Cumbria Wildlife Trust Upper Eden Support Group
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| Mon 7th December | River Eden from Source to Sea | Making a second visit to our group Maurice Steele will take us on a journey down the River Eden looking at wildlife, and places of interest on the way. |
| Sun 13th December10:30 – 15:30 | Conservation work party at Smardale Nature Reserve Meet roadside by Newbiggin on Lune GR NY 703 053. Meet Smardale Hall car park, GR NY 738 083. No cost |
Join us for this day coppicing and brash burning along the disused railway line at Smardale Nature Reserve. Our activities will help to maintain an open ride for butterflies, to encourage the diverse woodland ground flora to proliferate and to keep the footpath open for public access. Bring spuds or other fire offerings for a celebratory feast; suitable outdoor clothing including gloves and strong boots; a packed lunch and a hot flask. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult at all times. |
| Mon 2nd February | Living Landscapes | Come and hear Sir Martin Holdgate bringing us up to date with this latest development to live with the effects of Climate Change |
| Mon 1st March | The Ancient Woodlands of Cumbria | Mike Winn, now retired from lecturing at Newton Rigg, will talk about our ancient woodlands from their early beginning to the present day. Dealing with the historical aspects in addition to the botany and conservation this talk could well have been used as a joint talk with the History Society who are cordially invited to join us. |
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness. Formed in 1962 and supported by over 16,000 members, the Trust cares for over 40 nature reserves, campaigns for the protection of endangered habitats and species such as limestone pavements and red squirrels, and works with adults and children to discover the importance of the natural world.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is part of a partnership of 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the UK. With 670,000 members and 2,200 nature reserves, we are the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK’s habitats and species.
Visit the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website
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Useful links
http://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces
http://www.bbc.co.uk/autumnwatch
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/springwatch