February 2009
Dear
2009 is set to be an exciting year for the Trust. Susan Aglionby, of The Croft, is preparing to generously give us her working organic farm, at Houghton near Carlisle, and we will be the owners of our first field this spring. This will be the Trust's first organic farming venture, where we will encourage wildlife to flourish, and in the future, welcome visitors to take a look. If you would like to know more I will be holding a talk for the Trust's North Cumbria Local Support Group on 4 February in Brampton. Visit www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk and select What's On for more details.
Peter Bullard
Director
Planning permission to boost organic farm’s education provision
Planning permission is being sought by Susan Aglionby for a temporary classroom at The Croft, Houghton. Natural England has agreed to fund 90% of the cost of this temporary feature, which will benefit the school groups that visit this organic farm each year. Susan Aglionby, who owns and runs The Croft, has secured the funding so she can offer better facilities to the pupils who visit her organic farm. Up to 50 visits are made to the farm each year for educational purposes.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust celebrates volunteers
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.
What's On in February
A new nature reserve, AGM and bring your 2008 wildlife photos - Brampton, 4 Feb
North West Local Support Group AGM and finger buffet - Cockermouth, 7 Feb
Conservation work party at Drumburgh Moss National Nature Reserve - 8 Feb
For more information and to see our other events in February click here
Kendal Kingfishers
Come along to this monthly wildlife club for kids aged 7-12 years
The next meeting is on Thursday 19 February, when we'll be joining in bird box week and building bird boxes! Children £1.00 each. At Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal.
Telephone 01539 816300 to find out more.
Members' Conference 2008
Tickets are still available for the 2009 Members' Conference.
For more information telephone 01539 816300 or click here