About the event

From 24–27 April 2026, every wildlife sighting you record in the free iNaturalist app helps build vital ecological data that supports conservation across the Durham Wildlife Trust patch and beyond.

Over the City Nature Challenge weekend, all North East partners involved in the challenge will be running a series of nature-spotting events across the region. These are FREE, family-friendly events where you can meet us in person, learn about the wonderful wildlife of the North East, and help us to find out more about it!

Follow the links below to sign up for one of the free events.

What’s That?! Discover Nature with iNaturalist, Apr 23, 7pm to 8pm

Guided Coastal Walk, Friday, Apr 24, 10:30am to 11:30am

Sunderland Heritage and Nature Walk, Friday, Apr 24, 12:45pm to 2pm

Rockpooling with Coast Sunderland, Friday, Apr 24, 3:30pm to 5pm

Discover Dawn Chorus - Links with Nature, Apr 25, 6am to 8am

Guided Dolphin Watch, Monday, Apr 27, 1pm to 3:15pm

Guided Walk around the Biddick Burn - Connecting Through Nature, Apr 27, 1pm to 3pm