A summer at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
Volunteer Jenny looks back at a summer at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve...
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Busy bioblitzing!
My name is Jenny and I have just finished my second year at Durham University studying Biological Sciences. I am doing a summer placement with Cumbria Wildlife Trust, based at Eycott Hill Nature…
Soggy socks won’t ruin our day!
It was my first time attending an event held by Cumbria Wildlife Trust, so I had no idea what to expect. Upon arrival, I was introduced to Imogen, the Nature Reserve and Training Officer, along…
Louise looks back!
What can I say? My placement finishes on Thursday and I still can’t quite get my head round the fact that I won’t be driving down to Eycott Hill to struggle against the wind after this week. The…
Clear skies, wall repairs and fencing restorations; volunteering at Eycott Hill
The 26th January was a beautiful day at Eycott Hill. The sun was shining, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and I was surrounded by a whole bunch of friendly, motivated people, all keen to get…
Sowing the seeds of success; my second day volunteering at Eycott Hill
If you haven’t read my last blog post, you won’t know how wild and wintry the weather was at Eycott Hill last time, when I had the chance to try my hand at dry stone walling. What a difference a…
Work parties at Eycott Hill
Over the past few months I’ve helped to lead a couple of work parties at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve. This has been great experience allowing me to work on my confidence and my ability to lead a…