Cattersty Gill sits in a secluded valley perched high on the cliffs above Skinningrove. The nature reserve protects wildflower-rich grassland and offers a landfall for migrant birds which stop to…

Coatham Marsh SSSI is an amazing wild oasis amongst the industrial heritage that made Teesside. It is most notable for its reedbeds and open water pools that attract hundreds of waders and…

Gravel Hole is a disused sand and gravel quarry which has been colonised by a variety of lime-loving plants. As well as orchids, the rich flora includes cowslips, kidney vetch, field scabious and…

Hummersea supports over a thousand plants and is the largest “colony” in our area. They grow well here because the sloping tops to the rock cliffs are dotted with wet springs giving broad patches…

Maze Park is a green oasis right at the centre of Teesside. Climb one of its landscaped mounds to enjoy panoramic views of the conurbation. Much of the site has been planted with a variety of…

Woodhill Meadow is a big nature garden, with woodland areas and some open glades. Although it is open to the public, we also use it as our outdoor teaching space. It’s right next to our…