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…
New reedbed for Rainton Meadows
A new reedbed creation project is taking place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, funded by Biffa Award.
Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre is set within 100 hectares of woodland, wetland and grassland habitats, all of which are linked through an excellent network of accessible pathways and viewing areas.
Shop our new Rainton Meadows Merchandise!
Browse brand new Rainton Meadows gifts - now available in the Rainton Meadows shop and online.
Children’s creativity takes centre stage as a new nature trail launches at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
A family nature trail, illustrated and written by local students, officially opened this week at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve near Houghton le Spring, with students from two Sunderland secondary…
Rainton Meadows
A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds
Rainton Meadows: flooded drive, 18/11
Access to Rainton Meadows is limited due to flooding.
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
An April walk around Rainton Meadows
Spring sightings around the nature reserve
Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
These welsh black and Hebridean cross sheep will be grazing across three fields from January to March this year…
Let the Meadows Bloom - Rainton Meadows appeal
Durham Wildlife Trust is fundraising £54,000 to purchase 12.5 hectares of land on the edge of the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. By acquiring the land the Trust will safeguard the future of…