Improve the footpath network with path surfacing, log edging and fencing tasks.

All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs or sun cream and a hat, depending on the weather on the day.

Come along and learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.

To find the volunteers on the day, please call Peter  Downes on 07484 09341

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Improve access to the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Park by building steps to make it easier for visitors to reach the top and enjoy the fantastic views.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include halo thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of  trees and building  habitat piles for insects and small mammals.

Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Improve access to the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Park by building steps to make it easier for visitors to reach the top and enjoy the fantastic views.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Discover what windrows are and help build them from brash to improve the woodland edge habitats.

All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs or sun cream and a hat, depending on the weather.

Come along and learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.

Please meet in the Derwentcote Steel Furnace car park on the south side of the A694. To find the volunteers on the day, please call Peter Downes on 07484 093411.

Download the current programme

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include halo thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of  trees and building  habitat piles for insects and small mammals.

Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Local ornithologist Michael Turner will guide you through the basics of birdwatching and how to get the best out of this most enjoyable pastime. You will learn to identify birds by sight and sound and find out what equipment you need and more importantly, don’t need. Please bring binoculars and field guides if you have them and dress appropriately with stout footwear. No dogs please.

Under 5’s are free for this activity; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

Local ornithologist Michael Turner will guide you through the basics of birdwatching and how to get the best out of this most enjoyable pastime. You will learn to identify birds by sight and sound and find out what equipment you need and more importantly, don’t need. Please bring binoculars and field guides if you have them and dress appropriately with stout footwear. No dogs please.

Under 5’s are free for this activity; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

Learn to identify the tiny red, blue and green blurs that whizz past on a summers day, with this free training. Durham Wildlife Trust Trustee Michael Coates will teach you the basics of dragonfly identification, which species you are likely to find in this area, how to photograph them and much, much more.

Booking essential.

Improve access to the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Park by building steps to make it easier for visitors to reach the top and enjoy the fantastic views.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include halo thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of  trees and building  habitat piles for insects and small mammals.

Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Improve access to the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Park by building steps to make it easier for visitors to reach the top and enjoy the fantastic views.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include halo thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of  trees and building  habitat piles for insects and small mammals.

Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Discover the variety of bird life around this area and find out who Thomas Robson was.

Local ornithologist Michael Turner will lead this guided walk highlighting the variety of birds that can be seen and heard in the lower Derwent Valley. As well as the famous red kites, you may see see buzzard, kingfisher, dipper, tree sparrow, grey wagtail and jay.

Michael will also give a fascinating account of the findings of local ornithologist and former Crowley employee Thomas Robson, 1812-1884.

Please bring binoculars if you have them and dress appropriately with stout footwear. No dogs please.

Booking essential.

Improve access to the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Park by building steps to make it easier for visitors to reach the top and enjoy the fantastic views.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include halo thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of  trees and building  habitat piles for insects and small mammals.

Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Learn how to identify bumblebees including the differences between males, females and worker bees. The morning will be indoors before a trip out to the field (or should that be meadow?!) at Malton Nature Reserve.

Please bring a packed lunch and wear suitable clothing and footwear for the outdoor visit.

Booking essential.

Improve access to the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Park by building steps to make it easier for visitors to reach the top and enjoy the fantastic views.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include halo thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of  trees and building  habitat piles for insects and small mammals.

Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Improve access to the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Park by building steps to make it easier for visitors to reach the top and enjoy the fantastic views.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Tasks here will include halo thinning to let more light to the woodland floor, brashing to remove the lower branches of  trees and building  habitat piles for insects and small mammals.

Meet at Prudhoe Town Football Club, opposite the waste and recycle centre, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.