades, the team at Low Barns Nature Reserve has been making sustainable, locally-sourced charcoal, turning surplus woodland timber into a low‑impact product that supports…
Peace in our time trail at Low Barns
A nature trail around Low Barns Nature Reserve, in memory of David Peace.
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.