Greater butterfly-orchid
The Greater butterfly-orchid is a tall orchid of hay meadows, grasslands and ancient woodlands. It has whitish-green flowers that have spreading petals and sepals - a bit like the wings of a…
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Citizen scientists wanted to help record UK’s mammal activity
Citizen scientists are being urged to help chart UK mammal activity so researchers can better understand how animals are coping with ecological challenges such as climate change.
Identify British butterflies
Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
2019 Bumper Year for Butterflies
With the glorious bursts of spring sunshine last week it was not surprising that our gardens were receiving welcome visits from the first emerging butterflies.
Father's Day Gift Guide
Our selection of the best gifts for every kind of Dad this father's day.
My spa day
For Lucy, the wind and salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean is more relaxing than any spa treatment and being surrounded by amazing wildlife, like Common Dolphins, Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise…
Father's Day Gift Guide
From dedicating a patch of grassland meadow to an eco-mug for coffees on the go, browse our range of gifts in time for Father's Day on 20th June 2021.
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Shop our selection of gifts in time for Mothering Sunday at our visitor centres or online. Discover our choice of Mother's Day gifts for homebirds, gardeners and bookworms - perfect for every…
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
International Women's Day: Women in conservation
On International Women's Day we would like to introduce you to some of the women from our great team who are working to protect wild spaces across the Durham Wildlife Trust patch. #…
A Heart of Durham Task Day
Scrub management at Pow Hill Heath