Working for wildlife
By working together with our members and volunteers, we are committed to protecting and conserving wildlife from Tees to Tyne.
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. Watch the short film below to find out more.
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 Fungal Foray at Tudhoe Mill woods
With autumn comes great contrast; dull grey days and mud are set off by rays of warm sunshine, crimson berries, colourful leaves and…
Managing grasslands with ponies and rakes
A round-up from our northern reserves over late summer saw grassland management and exciting plans for Shibdon Pond and Meadows.
Gardening for wildlife this autumn
Our friends at Vine House Farm share their top tips for wildlife gardening this autumn!
Woodland Pumpkin Trail - Rainton Meadows
Rainton Meadows,
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-lelSpring, DH4 6PU
Rainton Meadows Pop-Up Shop
Rainton Meadows,
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-lelSpring, DH4 6PUDonate to Durham Wildlife Trust
Azure Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum, resting on bracken, July, Norfolk - Dawn Monrose