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Josh has been lucky to grow up in this beautiful landscape. We’re here to make sure his children can do the same.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Birding at Hetton Lyons Country Park
One of our education leaders, John, reminisces on an exciting day of bird watching at Hetton Lyons Country Park, whilst leading one of our Healing Nature events. Read about his experience below!…
River lamprey
The river lamprey is a primitive, jawless fish, with a round, sucker-mouth which it uses to attach to other fish to feed from them. Adults live in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.
Wellbeing and Nature: 'Feel Good Thursdays' at Hetton Lyons Country Park, Links with Nature
'Feel Good Thursdays' formed part of the Links with Nature project. The programme aimed to reconnect those in the Coalfield with local greenspaces. This blog, by Conservation Trainee…
End river pollution
The UK is ranked as one of the worst countries in Europe for water quality, with pollution beyond legal limits caused by a toxic cocktail of sewage and agricultural pollution.
Water and wildlife on the River Skerne
Catchment Manager, Stephen Thompson, takes a tour of the water and wildlife of the River Skerne, with colleagues from Northumbrian Water.
Lily-of-the-valley
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
Source to Sea: from river to lab
In collaboration with Teesside University environmental scientists, and with support from Living Uplands, Durham Wildlife Trust aims to assess the source and abundance of plastics in and adjacent…
Schools get stuck in to River Wear litter survey
In the last few weeks local schools have been getting involved with our River Wear Plastics Project.
Greylag goose
The greylag goose can be easily spotted around parks, gravel pits and river valleys, but these populations tend to be semi-tame, having been reintroduced. Truly wild populations can be found in…
Trust volunteers celebrated at County Durham Environment Awards
Schools, businesses and volunteers were all commended for their efforts to protect the planet at the 2023 County Durham Environment Awards, including volunteers from Durham Wildlife Trust.
Living Uplands: seventh annual bird count
Nature Rangers and Young Rangers from Durham Wildlife Trust took a road trip to the Weardale uplands this summer to help the Living Uplands project with their annual bird count. Below is the…