Land caddis
The Land caddis is the only caddisfly in the UK to spend its entire time on land, with no stage in water. Look in oak leaf litter over winter to see the grainy cases of the larvae, in which they…
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We've been awarded £1.6 millon from the Heritage Lottery Fund to buy and restore Eycott Hill.
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…
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…
Thanks - Land Appeal
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Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
Ali Morse, Water Policy Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, explores the importance of wetlands, with a focus on the benefits they bring to us, as well as wildlife – flood prevention, carbon capture…
Meet the volunteer who’s making swift progress in Penrith | Case study
Swifts - the arrow-shaped birds that scream through our skies in summer, spend life on the wing. That feeling of never touching the ground is familiar to Sue Rowlands, a volunteer swift champion who’s always on the go.
Day One of 30 Days Wild 2017
And we’re off! I was ‘umming’ and ‘argghing’ about what ‘theme’ Day One of #30DaysWild should have.
January 2017- Our busiest month by far!
A jam packed month after Christmas saw the two Conservation Apprentices take on plenty new challenges
Ready set go for 30 Days Wild 2017
Hi, I'm Rosa. I'll be blogging throughout June, because I want to share my experiences during 30 Days Wild; the annual month-long UK campaign run by The Wildlife Trusts. The idea is to…
Days Two and Three of 30 Days Wild 2017
Favourite nature reads
During the patches of rain over the weekend, I decided to hunker down with a cup of tea (or three) and catch up on some reading. Perfect for that kind of weather, don…