Local Wildlife Groups
Durham Wildlife Trust members’ groups are made up of like-minded people who share a passion for the area in which they live and a desire to increase their own wildlife knowledge.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Groups and Additional Needs Visits
We host a wide range of visitors on our Nature Reserves annually. From the expert to the novice, from the young to the old, we want to help you enjoy your visit. We are a very accessible site and we can arrange free guided tours for those with additional needs and their carers.
New funding for local groups to tackle nature recovery across UK
Grants of up to £25,000 now available to improve nature for communities thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery
Nature Rangers at Low Barns
A group for 11-14 year olds who wish to learn some practical conservation skills, improve ecological knowledge, and enjoy the outdoors.
Rangers Rockpool Ramble
On Saturday 28th August, our young volunteer groups: Nature Rangers (10-13 years) Young Rangers (14-18yrs) and SeaScapes Beach Rangers (14-18yrs), joined Matt Barnes, from the Marine Conservation…
New volunteering groups for Gateshead volunteers
Green Connections sessions will bring people together to help wildlife in the Gateshead area
The election results are in! So, what’s next for nature?
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the bold and ambitious commitments to reverse the decline. So…
Fungi forage with the Rangers
Our Nature and Young Rangers spent their last session on a fungi forage around Low Barns Nature Reserve. Find out what they found in the blog below.
Botany Group
The group aims to provide an interest in, and enjoyment of, all aspects of flora, within and beyond the Durham Wildlife Trust area.
Connecting with people and nature at Washington Mind Gardening Group
A small gardening group is working with Durham Wildlife Trust to build a nature-friendly community garden.
Exploring meadows with our Rangers
Over the past few weeks, our Nature Rangers and Young Rangers at Low Barns (funded by believe housing) have been exploring meadows – learning about the plants in them and the invertebrate species…
New base for Rangers and schools at Low Barns
In winter 2021, a new base for the Nature Rangers and Young Rangers was unveiled at Low Barns Nature Reserve.