Clints Quarry
A fascinating place not only for wildlife but also for geology and industrial archaeology.
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Fell ponies return to Clints Quarry
Three fell ponies, a hardy breed native to Cumbria, have been brought to Clints Quarry, our nature reserve near Egremont
A Secret Garden: Clints Quarry
Just outside Egremont, a mile or so along a wooded lane hides a wonderful secret garden.
Sheep killed at Clints Quarry Nature Reserve
Call for members of the public to come forward with information about suspected dog attacks
Quarry Banks
Quarry Banks Allan Wilson Memorial Reserve is a peaceful nature reserve. In spring the woodland is carpeted with flowers and the air is full of bird song. The meadow flowers attract butterflies in…
Holme Park Quarry
Holme Park Quarry is a little corner of relic limestone pavement with fabulous flora and a surprising view.
Conservation Day at Holme Park Quarry Nature Reserve
Join us at this little known Local Nature Reserve to help clear invasive scrub from the limestone pavement and grassland.
We're starting work to manage ash woodlands struck by deadly tree disease
Clints Quarry near Egremont is one of many nature reserves affected by ash dieback, which is now prevalent across UK woodlands
Adapting to extremes - plants
A lot of plants have clever ways to help them survive extreme conditions: think of yew trees or gorse with their narrow waxy needle-like leaves, designed to minimise moisture loss; or stonecrops…
Every Flower Counts
Laura Giles urges us to ditch the mower this month and get close up and personal with our lawn, to see how many flowers are growing there
Grey seal video clips
This page features a collection of short video clips created of Grey seals in 2015 at South Walney Nature Reserve on Walney Island in Cumbria.
Carry On Nesting
The Foulshaw Moss Ospreys are back in the UK! James is a student placement gaining experience in wildlife conservation alongside Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve Officer, Paul Waterhouse. Here he…