CHILDREN are invited to learn about wildlife this summer.

A series of sessions are being staged to teach youngsters aged five to 13 about the great outdoors.

Events are being held in New Brancepeth, Brandon, Burnhope, Castleside, Lanchester, Langley Moor, Esh, Esh Winning, Langley Park, Ushaw Moor, Meadowfield and Waterhouses until Wednesday, August 28.

The events are being paid for by Mid Durham Area Action Partnership and the Big Lottery: Awards For All and delivered by environment specialists Oases.

For more information, call 03000-260535 or email: gemma.tate@oasesnortheast.org.uk