A NATURE and wildlife group is inviting families and youth groups to take part in outdoor activities at a Winter Warmer event.

The Durham Wildlife Trust, a regional conservation group, is hosting the event at Windy Nook Nature Park, near Gateshead, next Saturday.

Visitors will be taken on short walks along the nature trails in the park, which is used by local schools to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues.

The Mayor of Gateshead and councillors will be attending and learning, among other activities, how to build a bird feeder from re-cycled plastic bottles and pine cones.

The event runs from noon to 3pm. For further information, ring project officer Peter Shield on 0191-433 3441