Get involved with wildlife conservation

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Willow weaving activities as part of Flora of the Fells conservation day, Helvellyn, Lake District National Park, Cumbria © Peter Cairns 2020VISION

Get involved with Cumbria Wildlife Trust

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Thank you for reaching out for information on how you can get involved with  protecting wildlife in Cumbria for the future.

Here are some ways that people make the biggest positive impacts for Cumbria's wildlife and wild places.

You'll make a difference for Cumbria's wildlife by being a part of any of these things or more!

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Protect nature - join us!

Make that difference for the wildlife you love

  • Free entry to our nature reserves.
  • Free nature reserve guide.
  • Cumbrian Wildlife magazine three times a year with accompanying 'What's On' guide.
  • Plus more! From just £3.50 a month/£42 a year (based on Individual membership)
More about membership & how to join
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Beached art, an annual event at St Bees

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Discover something new at an event

Browse our What's on guide
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Sparrow © Ben Hall/2020VISION

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Take action at home

Advice & ways to help wildlife
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© Peter Cairns/2020VISION

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Volunteer some time and meet new people

How to volunteer with us
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Mute swans © Guy Edwardes/2020VISION

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Local support groups

Which group's near me?
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Red tailed bumblebee ©Penny Frith

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© Tom Marshall

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Wildlife Watch groups

Learn more
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University student placements

Get some practical experience
Sarah Dalrymple - Reserves Officer & South Walney Nature Reserve Warden at cumbria wildlife trust
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Jobs

Work with us

See current vacancies
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Wildlife workshops for primary schools

Add to my lesson plan
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Campaign for positive change

See our current campaigns
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Holly berries and leaves © Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

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Shop with us

Browse online shop
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Curlew © Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

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Make your wishes live on

Leave a gift in your will.

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Do a simple wildlife survey at home

Do a survey
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Hedgehog sightings

Report sightings