Hawthorn Dene
The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Hesleden Dene
A small woodland with an abundance of hazel stands
Wildlife volunteers celebrated at festive event
Trust volunteers received recognition and thanks for all their support, during a festive celebration event hosted in Durham.
Happy birthday to you - Hawthorn Dene and Trimdon Grange
In this blog, Reserves Manager, Andy Wadds, celebrates significant anniversaries for the Trust's nature reserves at Hawthorn Dene and Trimdon Grange Quarry.
Coastal Wildlife Walk - Hawthorn Dene
Join us for a family friendly guided walk to discover the seasonal wildlife that visits and lives in our coastal denes and grasslands.
Wildlife trust stages free event to help nature-lovers support green spaces
Nature lovers are being invited to an event aimed at empowering North-East people to get involved in supporting wildlife.
Charities challenge Ministers: fix the Planning Bill, or nature will pay the price
In a joint letter, over 30 charity leaders issued a warning to Government calling for urgent repairs to the new planning reforms. The reforms fail to deliver the Government’s promise of a ‘win-win…
Botany Group Bryophyte Walk
Bryophyte walk at Castle Eden Dene, Sun. 24th November 2019, report by Lesley Hodgson
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Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.
Wood blewit
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…
Elder
Elder is an opportunistic shrub of woods, hedges, scrub, waste and cultivated ground. Its flowers and berries are edible, but it's best to gather wild food with an expert - try it at a…
Bramble
The bramble is the thorny shrub of hedges, woods and scrub that gives us delicious blackberries in autumn. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along…