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Discover a landscape millions of years in the making
The landscape of Eycott Hill Nature Reserve tells a story that was millions of years in the making. From deep oceans, to volcanic eruptions, tropical seas, and icy glaciers, the geological story…
Events at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve this August
A series of free events at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Eycott Hill Nature Reserve this August will allow visitors to unleash their inner artist, enjoy free guided walks, and learn more about…
Events at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve this autumn
A series of free events at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Eycott Hill Nature Reserve this autumn will allow visitors to enjoy free guided walks, meet the grazier, join in with conservation days and…
Events at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve this August and September
A series of free events at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Eycott Hill Nature Reserve this August and September will allow visitors to enjoy free guided walks and cycle rides, join in with conservation…
Carlisle pupils are making a splash for wildlife
Children show how creating a pond in their school grounds helps wildlife and brings them closer to nature
Celebrating a landscape millions of years in the making
Cumbria Wildlife Trust are celebrating the special geology of Eycott Hill Nature Reserve with a new activity that visitors can enjoy year round.
On the afternoon of Friday 12th October a…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wood avens
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
Wood blewit
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…