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Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness.
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Learning about Lichens
Emily Dodd, a student from the University of Cumbria, joined a two-day course at Mungrisdale Village Hall and Eycott Hill Nature Reserve to learn all about lichens…
Getting Wild About Gardens
The buzz of a bee, the sweet scent of honeysuckle, these precious moments are not only a delight to experience in our gardens, they’re absolutely vital if we’re going to protect, restore and…
Educational resources all about Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
There's lot of different fact files, activity and question sheets all about Eycott Hill Nature Reserve. Have a go and see what you can learn!
Things you can do about climate change
There are simple and easy things that we can all do to reduce our carbon footprint and make a big difference to the natural world.
We want to hear about your local nature heroes!
This year Cumbria Wildlife Trust turns 60 and to celebrate, we are recognising and thanking 60 nature champions who are doing great things to bring back wildlife in our county
CEO expresses concern about Honister zip wire decision
Stephen Trotter calls on Secretary of State to think again on Honister zip wire
Your chance to learn all about ospreys in World Osprey Week
Sign up for a week of free videos and fun activity packs this World Osprey Week from 22 to 26 March
We're quizzing prospective MPs about how they’ll tackle nature and environmental crises
We've asked general election candidates what action they’ll take to restore nature in Cumbria
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
Chaffinch
The colourful and delightful chaffinch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. Look out for it hopping about on the ground under birdtables and hedges.
Daddy longlegs
Flitting about the house in summer, the gangly, brown daddy longlegs is familiar to many of us. They are a valuable food source for many birds.