What's On
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29jun10:00 am- 12:00 pmWoodland WalkA guided walk around woodlands in Prudhoe
Event Details
A circular, guided walk around West Wylam plantation and Low Prudhoe to find new paths and learn about the conservation work which is being undertaken. The walk is approximately 2 miles
Event Details
A circular, guided walk around West Wylam plantation and Low Prudhoe to find new paths and learn about the conservation work which is being undertaken.
The walk is approximately 2 miles long and there will also be a talk and opportunity to take part in a botany survey with Lesley Silvera on the Miners Memorial Meadow.
Please meet at Tyne Riverside Park car park, then car share to the start of the walk or go direct to the meeting point.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1jul10:00 am- 12:00 pmReptile DetectivesFree family event
Event Details
Join Durham Wildlife Trust for a family friendly event to discover the fascinating lives of some of our most secretive animals. Find out which reptile species live in the north
Event Details
Join Durham Wildlife Trust for a family friendly event to discover the fascinating lives of some of our most secretive animals. Find out which reptile species live in the north east and take part in a reptile walk learning how to identify their habitat.
Please note there will be no live snakes or lizards at this event …. unless any of our detectives spot some wild ones!
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
5jul10:30 am- 2:30 pmJoint Volunteer task & socialDo something practical
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A day bringing together volunteer teams working across Land of Oak & Iron, as well as any other Land of Oak & Iron volunteers involved in other roles. Whether you
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Event Details
A day bringing together volunteer teams working across Land of Oak & Iron, as well as any other Land of Oak & Iron volunteers involved in other roles. Whether you have been volunteering for months, just started or are thinking about volunteering, come along and join in – celebrate your achievements or find out what you’ve been missing out on!
The task for the day will be pulling non-native, invasive Himalayan balsam; wear stout footwear, full arm and leg cover may be useful. There will also be an opportunity to try kick sampling in the river with Tyne Rivers Trust, please wear wellies for this activity.
Bring a packed lunch and a drink; tea, coffee and snacks will be provided; we will also set up a BBQ at lunch time from 12.15pm, please bring anything you would like to cook on it yourself!
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
9jul10:30 am- 4:00 pmChopwell WoodFestFree hands-on heritage activities for the whole family
Event Details
A free event with lots for the whole family to do, bringing the heritage of the area to life. Make a willow hurdle, have a go on a pole lathe,
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A free event with lots for the whole family to do, bringing the heritage of the area to life. Make a willow hurdle, have a go on a pole lathe, turn your hand to pottery, learn about wool spinning and much more.
Bring a picnic or buy from one of the food stands, there will be wood-fired pizza, hog roast and BBQ, drinks and ice cream.
Parking will be in the main car park, an adjacent field and on forest tracks and charged at £5 per car, please share with friends and family where possible or make a day of it and cycle in – there will be a bike parking area, just bring a lock.
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Chopwell Wood
Access through main entrance off Hookergate Lane, High Spen
24aug1:00 pm- 3:00 pmFamily Otter WalkFree family event
Event Details
Join Durham Wildlife Trust to find out about the fascinating life of otters and become an otter detective learning to identify their tracks and spraint (poo). The walk will explore
Event Details
Join Durham Wildlife Trust to find out about the fascinating life of otters and become an otter detective learning to identify their tracks and spraint (poo). The walk will explore and identify the best places to look for signs of these much-loved mammals. Otters are notoriously shy nocturnal animals please be aware it is highly unlikely that any otters will be spotted during this event.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing; activities are aimed at over 5’s; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting at the car park at Winlaton Mill, off the A694.
Booking essential.
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
