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Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Fungi Friday’s Fantastic Results
There was a great turn out for the Fungi training day at Black Plantation, as volunteers from Rainton Meadows and Low Barns attended the annual event.
Fungi Friday’s Fantastic Results
There was a great turn out for the Fungi training day at Black Plantation, as volunteers from Rainton Meadows and Low Barns attended the annual event.
Shop our new Rainton Meadows Merchandise!
Browse brand new Rainton Meadows gifts - now available in the Rainton Meadows shop and online.
My close up
Once a month, Robert attends his local Wildlife Watch group in Nottinghamshire. He’s been going for over a year now and has made lots of new friends; most of all, though, he loves how much he has…
White clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, White clover is famous for its trefoil leaves - look out for a lucky four-leaf clover in your own garden!
Red clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, red clover has trefoil leaves and red, rounded flower heads. It is often used as fodder for livestock.
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…
Let the meadows bloom
Durham Wildlife Trust was successful in its application to Biffa Award, as part of the Government's Landfill Communities Fund, following a fundraising appeal in summer 2024. The Trust is now able to purchase land adjacent to the access road at Rainton Meadows (Mallard Way).
Closure due to Flooding
Heavy rain, brought about by Storm Ciarán has caused the closure of Durham Wildlife Trust headquarters on Thursday 2nd November - Saturday 4th November 2023 with flood waters causing ponds on site…
A step closer to securing space for nature
Head of Development and Communications, Emily Routledge, gives an update on the Rainton Meadows fundraising appeal.
Cross Lane Meadows
A large area of re-seeded wildflower meadows, formerly arable farming fields, this site is now protected for its wildlife and landscape value.