Wildflower Safari at Copt Hill

Alt text:   A group of people walk through a wildflower meadow during a guided nature event. The leader stands ahead, speaking to the group amid tall grasses and purple and yellow blooms. In the distance, rows of houses and rolling hills stretch under a cloudy sky. Logos along the bottom show Durham Wildlife Trust, Links with Nature, Heritage Fund, Sunderland City Council, and Wear Rivers Trust, indicating a community conservation project.

Wildflower Safari at Copt Hill

Location:
Copt Hill Inn , Seaham Road , Houghton le Spring , DH5 8LU
Book
Join us for a guided walk of Copt Hill where Engagement Officer, Mary-Anne, will talk us through common wildflowers and how to ID them!

Event details

Date

Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
A static map of Wildflower Safari at Copt Hill

About the event

During our Wildflower Safari we will look at some common grassland wildflowers and discuss the identifying features of each, talk about their place in folklore and their importance in the wider habitat. We will then have a go at using a simple key to identify wildflowers before practising our skills with some surveying across the site. No prior experience or knowledge is required and everyone is welcome. All ID materials including guides and lenses will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own if you wish.

Please meet Mary-Anne at the top entrance of the site for 10am (what3words: ///longer.code.laser, https://maps.app.goo.gl/LmRZQBPGUp2oKTHVA). Mary-Anne will then lead the group into and around the greenspace, returning to the site entrance for 1pm.

Under 18s are also welcome, provided they attend with a parent or guardian. We kindly ask that no dogs are brought along to this event with the exception of assistance dogs. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring drinking water with you. Closed-toed shoes, long sleeves and long trousers are advised.

Please note, this walk will involve walking off path and up/down hills. We will be outside for the duration of the walk and there are no toilets on site. If you have any concerns surrounding accessibility, please contact our Engagement Officer, Mary-Anne, at marielly@durhamwt.co.uk or call us on 0191 5843112 and ask for Mary-Anne.

Booking

Price

Free

Additional booking information

Under 18s are also welcome, provided they attend with a parent or guardian. We kindly ask that no dogs are brought along to this event with the exception of assistance dogs

Know before you go

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What to bring

Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring drinking water with you. Closed-toed shoes, long sleeves and long trousers are advised.

Please note, this walk will involve walking off path and up/down hills. We will be outside for the duration of the walk and there are no toilets on site. If you have any concerns surrounding accessibility, please contact our Engagement Officer, Mary-Anne, at marielly@durhamwt.co.uk or call us on 0191 5843112 and ask for Mary-Anne.

Contact us

Mary-Anne Rielly
Contact number: 0191 5843112