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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!…
Fungi Walk - Hetton Lyons Country Park
Join Links with Nature on an Autumnal walk spotting wildlife and fungi around Hetton Lyons Country Park, learning ID along the way.
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…
Land and rivers under pressure - the pig and poultry impact
The pig and poultry industries have drawn attention due to their environmental impact, including on the health of our rivers. Now new research commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts reveals the scale…