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Cumbria Wildlife Trust
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We're a conservation charity dedicated to protecting nature in Cumbria. Become a member today to support wildlife and wild places! 🐿️🌱👇
https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/join
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📢 We're back at Kendal Mountain Festival ! 😄⛰️

Come and find us at Basecamp Village for a chat between 21st and 23rd November. 😄

For full info about the festival ⬇️
www.kendalmountainfestival.com/

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict #Kendal #KendalMountainFestival
This #NationalTreeWeek, we want to highlight how useful fallen leaves are for both our wildlife and our gardening needs. 🍂

They're used by hibernating wildlife like hedgehogs, form warmer micro-climates that protect garden plants and invertebrates and even create cosy beds for our staff! 😉
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Think you could plant 1,400 wildflowers in under 2 hours? 🤔

That's what some of the incredible children at Croftlands Infant School managed to achieve earlier this month! 🤯🤩

This event was part of Get Cumbria Buzzing Not Buffering – a partnership between Cumbria Wildlife Trust and Fibrus . 🤝
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
What a pic! They almost don't look real 👀

Visit South Walney 👇
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reser...

#Cumbria
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
📢 WE WON!

Our fabulous #GoslingSike site has won the award for the Gardening Focused on Community category as part of the European Award for Ecological Gardening 🏆

Winning this award highlights the incredible community at Gosling Sike and how all who use the space. Thank you to everyone there!
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Hoos that? 👀

It's the perfect time of year for short-eared owl sightings across #Cumbria 🦉

This is one of our more unusual species of owl, as they prefer swooping low over grassland areas during daylight hours in the search for small animals 🌤️

Have you seen this owl?

🎥 Tim Horton

#Cumbria
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Come with Jack, our Assistant North Reserves Officer, and explore the tranquillity of Dubbs Moss – our ✨Reserve of the Month✨

Don't forget your wellies, it can be a little soggy! 😄🥾

Visiting info ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/dubbs-moss

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
📢 BREAKING: The Roanhead planning application has been rejected!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the campaign and helped spread the word about our work to fight this proposal. We couldn't have done it without your voices. Your actions have led to this big win.

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict
November 25, 2025 at 6:59 AM
📢 Catch the latest episode of our podcast! 😄

It's been just over a year since we started on this exciting journey to create #SkiddawForest; an upland paradise for wildlife.

So the question is – what's been happening so far?

Tune in ⬇️
https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/podcasts

#Cumbria
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Started the search for early Christmas presents? 👀

Browse our range of gifts made in #Cumbria by Houghton Men's Shed at our #GoslingSike site. 😄🎁

From bug hotels to hedgehog boxes, there are a range of ways to become more nature friendly! 💚

Shop now ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/shop
November 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM
📢 Sign up for this month's e-newsletter – it's packed full of fantastic info! 😄

From learning about what mammals you can see at this time of year to the latest update on our seal colony, there's loads to stay tuned in with.

Sign up ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/about/newsletter

#Cumbria
November 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
How do you feel about Allonby Bay being designated a Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA)?

We headed out with Joe, the Allonby Bay Engagement Officer, to ask the people of Allonby this very question! 👀

For more info on the HPMA ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/allonby-bay

#Cumbria #Allonby
November 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
📢 We're back at Kendal Mountain Festival ! 😄⛰️

Come and find us at Basecamp Village for a chat between 21st and 23rd November. 😄

For full info about the festival ⬇️
www.kendalmountainfestival.com/

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict #Kendal #KendalMountainFestival
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Help us lead and engage the next generation in taking action for wildlife! 💚

We are looking for people to help with our existing group, the Barrow Badgers.

More info ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteering-opportunities/wildlife-watch-helpers-barrow

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Got a bird feeder? Then expect more visits from the bright and cheerful bullfinch! 😄🐦

Wow that we're fully into autumn, bullfinches are both much easier to spot and much more reliant on our feeders. 😋

Have you been lucky enough to spot this burst of colour? 🤔

#Cumbria #NatureInFlux
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Thinking about Christmas presents yet? 🎁👀

Filled to the brim with the most striking wildlife pics from our 2025 photography competition, give someone the gift of nature to be enjoyed throughout the new year! ☺️

Buy now ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/shop

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict
November 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Are you a landowner with hay meadow areas?

The FREE session will include an informative talk and a tour of the nursery and seedbank facilities.

📍Gosling Sike, CA3 0LD
📅 Wednesday 26th November 2025, 10am-3pm

Contact the email address below for bookings ⬇️
grassland@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Ever seen this fiery eyed duck? 👀🔥

As many as 48,000 individuals will arrive here from northern Europe as part of #NatureInFlux, taking advantage of the more plentiful food sources. 🤯

Look out for those gorgeous orange heads on the males, especially in the coming weeks.

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict
November 17, 2025 at 6:59 AM
📢 Join us online for Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s 2025 Annual General Meeting 😄

Hear about our successes over the past year, plus an update on our marine conservation work and exciting new projects! 👀

Book below ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-11-21-annual-general-meeting-2025
November 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Why you should play our Win for Wildlife lottery:

✅ Win up to £500
✅ Play from as little as £2
✅ Become a vital part of nature's recovery

By playing, you'll be helping conservation efforts to save vulnerable species and landscapes 💚⛰️

Play⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/support/lottery-draw
November 16, 2025 at 6:59 AM
What do you think we've found here – a weird fungus perhaps? Nature's early Christmas baubles? 👀

These colourful beauties are actually cherry wasp 'galls' – growths on the leaves caused by cherry gall wasp larvae! 🐝

Have you ever seen a wasp gall before? Let us know down below! 👇

#Cumbria
November 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
📢 Our Reserves team need YOUR help! 💚

From removal of invasive species to tree planting, there are a whole range of activities for all ages to get involved in at our Conservation Days! 😄

Book ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-11-12-conservation-day-meathop-moss-nature-reserve
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Last chance to apply for this exciting opportunity! Restore the landscape, engage local community & work with volunteers.

💵 £32,140pa + 9% pension cont.
⌚ Permanent, full-time role
📅 Closes Mon 17 Nov 2025

Info 👇
https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/skiddaw-forest-project-officer
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A huge thanks to Penny Watson for these gorgeous photos of some of our reserves in all their autumnal splendour! 🍂🥰

Make it your goal to explore these before winter kicks in! 🗺️

Take a look down below 👇

Find your nearest reserve here ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves

#Cumbria
November 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
📢 Our 2026 calendar is now available to buy!

It's filled with the most striking wildlife pics from our 2025 photography competition. Bring the best of nature into your home throughout the new year (or give it as a gift!) 💚

Buy now ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/shop

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢 Rare parasitic wasp found in #Carlisle 😮

Check out this ichneumon wasp that was found by one of our volunteers, Jane Orgee, in an oak tree at our Gosling Sike site. 👀

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict

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November 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM