Get involved with wildlife conservation

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Willow weaving activities as part of Flora of the Fells conservation day, Helvellyn, Lake District National Park, Cumbria © Peter Cairns 2020VISION

Get involved with Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Be part of it

Thank you for reaching out for information on how you can get involved with  protecting wildlife in Cumbria for the future.

Here are some ways that people make the biggest positive impacts for Cumbria's wildlife and wild places.

You'll make a difference for Cumbria's wildlife by being a part of any of these things or more!

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© Peter Cairns/2020VISION

Get involved

Volunteer some time and meet new people

How to volunteer with us
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Beached art, an annual event at St Bees

Discover something new at an event

Browse our What's on guide
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Mute swans © Guy Edwardes/2020VISION

Local support groups

Which group's near me?
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Sparrow © Ben Hall/2020VISION

Things you can do at home

Browse actions for wildlife
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Protect nature - join us!

Make that difference for the wildlife you love

  • Free entry to our nature reserves.
  • Free nature reserve guide.
  • Cumbrian Wildlife magazine three times a year with accompanying 'What's On' guide.
  • Plus more! From just £3.50 a month/£42 a year (based on Individual membership)
Join
Red tailed bumblebee - copyright Penny Frith

Red tailed bumblebee ©Penny Frith

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Career development

How to get practical experience
Sarah Dalrymple - Reserves Officer & South Walney Nature Reserve Warden at cumbria wildlife trust
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Jobs

Work with us

See current vacancies