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Bliss among the bluebells

Cumbria has many stunning places to see bluebells from the famous Rannerdale bluebells that cover the fellsides of the Buttermere valley, to more hidden away places like Flakebridge Wood at…

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Bluebell

In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that…

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Peatland Restoration in Cumbria

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is helping landowners protect and restore peatlands on farms and commons across Cumbria, demonstrating new restoration techniques and building partnerships to protect Cumbria's peatlands.
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Get Cumbria Buzzing!

Get Cumbria Buzzing was developed by the Cumbria Local Nature Partnership and is being delivered by Cumbria Wildlife Trust. It is a ground breaking project to boost the number of bumblebees and other wild pollinators in Cumbria.
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Get Cumbria Buzzing!

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is running two family-friendly events in West Cumbria this summer to get local people buzzing about pollinators.

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Cumbria Beaver Group

The Cumbria Beaver Group is made up of Cumbria Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Lowther Estates and Eden Rivers Trust and is working in consultation with Natural England, the Environment Agency, United Utilities, Forestry England, the University of Cumbria and others. The aim of the partnership is to facilitate the well-planned and managed reintroduction of beavers to Cumbria through the delivery and support of enclosed scientific beaver release trials, as well as community engagement and advocacy.
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Wildflowers for West Cumbria

New wildflower nursery to be created at Gosling Sike thanks to £3,000 grant from United Utilities Legacy Fund through the Cumbria Community Foundation

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Wildlife walks in Cumbria

If you love looking for wildlife while you're out rambling, this series of walks are for you. They have been devised exclusively for Cumbria Wildlife Trust by Beth Pipe.