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Ayton Park Nature Walk and Talk

Tuesday 11 August 2026 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Ayton Park Play Area, Washington

Join Durham Wildlife Trust for a relaxing nature walk around Ayton Park this summer!

A split-level coastal scene showing barnacle‑ and mussel‑covered rocks above the waterline, while below the surface a crab sits among mussels and seaweed in a clear tidal pool. Logos for Durham Wildlife Trust and Sunderland City Council appear on the right, along with a photo credit to Nick Upton.

Seasons of Connection – Nature, Community & Wellbeing: Rock(pool) stars!

Friday 21 August 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Whitburn Bents , Sunderland

These sessions provide activities, stimuli and workshops to engage with nature and learn more about the world around us.

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Princess Anne Park - Coffee Catch-Up

Tuesday 25 August 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm

Washington Millennium Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear

Catch-up with community thoughts on how Connecting Through Nature can support positive changes to the park for people and wildlife.

A summer meadow filled with tall grasses and wildflowers, including yellow buttercups and purple clover, stretches toward a line of trees under a partly cloudy sky. On the right, logos for Durham Wildlife Trust and Sunderland City Council, supported by Coalfield Area Committee, highlight local conservation partnership.

Seasons of Connection – Nature, Community & Wellbeing: the Last Hurrah!

Friday 18 September 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rainton Meadows,

Houghton-le-Spring

Join us as we celebrate the last 9 months of Seasons of Connection!

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Dive into the Bluespaces Project

Saturday 3 October 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm

Low Barns,

Witton-le-Wear

Supporters' event: join us to learn how we're improving habitats for wildlife through the Bluespaces Project.

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