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    Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve with cottongrass in the foreground. © Bex Lynam

    Cumbria Wildlife Trust cares passionately about wildlife & wild places. We’re here to put wildlife back into our land and seascapes to make Cumbria a wilder county with more space for nature.

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    Bee on lavender flower © Michelle Waller

    Information on the UK's wildlife & wild places, watch wildlife webcams in Cumbria and get advice on helping wildlife survive and thrive.

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    Come along to an event from wildlife talks to conservation days. Volunteer, work with us, or get involved with a local group.

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    A couple reading an wildlife interpretation panel at South Walney Nature Reserve with Piel castle in background © John Morrison 

    Get off the beaten track at one of our 43 nature reserves in Cumbria, take one of our recommended Wildlife Walks or choose a wildlife encounter from our 'Great Places to See' free guides. 

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Do you want to build a bug house or know how to create a garden pond? Do you want to know how to attract hedgehogs into your garden or butterflies and bumblebees into your back yard? 

On this page discover how you can help UK wildlife through simple acts that make a huge difference for wildlife at home and in your local area.

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Who we are

Cumbria Wildlife Trust cares passionately about wildlife and wild places – we’re here to put wildlife back into our land & seascapes to make Cumbria a wilder county with more space for nature. We restore & connect wild places, work with nature to tackle the climate emergency and support people to take local action for wildlife.

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