From Otters to Orcas: A Nature Training Days Update
The Nature Training Days programme aims to introduce our volunteers to new species, habitats, projects and skills, all through beginner-friendly workshops and training sessions led by Durham…
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Durham Wildlife Trust Botany Group – Lichen Training Day
by Lesley Hodgson
Having enjoyed two of Janet Simkin’s training days previously, I was very happy when she agreed to run one for the group. Places filled up rapidly, and it was very well…
Connecting communities with doorstep nature
More than two years since Nextdoor Nature’s launch, the project has continued to support communities in gaining the skills and knowledge needed to bring nature back to their neighbourhood.
Recruitment for voluntary board member of MammalWeb
MammalWeb Limited is seeking a new director to diversify, enhance and extend the range of skills across its board. Find full details below.
Stork's-bill
The bill-shaped seed pods of Common Stork's-bill explode when ripe, sending the seeds flying! This low-growing plant has pretty pink flowers and can be seen on grasslands and coastal sands.…
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
Community Conservation
Our Community Conservation project aims to use our nature reserves as a mechanism to engage people in wildlife surveying and habitat monitoring, providing an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills.
Meadow crane's-bill
Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…
Bloody crane's-bill
Bloody crane's-bill has striking magenta flowers that pepper our rare limestone pavements, grasslands and sand dunes with summer colour. It is a favourite of all kinds of insects, including…
A blooming interest
Conservation Trainee, Mary-Anne Rielly, shares her experiences of botany training on the Identiplant course.
Fungi Friday’s Fantastic Results
There was a great turn out for the Fungi training day at Black Plantation, as volunteers from Rainton Meadows and Low Barns attended the annual event.
Fungi Friday’s Fantastic Results
There was a great turn out for the Fungi training day at Black Plantation, as volunteers from Rainton Meadows and Low Barns attended the annual event.