Durham Wildlife Trust

Durham Wildlife Trust Protecting wildlife and promoting nature conservation from the river Tees up to the river Tyne. See our website to find your nearest reserve.

Durham Wildlife Trust manages more than 900 hectares of land, a variety of species and habitat recovery projects and two visitor centres. We also run an environmental education programme which engages schools and community groups in issues around nature conservation and the wider environment. For details on what to do if you witness a wildlife crime, visit www.durhamwt.com/faqs

Returning to Team Wild for Great North Run 2026 is Paul Rodgers! 🏃Paul says "Durham Wildlife Trust do some unbelievable ...
18/06/2026

Returning to Team Wild for Great North Run 2026 is Paul Rodgers! 🏃

Paul says "Durham Wildlife Trust do some unbelievable work not just for nature but for communities and people. The Trust not only provides fantastic green spaces for people to see some rare & exciting wildlife, but opportunities for people to be involved. I don't think we can underestimate the importance of the work Durham Wildlife Trust do and running will help continue the work. I have never been much of a runner, so this really is a massive challenge for me!"

Thank you for choosing Durham Wildlife Trust again Paul, we can't wait to cheer you on every step of the way! 💚

If you missed out on the Great North Run ballot or you're looking for a charity to fundraise for, why not don your trainers for Durham Wildlife Trust and join Team Wild! Find out more information here: https://www.durhamwt.com/events/2026-09-13-durham-wildlife-trust-great-north-run-2026-place
or if you wish to donate to our runners you can do so here: https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/durhamwildlifetrust/profile

It's Week 3 of 30 Days Wild and this week we're learning all about local nature 🪻Take part in our free online wildflower...
18/06/2026

It's Week 3 of 30 Days Wild and this week we're learning all about local nature 🪻

Take part in our free online wildflower course to discover the fascinating flora and fauna of our magnesian limestone reserves.

We'll be learning about orchids, scabious and grasses, among other plants, and the incredible invertebrates they help to protect 🦋🐛

Sign up below to receive your first lesson!

https://www.durhamwt.com/wildflower-course-sign-up

17/06/2026

🌼🐝 Have you noticed the beeutiful scenes on your way into Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve? We counted more than 100 bumblebees buzzing around the viper’s-bugloss in full bloom along Mallard Way.
If you’re nearby, it’s worth a visit. Just follow the buzz!

📹 Mary-Anne Rielly.

Ready to level up your bird ID knowledge this ? 🐦Scroll to discover some of our bird species and the key features that ...
16/06/2026

Ready to level up your bird ID knowledge this ? 🐦

Scroll to discover some of our bird species and the key features that make them easy to spot, from bill shape to wing style.

The more you notice, the more you’ll see on your next walk.

Learn more about UK birds here 👉 durhamwt.com/wildlife-explorer/birds

15/06/2026

From beegrabbers to comb-horns, discover five weird and wonderful flies. 🪰
🌐 durhamwt.com/blog/pretty-fly

Would you like to take part in a charity run for Durham Wildlife Trust?By taking part in the Great North Run or Durham C...
15/06/2026

Would you like to take part in a charity run for Durham Wildlife Trust?

By taking part in the Great North Run or Durham City Run this summer, you could help to raise vital funds for nature conservation, helping us to restore much-needed homes for wildlife 🐝🦔🐦

Find out more about running for wildlife below 👇
https://www.durhamwt.com/running-for-wildlife

On behalf of everyone at Durham Wildlife Trust we would like to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS and well done to Jacob Luscom...
15/06/2026

On behalf of everyone at Durham Wildlife Trust we would like to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS and well done to Jacob Luscombe, who ran all the way from Carlisle to Gateshead in support of nature conservation! 🎉🏅

Jacob completed 70 miles in just 15 hours and 24 minutes - an incredible achievement!! He dedicated donations to Durham Wildlife Trust and raised £865, for which we are extremely grateful 💚

Well done Jacob!! 🏆 To find out more about Jacob's run along Hadrian's Wall or to donate through his fundraising page, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/jacob-luscombe-4

Durham Wildlife Trust fundraiser Jacob takes on his 70 mile Hadrian's Wall run TOMORROW! Wishing you the best of luck, J...
13/06/2026

Durham Wildlife Trust fundraiser Jacob takes on his 70 mile Hadrian's Wall run TOMORROW! Wishing you the best of luck, Jacob 🏃

Click the link below to donate to Jacob's fundraiser, which goes directly to supporting local wildlife restoration efforts from the Tees to the Tyne 👇

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jacob-luscombe-4

So far Jacob has raised a whopping £600 for Durham Wildlife Trust, a phenomenal fundraising effort! 👏🎉

Fancy taking on a running challenge of your own? Places for Durham City Run Festival are open until Tuesday 16th of June 🎽

Find out more or sign up to secure your place at https://www.durhamwt.com/events/2026-07-16-durham-city-runs-2026-place -widget-container-1989215719766

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Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Houghton Le Spring
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