Conservation Day at Howe Ridding Wood Nature Reserve
10:00am - 3:00pm
Howe Ridding Wood,
Near Witherslack, CumbriaFancy coming out and helping us with some fencing work on this lovely reserve at the foot of Whitbarrow ?
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Howe Ridding Wood,
Near Witherslack, Cumbria
Beach Clean at Blue Dial
10:00am - 12:00pm
How do people lose so many clothes, shoes and hats without noticing? There'll be more puzzles of the Solway Firth at this return event near Allonby.
For further information contact…
Write at the heart of nature
10:00am - 2:00pm
Let nature’s harmonies ground you as you let yourself attune to the rhythms of the turning year.
Beach Clean at North Allonby Beach
10:00am - 12:00pm
Can there be frost on a beach? Yes, and we have to kick the rubbish to get it loose. Well-wrapped new volunteers are welcome to help.
For further information contact John Gorrill at:…
Nature Tots at Penrith
10:00am - 11:30am
Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve,
Penrith, CumbriaJoin us for a nature-based outdoor sessions for your little ones through the summer.
Beach Clean at Wolsty Banks
10:00am - 12:00pm
The more it changes, the more it's the same! As cigarette-smoking declines, we find fewer disposable lighters but more vaping products with a lithium battery built in. New helpers welcome.…
Beach Clean at South Allonby Beach
10:00am - 12:00pm
Even the rainbows are plastic at Allonby Bay! Toys of all kinds are surprisingly common among beach debris. Playful new helpers are welcome.
For further information contact John Gorrill at…
Beach Clean at Grune Point
10:00am - 12:30pm
Can you handle a beach clean on this unspoilt shingle spit near Skinburness? There's a long walk or a short walk - judge your own level of fitness at this event north of Silloth.
For…
Beach Clean at Bowness on Solway
10:00am - 12:00pm
Bowness has a microclimate due to the Gulf Stream reaching this shore, but you wouldn't guess that in winter! Wrap up warm for this 2-hour event west of Carlisle.
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Young volunteers north
10:00am - 2:00pm
A great opportunity to learn about nature and wildlife, meet like minded people and help take action for nature.