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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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A Celebration of National Lottery Support
November 19th, 2019 marked 25 years since the first National Lottery draw. Overall, The National Lottery is The Wildlife Trusts’ biggest grant funder and over the past quarter of a century, more…
Long-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".
Short-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!
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Durham Wildlife Trust's purpose is to protect wildlife and promote nature conservation in County Durham, the City of Sunderland and the boroughs of Gateshead, South Tyneside and Darlington. Through the management of more than 50 nature reserves and a variety of species and habitat recovery projects, the Trust is one of the most active environmental organisations in the region.
Celebrating 30 Days Wild and Glorious Gardens
This summer, Durham Wildlife Trust celebrated the first day of 30 Days Wild by hosting an open garden fundraiser at the beautiful St Cuthbert and St Bede’s Church Garden.
Celebrating women in conservation
On International Women's Day 2024, we celebrate some of the women working in conservation in the North East.
Keeled skimmer
The Keeled skimmer is a dragonfly of heaths and commons with shallow pools. It has a skittish and weak flight, and is on the wing in summer and early autumn.
Wild at Home
Wildlife-themed activity packs to help you get the most of your garden, yard or nearby green spaces.
Wild at Home
Durham Wildlife Trust has launched a new initiative to help keep people entertained during the restrictions in place to cope with the coronavirus crisis.
Beavers are coming home!
The Wildlife Trusts congratulate the UK Government’s decision to open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild and its acknowledgment of the free-living populations in…
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.