Getting to know the neighbours
A lockdown lesson in appreciating the wildlife on your doorstep
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Getting the perfect picture the ethical way
The sharing of amazing wildlife photography has never been easier in the age of social media, but does every photographer adhere to ethical guidelines when it comes to getting the perfect picture…
Getting the perfect picture the ethical way
The sharing of amazing wildlife photography has never been easier in the age of social media, but does every photographer adhere to ethical guidelines when it comes to getting the perfect picture…
Getting Wild About Gardens
The buzz of a bee, the sweet scent of honeysuckle, these precious moments are not only a delight to experience in our gardens, they’re absolutely vital if we’re going to protect, restore and…
Wild about getting close to nature
Wildlife Trusts around the country are preparing to run a campaign called ’30 Days Wild’ in June, aimed at encouraging people to do something wild throughout the month. As Durham Wildlife Trust…
Netting the king of birds
Rainton Meadows is one of five sites monitored by bird ringing as part of the BTO’s Constant Effort Sites (CES) scheme. Our Conservation Trainees took the opportunity to shadow a session and were…
Annual General Meeting
Members are invited to join the Durham Wildlife Trust Annual General Meeting.
Meeting your representatives
Meeting representatives including Members of Parliament, Members of the Senned (Wales), Member of the Scottish Parliament (Scotland) and Member of the Legislative Assembley (Northern Ireland)
My board meeting
On their boards, Tom and Finn get to rub shoulders with mackerel, eels, crabs, bass, whiting and more. Very soon, they hope to add dolphins to that list too.
Schools get stuck in to River Wear litter survey
In the last few weeks local schools have been getting involved with our River Wear Plastics Project.
Setting up a basic community group
This guide explains how to set up a basic community group or unincorporated association. It covers meetings, constitutions, money and rules.
Wolf spider
The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…