My therapy
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…
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Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
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Removing barriers to learning
We are committed to increasing our accessibility so that more people can enjoy and support wildlife.
Our latest blog, written by Jayke Forshaw, our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)…
Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
My recovery
After undergoing brain surgery, Simone suffered from severe headaches and was worried that she would find volunteering with Durham Wildlife Trust too strenuous; in fact, she has found that the…
Create your own meadow or wildflower patch
The autumn is a good time to sow a perennial native meadow (perennial means that the flowers come back year after year without having to re-seed them). It’s in fact the ideal time for flowers like…
Owl’loween at Cors Goch
We recently hosted “Owl’loween” at our Cors Goch Nature Reserve, bringing families together for a day full of fun, learning, and a few spooky surprises! Held during the half-term break, this event…
Seals in North Wales
Here you will find information about seals in North Wales, interesting facts about the incredible marine mammals, how to watch seals to ensure that you keep yourself and the animals safe. Information with regard to seal disturbance and where to report incidences of disturbance, what to do if you come across and injured, sick or abandoned seal.
Care-Peat: Restoring the carbon storage capacity of peatlands
Peatlands are not only habitats with a highly specialised flora and fauna, they also play an important role in global climate regulation. At Cors y Sarnau Nature Reserve new project officer Richard Cutts is working with international partners to improve our understanding of the processes involved, restore peatland and how our work can contribute to the Widlife Trusts' 30 by 30 campaign.
My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…
My wellbeing
My wild life started before I was old enough to walk, being regularly taken by my mother across the Epsom Downs to enjoy fresh air. Moving to rural Staffordshire aged 3, I was incredibly lucky to…
Go Wild @ West Shore on Bank Holiday Monday!
Join us for an action-packed fun day for all! Lots of activities to enjoy - art and craft, face-painting, games, nature hunt, wildlife quiz and bird and bug box making.
Tess's School Litter Pick
Inspired by Blue Planet 2, Tess - a primary school pupil from Ysgol Nercwys organised a school trip with Dawn, our Living Seas Projects Officer and Iwan, our Education & Community Officer.…