Moths for breakfast: 30 Days Wild
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08:30 to 10:00
We'll use overnight light traps on Friday to create a baseline study of the nocturnal wildlife in our new gardens. Please join us on Saturday morning when we'll be able to examine the…
Events
Welcome to our What's On guide
Whether you're looking for a fantastic wildlife walk, an interesting talk, a conservation day or an event for all the family, we're sure we'll have an event in our action-packed guide that's perfect for you. Search above to see what's happening near you!
Good to know
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.
Photographs at Events
Please be aware that photographs may be taken at events and used for publicity purposes.
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).
Looking for swifts in Kirkby Stephen
20:00 to 22:00
Mark UK Swift Awareness Week by taking a gentle walk around Kirkby Stephen with Tanya and Edmund Hoare seeking out these fascinating birds, watching them fly and spotting where they nest.
Swift Awareness Week
19:00 to 21:30
Tanya and Edmund Hoare will present a talk on swift conservation followed by light refreshments. We will then walk nearby observing our local swifts as they feed and visit their nests in…
Members' only event: Eycott Hill Keeping in Touch Walk
10:00 to 12:00
Aimed at our longstanding members; you are invited to join staff to walk at a leisurely pace across grassland to the view point. You will find out about wildlife habitats, geology and wetland…
White-faced darter monitoring at Scaleby Moss
10:00 to 15:30
Come and help monitor this very rare dragonfly in north Cumbria. Monitoring has been carried out for a number of years and is part of an exciting reintroduction project.
Conservation day at Gosling Sike
10:00 to 15:30
Come and help start the improvements that we are planning for the grounds around our new office, Gosling Sike.
Guided Walk at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
18:00 to 20:00
Enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding fells as you learn about our fantastic upland nature reserve and the wildlife and geology that make it so special.
Beach Clean at Allonby South Beach
10:00 to 12:00
At the last event here we had 22 volunteers who collected 47 bags of rubbish and a road sign. If volunteers don't step in, nobody else will do this vital work.
Willdlife Watcher family story trail
10:00 to 17:00
Use the story trail map to follow the adventures of Darwin the baby Eider Duck, as he explores the sights and sounds of South Walney Nature Reserve.
Guided cycle ride to Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
10:30 to 12:30
Join a guided cycle ride that takes you from the historic village of Greystoke to Eycott Hill Nature Reserve for a short talk about what makes this upland neature reserve so special for wildlife…