Short Eared Owl. Credit: Russell Savory
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Ten years on from the vote: Brexit has turned the UK grey not green
A new report commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts has uncovered the decade-long decline of the UK’s environment since the EU Referendum…
New poll reveals dramatic loss of ‘outdoor joy’ as we age
30 Days Wild challenge offers the chance to reconnect with nature
Thank you to everyone who supported our Magical Meadows Earth Raise appeal this spring!
Donations from generous supporters have been match-funded to reach Durham Wildlife Trust's £20,000 Earth Raise target.
The King’s Speech for Nature – eight new bills to tackle the nature crisis
Steps to improve national security should include emergency powers to protect the ocean, river restoration and reintroduction of large…
Supporter set to run 70 miles for wildlife!
Keen runner, Jacob Luscombe, is set to cover 70 miles across Hadrian's Wall in support of Durham Wildlife Trust.
Appeal to support nature on landscapes including iconic ‘Get Carter’ film location
A FUNDRAISING appeal is being launched to support nature on “very special” North East landscapes including a location made famous in the…
Art exhibitions help communities learn more about marine habitats
TWO art exhibitions inspired by marine habitats found on the North East coast are giving local communities a greater understanding of…
Celebrating a hat-trick of environmental honours
The Trust staff and volunteers were delighted to celebrate a trio of successes at the County Durham Environment Awards in February.
New nature reserve to be created on former County Durham surface mine site
A new nature reserve is set to be created on the site of a former County Durham surface mine after regional employer Banks Mining agreed…
Dragonflies and damselflies in 2025
Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) remain an excellent indicator species for monitoring changes in weather patterns, water quality,…
Clearing the way to jobs in nature
2026 marks a significant milestone for Durham Wildlife Trust, 20 years of conservation traineeships and passing the 100 mark for people…
Milkwellburn Wood set to grow with ambitious 3,000 tree planting scheme
This winter, more than 3,000 new trees will be planted at Milkwellburn Wood in Chopwell, Gateshead expanding this much‑loved woodland…
