A festive celebration of volunteers
In early December, staff and volunteers gathered together in Durham for a celebration event to recognise the outstanding contribution of volunteers to the Trust.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Discover the wonderful wildlife you may spot out and about this summer.
Seashore Safari: Rockpools & Mermaid’s Purses
Join us to discover the marvellous marine life that live in rockpools, and help us look for shark eggcases on the beach at Seaham.
A Celebration of National Lottery Support
November 19th, 2019 marked 25 years since the first National Lottery draw. Overall, The National Lottery is The Wildlife Trusts’ biggest grant funder and over the past quarter of a century, more…
Wildlife volunteers celebrated at festive event
Trust volunteers received recognition and thanks for all their support, during a festive celebration event hosted in Durham.
A celebration of coastal care: Great British Beach Clean 2025
Every September, thousands of people around the UK come together for the Great British Beach Clean, taking action for our coastlines. Volunteering Officer, Caitlin Elwin, shares a round-up from…
Long-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".
Short-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!
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Durham Wildlife Trust's purpose is to protect wildlife and promote nature conservation in County Durham, the City of Sunderland and the boroughs of Gateshead, South Tyneside and Darlington. Through the management of more than 50 nature reserves and a variety of species and habitat recovery projects, the Trust is one of the most active environmental organisations in the region.
Celebrating 30 Days Wild and Glorious Gardens
This summer, Durham Wildlife Trust celebrated the first day of 30 Days Wild by hosting an open garden fundraiser at the beautiful St Cuthbert and St Bede’s Church Garden.
Celebrating women in conservation
On International Women's Day 2024, we celebrate some of the women working in conservation in the North East.
Keeled skimmer
The keeled skimmer is a dragonfly of heaths and commons with shallow pools. It has a skittish and weak flight, and is on the wing in summer and early autumn.