Cotton spinner
Although they might not look it, sea cucumbers like this one belong to the Echinoderm group and are therefore closely related to starfish and sea urchins
Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
Although they might not look it, sea cucumbers like this one belong to the Echinoderm group and are therefore closely related to starfish and sea urchins
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The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
Join us for a family-friendly exploration of some of the many invertebrates found in the centre of Hetton.
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
Join Links with Nature on an Autumnal walk spotting wildlife and fungi around Hetton Park, learning ID along the way.
Durham Wildlife Trust was thrilled to be nominated as a finalist from a pool of 2,000 applicants in the 'Climate Action Project 2024' category at the national Benefact Charity Heroes…
One of our education leaders, John, reminisces on an exciting day of bird watching at Hetton Lyons Country Park, whilst leading one of our Healing Nature events. Read about his experience below!…
Healing Nature Digital Officer, Alex Permain, takes you on a photographic safari around one of our project sites, Hetton Lyons. He explains how you can engage with nature through this digital…
Join Links with Nature on an Autumnal walk spotting wildlife and fungi around Hetton Lyons Country Park, learning ID along the way.