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Winter Tree Recognition in Witton Dene
February 10, 2012
Tuesday 14th February – 10am-1pm. Witton Dene Nature Reserve, Witton Gilbert, Durham. Learn to identify a variety of tree species from their bark and buds with our local arboriculture expert. And while you are in the Dene, help with some maintenance work and have a go at the Tree Quiz! Meet on Coach Lane… [Continue Reading]
Lunchtime Lecture 30 January 2012
January 24, 2012
Butterflies of Durham Dave Wainwright – Butterfly Conservation Rainton Meadows commencing 12pm Call 0191 5843112 to book your place
Snowdrop Walk 12 February 2012
January 24, 2012
11am (2.5 hours) 3 miles (Medium) Start at northwest entrance to Hawthorn Dene, outside Kinley Hall livery at the end of surfaced road marked ‘no through road’ from north end of Hawthorn village, near Easington Colliery. GR NZ424459 OS Map 88, Explorer 308 Buses: Arriva 23, 31, Go North East 203 to Hawthorn Village Follow… [Continue Reading]
Chris Packham Goes Totally Wild
January 12, 2012
5 February 2012 7.30pm A compelling and charismatic wildlife TV presenter, Chris uses his astonishing images to reflect the pure beauty of nature. From his roots in suburban Southampton to the frozen poles, sticky forests and searing deserts, he has come eye to eye with wildlife in all its forms. Informative, thought provoking and controversial,… [Continue Reading]
‘How to Preserve Wild Plants at Home’ – Adult Learning Course
January 4, 2012
January 25th at Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre, 7.00pm – 9.00pm This indoor workshop will show you the different techniques used to preserve indoor flowers, leaves, fruits,seeds and bark from diffrent natural habitats. These techniques would be easy enough to be used at home as a learning tool for keen botanists or for the general wildlife… [Continue Reading]
’Comets and Asteroids and things that go bump in the night’
December 9, 2011
An indoor talk by Sir Arnold Wolfendale FRS, 14th Astronomer Royal Followed by a walk outdoors to see what can be seen in the night sky. Low Barns Nature Reserve and visitor Centre Monday 23rd January at 6.00pm, approximate finishing time 8.00pm Wrap up warm and wear sturdy footwear. Please bring a pair of… [Continue Reading]
Parties at Rainton Meadows
October 31, 2011
Captain Raggy’s Beard’s infamous Pirate and Princess Parties now at Rainton Meadows. The Old Sea Dog will entertain both young and old with a treasure hunt, pirate games, stories of skulduggery on the high seas and much more. Young adventurers can also take part in some outdoor activities to see what creatures lurk beneath… [Continue Reading]
BBC Live ‘n’ Deadly – Deadly Scene Investigation Event
October 24, 2011
The Crime of the Nest Box Break-In – Wednesday 26th October, Milkwellburn Wood, Gateshead. If you are a young wildlife detective (aged roughly between 4 and 11), or have someone in your family who matches this description, come along to Milkwellburn Wood any time between 1pm – 3pm on Wednesday 26th October to solve this wildlife mystery. Drop in to… [Continue Reading]
