Welcome to the website of the Weardale Wildlife Group. We are enthusiastic about wildlife and enjoy observing and recording species seen. Our main focus is the Weardale area, but we do venture to other areas on occasions. We hold talks and guided walks and sometimes join other groups for events further afield.

Our next walk is at Stanhope Dene on Sunday 20th July. We will search for the rare White Letter Hairstreak, Small Skipper, Common Blue, Small Copper and Dark Green Fritillary as well as the many bees and hoverflies which are also attracted to this delightful habitat. Please see the calendar for full details.

If you have any suggestions for walks or talk, please let us know, our contact details are at the bottom of this page.

Wildlife is an important part of Weardale's landscape but much of it is being lost. In order to conserve and protect our natural heritage we want to play our part in understanding our wildlife and encouraging others to enjoy our surroundings.

We aim to:

• Bring together people interested in wildlife
• Record key wildlife species and their habitats
• Encourage local interest in wildlife and conservation
• Share our knowledge and skills with other groups and organisations

If you would like to get involved, your enthusiasm and interest would be warmly welcome. Please see our calendar for upcoming walks, talks, gatherings and events. Please feel free to send  your photos for our photo gallery. Please note, we have a no dog policy.

Our email is enquiries@weardalewildlifegroup.co.uk or check out our facebook page.

Useful links are below:

To record wildlife follow the link for the AONB's recording site irecord.

A great recording site where species are identified for you is Inaturalist