How geology and geomorphology shaped the nature of County Durham Michael Rogers Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitors Centre Commencing 12.15pm
Volunteer Drop in Day – find out all about becoming a volunteer with Durham Wildlife Trust
March 1, 2012
Drop in anytime to either one of our Visitors centres on Friday 9th March or Saturday 10th March between 9.00am and 5.00pm If you are unable to get to either of these days and would like more information please phone or email Steve at spurvis@durhamwt.co.uk or Graeme at lowbarnsvolunteers@durhamwt.co.uk and ask for a volunteer pack.
Lunchtime Lecture – 27 February 2012
February 23, 2012
Otter Project with Paul Hannaby Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre commencing 12.15pm Call 0191 5843112 for more details.
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]
