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πŸ”Œ Watt A Drive is coming! Test electric vehicles πŸš— Talk to experts πŸ’¬ Discover how EVs save πŸ’· and cut carbon 🌍
πŸ“… Thurs 17 July | 10am–2pmπŸ“ Durham Uni – Josephine Butler College 🎟️ Free to attend! Book here: tinyurl.com/WattADrive

19.06.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Greenspace Festival - Forest Bathing 12:00 Enjoy some of the university estates wild, green spaces with Ros Beaumont. Ros will be leading a taster session in forest bathing.

Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! Sign up now, using links below. 🌿✨
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1393707509.... - 12 o'clock
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1393725001.... - 2 o'clock
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#GreenspaceFestival #ForestBathing #NatureLovers #Wellness #DurhamEvents

08.06.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Us for a Forest Bathing Experience!

Immerse yourself in a taster forest bathing session amidst our beautiful woodland.

πŸ—“ Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025
πŸ•› Time: 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Meet at the Greenspace stall on Library Square

08.06.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the date, and come and join us at the annual Greenspace Festival.

14.05.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A big thank you to the staff and students of QE Sixth Form for making this visit a success. Together, we can continue to foster a love for nature and a commitment to sustainability.

#Biodiversity #Conservation #FutureScientists #Sustainability #Education #Inspiration

09.05.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We hope this experience has sparked a deeper interest in biology, ecology, and conservation among these future scientists. 🌱 Their enthusiasm gives us great hope for the next generation of biologists, ecologists, and conservationists.

09.05.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌿 Welcoming Future Environmental Stewards! 🌿

We were thrilled to welcome a group of enthusiastic Year 12 Biology students from QE Sixth Form in Darlington to our site this week to learn about our Biodiversity Action Plan, exploring the vital work we do to protect and enhance our natural habitats.

09.05.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌿🐝City Nature Challenge 2025🐝🌿

Spotted a jay, wood sorrel, peacock butterfly, and bluebells today. πŸŒΈπŸ¦‹

Join the City Nature Challenge with iNaturalist. Snap pics on your walk or commute tomorrow!

#inaturalist #CityNatureChallenge #CitizenScience

27.04.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City Nature Challenge - ERIC North East

**Sign up or find events** using this link - ericnortheast.org.uk/citynaturech...

Can't join an event but still want to participate? Download the app and share your observations while you're out and about.

Let's make this year's challenge the best one yet!

25.04.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌼 City Nature Challenge 2025: North East England 🌼

We're off to a flying start! Join us this weekend for exciting community events and help us document the incredible biodiversity of our region.

25.04.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the City Nature Challenge this weekend! 🌿

Fri, 25 Apr, 13:00-15:00 @ Low Burnhall Woodland Trust Carpark.
Sun, 27 Apr, 11:00-13:00 @ Durham University Botanic Garden.

Sign up here - www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/pro...

Not in Durham? Join these - ericnortheast.org.uk/citynaturech...

24.04.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌸 Spring is here! Transform your garden borders into vibrant havens for pollinators with insect-friendly rewilding plants from the Botanic Gardens. 🌼 Join the #NoMowMay initiative and let your lawn grow wild to support local biodiversity. 🌿 Happy gardening! 🐝 #Rewilding #Biodiversity #Gardening

04.04.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌞 Had an amazing nature walk with staff and students! We enjoyed the sunshine, explored the outdoors, and observed the incredible biodiversity around us. Join the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge to document local wildlife and engage with the community! πŸŒπŸ“Έ #NatureWalk #Biodiversity #iNaturalist

02.04.2025 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What an incredible start to our book club!

We kicked things off with Hannah Ritchie's "Not the End of the World" and had such a fantastic discussion. Great company, and insightful conversations. Can't wait for the next one!

#BookClub #GreatReads #NotTheEndOfTheWorld
@dulib.bsky.social

26.03.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌿 Prepping for the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 🌿

Just enjoyed a nature walk to reconnect with the outdoors and gear up for the challenge.

Nature walks rejuvenate and help us appreciate the diverse flora and fauna.

#CityNatureChallenge #iNaturalist #NatureWalk #Biodiversity #CitizenScience

25.03.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City Nature Challenge 2025 - North East England Join the global wildlife hunt! Over one weekend, 25th - 28th April 2025, cities and regions across the world will be competing with one another to amass the greatest number of wildlife records.

Snap photos of plants and animals, and share your observations on iNaturalist. Let's show the world the nature in our own backyards! πŸŒ³πŸ“Έ

For more info and to sign up, visit: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...

#CityNatureChallenge #iNaturalist #UrbanWildlife

@inaturalist.bsky.social

21.03.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌿🌍 **Join the City Nature Challenge 2025!** 🌍🌿

Hey nature lovers! 🌱 Ready to explore the wild side of your city? πŸ™οΈ The iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2025 is nearly here, and we need YOU to help document urban biodiversity. πŸ¦‹πŸž

πŸ“… April 25-28, 2025
πŸ“ Your city!

21.03.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌳 Volunteering - tree planting at Ushaw 🌳

Last week, the Energy and Sustainably team joined volunteers at Ushaw to replant native tree species.
We planted over 300 trees and enjoyed a well earned cup of tea! β˜•

#volunteering #trees
@durham-university.bsky.social

20.03.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
March’s Birds of the Month: which birds will you see? Get your fill of fresh spring air! Here are six birds you could see on a countryside stroll now.

www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wi...

03.03.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Their experiences highlighted the diverse pathways and impactful roles available in this vital field.

@durham-university.bsky.social
#Sustainability #Graduates

28.02.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Recently, members of the Energy and Sustainability team were pleased to share their career journeys into sustainability as part of a Careers in Sustainability panel hosted by Durham University Careers & Enterprise.

28.02.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A diverse range of skillsets and backgrounds is essential to tackle the breadth of challenges we face. Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, policy maker, or business leader, your expertise can contribute to creating sustainable solutions for our planet.

28.02.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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As we navigate the environmental challenges of our time, the need for talented graduates has never been greater. These crises present unique opportunities for individuals across various sectors to make a meaningful impact.

28.02.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New library reading list for Greenspace hopes to deliver wellbeing boost A post by Sarah Cleeve Optimistic climate scientists, β€œdoughnut” economics, problem-solving fungi and rewilding are some of the topics on a newly-created Talis reading list: β€œGreenspace: reading on…

Check our latest blog post to learn more about Greenspace's brand new Talis reading list: β€œGreenspace: reading on environment and sustainability” πŸ‘‰ dulib.blog/2025/02/10/n... The reading list includes resources on environmental sustainabilityΒ while also offering a boost to wellbeing πŸ“šπŸƒ #DULib

14.02.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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