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Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
Lakeland gingerbread shop helps Cumbria's wildlife
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop supports Cumbria Wildlife Trust through sales of their wildlife-themed goodies
Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
Tree bumblebee
The Tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
Wild service tree
An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the Wild service tree comes to life in spring, when it displays pretty, white blossom, and autumn, when its Maple-like leaves turn bright crimson.
Tree pipit
This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.
Government confirms ban on all peat-based gardening products will not be implemented until 2030
Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) has confirmed that while some peat-containing products will be banned from shelves in 2027, others will be exempt from a ban until 2030…
Wildflower plug and tree planting
Join us on our spring wildflower plug planting this year - not only in our meadows, but also in community spaces and to help restore our mosses and other habitats.
Wayfaring-tree
The wayfaring-tree is a small tree of hedgerows, woods, scrub and downland. It displays creamy-white flowers in spring and red berries in autumn, which ripen to black and are very poisonous.