A couple reading an wildlife interpretation panel at South Walney Nature Reserve with Piel castle in background © John Morrison
Story A school planter transformed for wildlife Even the most unloved corners of our towns and cities can become a haven for wildlife. Take, for example, a rough, six-metre-squared…
Story Brampton Green and Wild Taking action for nature through wildlife friendly gardening is the main focus for this Brampton based community group.
Story Community kitchen garden created at Carlisle Healthcare South When Catherine Gosson-Low started her role as a medical secretary at the Carlisle Healthcare South GP Surgery, she didn’t expect her “…
Story Forest school sessions at Hammonds pond At St John Henry Newman secondary school a Forest School group has been established and has been successfully running for nearly a year…
Story Get Cumbria Buzzing project | Case study We created a diverse range of habitats along the A66 and A595 Strategic Road Networks between 2019-2022.
Story Growing Together in Carlisle | Sea cadets and the Kings Trust In Currock, Carlisle, that vision has begun to transform an outdoor space into a thriving place for people, plants and wildlife.
Story Hammonds Pond information boards Communities in Carlisle worked together to produce three new information boards.
Story Harry Bee community gardening group Harraby Community Campus is a thriving community centre located at the heart of Carlisle. The outdoor space on the grounds is tended to…
Story Meet the volunteer who's making swift progress in Penrith In July 2022, Sue Rowlands approached us to see how we could work together to support swifts and raise awareness about the birds in…
Story Melbourne View community garden Waythrough supports adults with mental health conditions and can provide accommodation to help individuals reintegrate back into…
Story National Highways Work | Case study Managed correctly roadside verges can provide a lifeline for pollinators and other insects.
Story Nature and You Nature and You was a two-year project funded by Cumbria Community Foundation. It was designed to support children aged 8 to 14 in…
Story Taking action for nature in Ambleside with help from a flexible friend A network of residents in Ambleside is already working together to improve the local area and find ways to tackle climate change.
Story Togetherness celebrated through nature at Drumburgh Moss A group of people visited Drumburgh Moss Nature Reserve for a day of discovery, connection, joy and wonder through nature.
Story Volunteers create a wildlife garden at St Andrew's Church Since 2023, St Andrew's Church in Botcherby, Carlisle has hosted the 'Botcherby Brew' where local residents could come…
Story What are the benefits of Urban wildlife sites? This case study looks at Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve, a space in the heart of Penrith town, and how urban green space can work…
Story Woodland work is just the job as children learn new outdoor skills Children at Sandgate School learnt new outdoor skills and grew in confidence with Danni’s Forest School Adventures.
Story Young Volunteers North group - providing nature activities for teenagers Young Volunteers North (YVN) is a group set up by Cumbria Wildlife Trust volunteer coordinator, Ruth Alcroft, in November 2024 for 11-18…
