# Event Details - **Event Name**: Seasons of Connection – Nature, Community & Wellbeing: Pond life! - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: These sessions provide activities, stimuli and workshops to engage with nature and learn more about the world around us.About this EventSeasons of Connection is a scheme of activities and workshops which aims to offer residents of the Coalfields area access to a better understanding of the local environment through nature-based activities.The events, which form part of a co-operative project between Durham Wildlife Trust and Sunderland City Council, comprise 15 seasonal sessions, through which participants will reconnect with nature and each other, improving wellbeing and confidence. Activities include guided walks, wildlife surveys, crafting, nature journaling, and light conservation tasks, all themed around the changing seasons.The April sessions focus on Rainton Meadow's remarkable pond life. We will sneak a peak into a world we know almost nothing about because – well – when was the last time to you looked IN a pond?We will conduct a pond dip survey to look for a range of invertebrates, fish and amphibians. Focus species will include dragonfly/damselfly nymphs, water scorpion, boatmen and diving beetles. We will also have a look in some of the smaller scrapes near to the bird hide. Following this, we will return to the centre for a tea or coffee and to discuss the importance of what we have found and consider its significance in the context of the wider reserve – clue – no invertebrates = no fish, birds, amphibians… so the findings really ARE important! We will then log our findings on the iNaturalist appOther sessions planned through to September include pond dipping, butterfly walks, and coastal wildlife surveys. Attendees will take part in hands-on activities like willow feeder making, leaf rubbings, and light habitat care. We will reflect and create with nature journaling to capture observations and experiences.Interactive elements:Practical conservation tasks.Creative nature crafts.Group discussions and wellbeing activities. What to bring:Comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear.Your free nature journal (to be provided at your first session). Booking & safety:Booking required via Durham Wildlife Trust website or Eventbrite.Sessions are inclusive and accessible; mobility scooter available at Rainton Meadows - please get in touch direct if you would like to book this (0191 5843112)Carers welcome for participants needing one-to-one support.  Refreshments Light refreshments provided at each session. Location & access Main venue: Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve (Bellamy Room).Beach sessions: Seaham or Roker (transport from Rainton Meadows available on request).Accessible paths, toilets on-site, and nearby bus stops.  Seasons of Connection: Nature, Community & Wellbeing is a 9-month programme, funded by Sunderland City Council, designed to reduce loneliness and social isolation among adults (16+) in Sunderland’s Coalfield area. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/seasons-of-connection-nature-community-and-wellbeing-pond-life/100001981928241723 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fseasons-of-connection-nature-community-wellbeing-pond-life-tickets-1981928241723 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Rainton Meadows - **lat**: 54.83119965 - **long**: -1.495584249 - **full address**: Rainton Meadows, Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Durham, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Durham Wildlife Trust (https://allevents.in/org/durham-wildlife-trust/22544979) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f61fc18edbe950167a3e63b448c8de874c59c885f86d5913afc59fc82f39ccfc-rimg-w1090-h315-dcf8ece0-gmir.jpg?v=1769789959 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9447f403aadc7855c50c697c7c5dc79c6cb8625fd53b933cd49788f4853a3ef8-rimg-w400-h400-dc022b1b-gmir.jpg?v=1769789958 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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