Cumbria Wildlife Trust accepts ownership of Gosling Sike Farm
Monday, 15 June 2009

Lord Inglewood, President of Cumbria Wildlife Trust, accepted a gift of 36 acres of organic farmland on behalf of the organisation at an official ceremony on Friday 12 June.

 
The Birds & The Bees Garden Bonanza
Tuesday, 09 June 2009

Come to Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s The Birds and The Bees Garden Bonanza on Sunday 14 June 11am-4pm at Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, for a day filled with fabulous fun family activities.

You will gain an insight into what you can do to help wildlife in your own garden and around Cumbria. Children can explore the worm and bird trails, listen to the storyteller, build their own bird box and then enjoy an ice-cream while they get their face painted. There will be FREE tours of the garden, plus live music. Drop in for a cup of tea and enjoy the day!

 
Four women pedal up the pounds for wildlife
Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Four supporters of local charities Cumbria Wildlife Trust and the Let Go Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (North Cumbria) took up the 146-mile Coast-to-Coast (C2C) cycle challenge last weekend and have raised an amazing £2000.

 
Housing on the up for tree sparrows
Tuesday, 05 May 2009

The Cumbria Tree Sparrow Project, run by Cumbria Wildlife Trust and the RSPB is working with Glenmore Opportunities to erect new nest boxes at Heathlands Farm, near Carlisle. A careful eye will be kept on the new boxes to ensure success over the next few months and years. This work will help with the survival of this farmland bird, which traditionally depends upon trees and hedgerows on farmland for food and suitable nesting spots.

 
Local businesses give generously to save Cumbria’s red squirrels
Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Long-term supporters of Save our Squirrels, an organisation fighting to conserve the red squirrel, have yet again given generously in a presentation ceremony this week (27 April). Rob Cairns, chief executive of the Furness Building Society and Sue Savege, Chairman of the Tourism and Conservation Partnership, presented cheques to Lord Inglewood, patron of Save our Squirrels.

 
Barkbooth Lot Nature Reserve Just Got a Lot Bigger
Monday, 27 April 2009

An extension of the land at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Barkbooth Lot Nature Reserve, near Crosthwaite, has been officially opened by Tim Scoones, Producer of Springwatch. A celebration event was held among the emerging bluebells at the woodland on Thursday 23 April. 

 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Bog Restoration is Commended in the national Living Wetlands Award
Thursday, 26 March 2009

The huge effort Cumbria Wildlife Trust has put into restoring one of Cumbria’s former wetlands has been commended in the national Living Wetlands Awards, run by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

 
Marine Conservation in Cumbria - The Norman and Florence Hammond Story
Monday, 16 February 2009

Friday 27 February, 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Join Cumbria Wildlife Trust for an evening of talks to celebrate the life and work of amateur naturalists Norman and Florence Hammond who tragically died in June 2005.

 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust purchases another part of Orton Moss to ensure its survival
Friday, 13 February 2009

Cumbria Wildlife Trust has safeguarded the long-term future of a wildlife haven at Orton Moss, near Carlisle. The purchase of the additional piece of land at Orton Moss has increased the Trust's stake in this SSSI and will help the preservation of this important mossland and all its associated flora and fauna.

 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust celebrates volunteers
Monday, 19 January 2009
Cumbria Wildlife Trust's latest magazine is celebrating volunteering and volunteers this January. The latest issue of Cumbrian Wildlife plays tribute to the host of tasks and the huge amount of time and effort Cumbrians dedicate to their local wildlife.
 
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