Dark red helleborine: citizen scientists
Raisby Hill Grassland,
Raisby Hill Grassland Nature Reserve, Coxhoe, DH6 4LP
Event details
Meeting point
Station Road East, Coxhoe. Park here and you will be transported to site. ///chip.stack.wigglingDate
About the event
Help survey the dark-red helleborines of Raisby Hill Grassland. No prior experience required.
Attendees will be counting dark-red helleborines. This is an annual count and important science. Data has been collected for more than 30 years on Durham Wildlife Trust nature reserves on this rare orchid.
Participants will learn how we undertake the survey for this rare orchid. Undertake the survey (ability to count from 1 to 100 helpful). View other species of interest on the day. Learn what Durham Wildlife Trust are doing to conserve this rare orchid.
Durham Wildlife Trust Director, Ecology Manager and Land Advice Manager will be your guides.
This an opportunity to contribute to a valuable piece of citizen science and possibly start your own journey as a citizen scientist.
Bring –suitable clothing, sun protection, a drink.
Suitable footwear a must as we will be survey across slopes.
There are no facilities on-site.
Transport is also available from - Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6PU