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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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.
Hawthorn shieldbug
Our largest shieldbug, the red-and-green hawthorn shieldbug can be seen in gardens, parks and woodlands, feeding on hawthorn, rowan and whitebeam. The adults hibernate over winter.
Midland hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows and woodland edges burst into life as Midland hawthorn erupts with masses of pinky-white blossom. During the autumn, red fruits known as 'haws' appear.
Common hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows burst into life as common hawthorn erupts with creamy-white blossom, colouring the landscape and giving this thorny shrub its other name of 'May-tree'.
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.
Five Wild Walks to try this Spring
Take a walk on the wild side this spring at one of our nature reserves.
Signs of Spring
We want to help you discover and explore the wildlife in your gardens, neighbourhoods and green spaces.
Spring Gardening Membership
By becoming a member of Durham Wildlife Trust you can make a real difference for wildlife in our local area.
Spectacular buzzards and soaring red kites: the wonders of Gateshead during spring.
Spring is here! One of our Healing Nature Project Officer's, Mandy Bell, takes you on a day in the life of a project officer. In carrying out conservation works on our Gateshead sites, she…
Spring Wildlife Gardening Guide
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Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.