Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Top Five Wetlands to Visit
This World Wetlands Day, discover our five favourite wetland nature reserves.
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Father's Day Gift Guide
Our selection of the best gifts for every kind of Dad this father's day.
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…
Our big and bold plans for rewilding wetlands
In early October, the Trust was delighted to welcome Sara King from Rewilding Britain to the Durham Wildlife Trust patch, for a field trip to land the Trust has recently acquired.
My world
John has worked in fisheries management for over 25 years. He has seen our waterways at their best – and their worst. He knows firsthand how devastating unhealthy rivers can be for wildlife and…
My other world
Philip has been helping to restore Manchester Mosslands for twenty years, helping these rare wetlands to recover. He works in front of a computer most of the time, so he has always enjoyed the…
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 world
I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…
Christmas Gift Guide
Scroll down to view our seasonal gift guide. You can order online or browse the range in our visitor centre stores, at Rainton Meadows and Low Barns Nature Reserves. By shopping with us you'…