Access in the western Dales
19:30 - 21:30
Callum Scott, Access Ranger (Cumbria South) for the Yorkshire Dales National Park, will give an illustrated talk on the Cumbrian extension to the Park.
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Cancelled events
Due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances events are sometimes cancelled. Please contact us (or the event organiser) during office hours or check back to the event's page on this website, if you want to check if the event is still taking place. If you've booked in advance and the event is cancelled, you'll be contacted by telephone.
Refreshments
If refreshments are provided, it will be highlighted in the event description. Therefore, please consider the duration of the event you're attending, as it may be essential for you to bring a packed lunch and sufficient drinking fluids. Also take into account the event location, as it may not be in a convenient place to access local shops and services.
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Under 16s
The vast majority of our events are suitable for those under the age of 16 years, and many are perfect for all the family to enjoy. However, we ask parents and guardians to use careful judgement before booking those under 16 on some events, such as conservation work parties and surveys or those taking place in the evening.
If you're unsure, please contact the Trust or the event organiser for more information about the event you have in mind. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (apart from Wildlife Watch groups).
Undersea safari in Morecambe Bay
19:30 - 21:30
Gordon Fletcher, expert underwater photographer, will show us some of the colour and variety of the living world to be discovered beneath the surface of Morecambe Bay.
Guided walk at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
10:00 -12:00
Enjoy wonderful views as you learn about our fantastic upland nature reserve and the wildlife and geology that make it so special.
Eycott Hill Nature Reserve- Family Discovery Day
13:00 - 16:00
Fun for all the family at a celebration of nature, autumn and Halloween!
Willow weaving at the Eycott Hill Family Discovery Day
1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm
Get creative with natural materials and weave a bat, spider, or even a magic witch’s wand from willow with help from artist Phil Bradley. Sessions run at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm.
Beach Clean at Bowness on Solway
10.00 - 12.00
A favourite part of the beach clean is counting the bags of rubbish at the end. In the photo are a gutter and 32 bags - but how many this time?
For further information contact John Gorrill…
Conservation day at Latterbarrow Nature Reserve
09:30 -16:00
Come and join us at this varied nature reserve helping with a number of tasks including bramble cutting, tree removal and brash burning. This work when combined with summer grazing, will help to…
Conservation day at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
10:00 - 15:30
Eycott is a fantastic upland landscape consisting of wetlands, woodlands and hay meadows. Help us with practical tasks over the autumn including drystone walling, bridge building and fencing.
Conservation day at Orton Moss Nature Reserve
10:00 - 15:30
Come and help us make a difference to this important nature reserve. We'll be carrying out tree felling and scrub clearance to restore woodlands and grasslands.
Conservation day at Hutton Roof Crags Nature Reserve - Lancelot Clark Storth
10:30 - 15:30
Scrub clearance to maintain an open ride for fritillary butterflies, northern brown argus and other species as well as keeping the footpath open for visitors. A bonfire is likely!