About the event

Seasons of Connection is a scheme of activities and workshops which aims to offer residents of the Coalfields area access to a better understanding of the local environment through nature-based activities.

The sessions, which form part of a co-operative project between Durham Wildlife Trust and Sunderland City Council, comprise 15 seasonal sessions, through which participants will reconnect with nature and each other, improving wellbeing and confidence. Activities include guided walks, wildlife surveys, crafting, nature journaling, and light conservation tasks, all themed around the changing seasons.

The September session is a celebration of all of the sessions we have shared across the last 9 months. We will look at the dipping pond for quick autumn survey of the aquatic life and compare this with the water survey we ran in the Spring – then we will walk to the bird hide to learn about some of the life there which will be in a state of flux – some of our summer friends will be getting ready to leave – or may have already departed. Autumn is a time movement and there could be anything passing through the reserve at this time of year.

Following this, we will return to the centre for a tea or coffee and to discuss the findings of the day but also of the project as a whole.

What to bring:

• Comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear.

   

Booking & safety:

• Booking required via Durham Wildlife Trust website or Eventbrite.
• Carers welcome for participants