Projects bring communities and nature together

TWO new projects will bring communities and nature together on Wearside.

- TONY HENDERSON

The City of Nature Sunderland community programme aims to benefit more than 3,500 people after landing a £326,543 award.

The backing from the National Lottery Community Fund will see the programme being led by Durham Wildlife Trust and the International Community Organisation of Sunderland (ICOS).

A roving “nature hub” will travel around disadvantaged areas of Wearside to stage nature events and activities.

Graeme Jobes, Nextdoor Nature officer at Durham Wildlife Trust, said: “We are thrilled that this significant funding allows us to bring nature to the heart of Sunderland's communities, empowering residents to take action for nature and sustainability.