A mindful walk in nature at Low Barns Nature Reserve
So many of us found a new or deeper connection with nature, landscape and season during the last lockdown. As we enter another lockdown, take a walk with me around Low Barns Nature Reserve.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Fungi Foray at Low Barns Nature Reserve
Come along to Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre this autumn to discover the fascinating world of fungi...
‘Business as Usual’ for Derwent Reservoir’s Grassland Plants
Derwent Reservoir, the second largest reservoir in the North East, boasts a spectacular assemblage of plants across a diverse range of habitats surrounding its banks.
Improving the access at Derwent Reservoir Bird Hide
Our Heart of Durham volunteer team spent a day improving access to nature for visitors to Derwent Reservoir bird hide.
My family
Rutland Water has been a part of Becky's life since she was 16. She has grown up with the staff and volunteers as her extended family and closest friends. At the age of 16, she met her…
Family & Youth Clubs
If you care about nature and love wildlife then our Family and Youth Clubs are for you! Explore your local wild places, get involved in events and activities and make new friends.
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
Wildlife Trust launches appeal to secure future of nature reserve
A WILDLIFE charity has launched the most ambitious fundraising appeal in its history to secure the future of a North-East nature reserve.
Cow parsley
The umbrella-like clusters of white, frothy flowers of cow parsley are a familiar sight along roadsides, hedgerows and woodland edges.
Fundraisers smash target to secure future of nature reserve – but appeal goes on
AN ambitious fundraising appeal to secure the future of a North East nature reserve has smashed its target after an “incredible” public response.
Wildlife Trust to extend nature reserve after appeal success
The future of one of the North East’s most important nature reserves has been secured thanks to the “overwhelming” response to a fundraising appeal.
Nature Rangers at Low Barns
A group for 11-14 year olds who wish to learn some practical conservation skills, improve ecological knowledge, and enjoy the outdoors.