Dipper
The chocolate-brown, plump dipper can often be seen bobbing up and down on a stone in a fast-flowing river. It feeds on underwater insects by walking straight into, and under, the water.
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Wildflowers set to flourish across Eden
Dedicated volunteers make the year-long planting project in Eden Valley a great success
Eden Rivers Trust awarded £2.6m to break down the barriers to Eden’s rivers and natural heritage
Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve will benefit from new funding for Eden Rivers Trust's Access to Eden partnership
Eden Project in the North West receives Levelling Up funding
We're delighted to hear that the Eden Project has received funding for Eden Project Morecambe from the Government
£181k awarded to major new project to break down the barriers to Eden’s rivers and natural heritage
Eden Rivers Trust has been given a helping hand from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop a major project that will improve access to the River Eden
Eden’s top nature reserve set to welcome more visitors
Kirkby Stephen’s stunning Smardale Nature Reserve, which lies on part of the old Tebay to Darlington railway line, has always been popular with wildlife tourists, locals and walkers.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Wreay Woods
Wonderfully diverse woodland reserve along the banks of the river Petteril. In spring, bluebells carpet the floor and dippers, grey wagtails, kingfishers and sometimes otters can be seen.
A summer of flowers and fabric followed by an autumn art exhibition in Carlisle
We’ve enjoyed a fantastic summer working with our friends at Prism Arts, the Edington Centre, Eden Mencap, and Amy’s Care on an arts project inspired by the flower rich meadow at Eycott Hill…
Uni students dig in for wildlife
Students from the University of Cumbria help plant wildflowers in the Eden Valley
Argill Woods
An undisturbed wild place, Argill Woods Nature Reserve is a tranquil steep sided wooded valley with waterfalls and pools where dippers and pied flycatchers can be seen.
Spring flowers…
Cleavers
Familiar as the bristly plant that easily hooks on to our clothing as we walk through the countryside or do the gardening, cleavers uses its hooks to help it climb and to disperse its seeds.