Do something special for #nature and take a break from mowing the lawn this May 🌸

Join the #NoMowMay movement with Plantlife 🌱

Find out more 👉 plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomo…

This wonderful photograph of a cuckoo was taken this time last year by Hamish Paterson. The cuckoos have been heard already this year, but so far not seen. We're looking forward to seeing them in photograph form soon! 😊

Research shows that spending time outdoors is linked to positive mental wellbeing 💚

This Mental Health Awareness Week (13th-19th May), why not take a moment to discover five ways to connect with nature? 🌱

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The night skies were remarkable at the weekend. The Northern Lights over Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. Wonderful. 😍
📷 Michael Coates

Kittiwakes at Seaham Marina.😍
📷 Amanda Bell

Have you been keeping up to date with our Tyneside kittiwakes on the live webcam? You can watch here: durhamwt.com/kittiwake-cam

Spend June connecting with nature by taking part in #30DaysWild !

Whether you spend the day hiking in the sun or dedicate an evening to watching a wildlife documentary, there are ways to stay wild every day!

Sign up now 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild

Our friends Hedgehog Society are celebrating #hedgehogweek until 11 May – get involved and see what you can do to help hedgehogs & welcome wildlife! britishhedgehogs.org.uk/hedgehog-aware…

The Pint of Science Festival is taking place in Newcastle on 13-15 May 2024 and there are still tickets left!
Join the Pint of Science Team and our delivery partners Tees Rivers Trust on the 15th of May at Magic Hat Cafe at 7.30pm. More info here
strongershores.com/event/pint-of-…

📢 Please share with anyone you know who may be able to help.🌊 The Stronger Shores project invites tender applications from vessel providers for the regular charter of a nearshore workboat or survey vessel within 5 nautical miles of Seaham harbour.
durhamwt.com/news/invitatio…

✨ Our incredible volunteers didn’t let the rain stop them last weekend! Together, we made significant progress in clearing the new growth in the waterways at Rainton Meadows, ensuring open corridors for wildlife while preventing flooding.

Get involved 👉 durhamwt.com/volunteer

A loveliness of ladybirds at Low Barns Nature Reserve. 🐞😊
📷 Tim Davis

A round-up of sightings from one of our recent Shoresearch events in Whitburn.
1.Hermit crab
2.Limpets and home scar
3.Bread crumb sponge
4.Flat periwinkle with eggs
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Can you tell the difference between a native and a Spanish bluebell? Don't worry, we have a handy guide to help! 💙
durhamwt.com/how-tell-diffe…

Our volunteers were at Seaton Carew last week to put up the fence around the nesting space ready for the return of the little terns! Our dedicated wardens and volunteers will be monitoring the birds over the summer, ensuring they have another successful breeding season!

A kestrel hunting over Seaham Hall cliffs.😍
📷 Amanda Bell

Our visitor centres, coffee shops & gift shops at Rainton Meadows & Low Barns are open all bank holiday weekend. Make the most of the long weekend with a stroll through a stunning wild space, enjoying everything that spring wildlife has to offer.
🚧Parking barriers close: 4.30pm