About the event

The sessions — part of a joint project between Durham Wildlife Trust and UK marine charity Sea Changers — bring 13 coastal adventures to locations along the Durham coast.

Young people will dive into shoreline surveys (including rockpooling), take part in cetacean and bird counts, get hands‑on with habitat management, and tackle litter picks. Each activity helps participants reconnect with nature and each other, boosting wellbeing, confidence and a sense of coastal pride.

The first session will take us to Whitburn Bents to explore the precious habitat of the cliff tops and the shoreline while the late summer seas are still warm enough to house sea-life close to the shore.

We will conduct a survey of the fields atop the Whitburn cliffs before dropping down to the beach to record the waders and passerine birds that are busy gorging on the last of the summer invertebrates along the tidal strand-line and out to sea.

Other sessions planned through to next year will include: sea mammal surveys, bird surveys, shark and ray egg cases surveys, habitat management, litter picks and beach cleans.
 

What to bring:

Comfortable outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather on the day and sturdy footwear. 

Booking & safety:

Booking required via this website or Eventbrite. 

Sessions are inclusive however this week's activity will require attendees to be able to walk approx. 200m along the clifftops and along the beach as well.

Carers welcome for participants needing one-to-one support.