Wildlife in Durham
Help us protect the wildlife on your doorstep
Conserving Wildlife from the Tees to the Tyne
For 50 years Durham Wildlife Trust has been the leading conservation organisation dedicated to our local area.
By working together with our members and volunteers, we are committed to protecting and conserving wildlife from Tees to Tyne.
An overview of Durham Wildlife Trust and our work from the Tees up to the Tyne. Introducing ourselves, Durham Wildlife Trust. For 50 years Durham Wildlife Trust has been the leading conservation organisation dedicated to our local area. The very best and most direct way to support wildlife where you live is to support your local Wildlife Trust. Durham Wildlife Trust works to protect, enhance and promote wildlife and nature conservation in South Tyneside, Sunderland, Darlington, Gateshead and County Durham. Please join us today.
Jon Hawkins
You can make a difference
Thanks to our members Durham Wildlife Trust can continue to be the leading nature conservation organisation in our area. It costs £7 per month to look after an acre of nature on our nature reserves. If you are not a member, please join us in caring for local wildlife and become a member today
The Wildlife Trusts play a very important part in protecting our natural heritage. I would encourage anyone who cares about wildlife to join them.
A step closer to securing space for nature
Head of Development and Communications, Emily Routledge, gives an update on the Rainton Meadows fundraising appeal.
A fond farewell to this year's little terns
Lead warden, Derek Wood, reflects on another season of little terns at Seaton Carew.
Free the beaver! A new vision for beavers in England and Wales
The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild
Azure Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum, resting on bracken, July, Norfolk - Dawn Monrose
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Find out how you can help wildlife
From what to do to help baby birds and hedgehogs to how to garden for wildlife, follow our top tips for taking care of the wildlife near you.