Education and Lifelong Learning

Children with hand lens

Credit Steve Finch

Education and Lifelong Learning

We believe the best place to start is with a real conversation

Please contact us to let us know what you're looking for, as we’ll able to explain the best options around the county for all ages and abilities. We have a team of staff and wide-ranging projects around Cumbria that we can match to your requirements at the lowest cost - sometimes for FREE! - thanks to our funders and supporters.

To contact our Learning & Education team email jamien@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk or call 01539 816226

Here are just a few examples of our current work but please do contact us, as many more options are available and in development. We'll always aim to customise our activities to match your needs.

Woman showing a toad to children at a wildlife event

North Cumbria

Outdoor Learning in Carlisle

Thanks to funding from the Ernest Cook Trust, we're currently working with selected schools and groups in the Carlisle area, providing in-school visits, outdoor activities and Forest School sessions. The project aims to enable others to make best use of their spaces and resources and to continue outdoor learning independently.

A family helping to plug plant at Cold Springs nature reserve

East Cumbria

Cold Springs, Penrith

Following the generous donation of land near the town centre, we are creating a large community wildlife area for use by the public. Groups are helping us with planting trees and wildflowers, creating ponds and hedges for all to enjoy.

People pond dipping at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, part of Witherslack Wetlands

Pond dipping at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, part of Witherslack Wetlands 

South Cumbria

Witherslack Wetlands

Three nature reserves to the north of Kendal make up the Witherslack Wetlands which provides a wide range of woodland and wetland learning opportunities for schools and colleges all year round. For more information please visit our Educational visits to Witherslack Wetlands page

Young people outdoors standing by a dry stone wall in summer
Staveley Woodlands

Staveley Woodlands hosts schools that would like to do hands on conservation work, helping and improving the temperate rainforest.  Sessions available for all ages. Any tools and protective equipment will be provided. These sessions are free, donations are always welcome.  To book or discuss what will work best for you,  please email Danni Chalmers or call Danni on 07864 589167

earthworm measuring board

West Cumbria 

Nature & You

We're working with schools and youth groups in Maryport, Workington & Whitehaven as well as setting up nature clubs for young people. This work has been funded by Cumbria Community Foundation and is part of a new innovative study into wellbeing.

 

 

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