Events
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| Writing Wild – Creative writing using wildlife as inspiration 11:00 Writing Wild – Creative writing using wildlife as inspiration @ RSPB Campfield Marsh Jul 13 @ 11:00 – 13:00  Solway Coast NL writer-in-residence Susan Cartwright-Smith will help you unlock your inner creativity to use the written word to bring nature to life. We will explore this fantastic reserve, spending time outside collecting ideas and[...] | Come and take a walk with us through nature and improve your mental wellbeing 09:30 Come and take a walk with us through nature and improve your mental wellbeing Jul 16 @ 09:30 – 12:00 Description: Join us for a gentle walk along the beautiful Solway coastline via Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve and Milefortlet 21. Clear your mind and immerse yourself in the tiny worlds of pollinators in meadows restored[...] Come and take a walk with us through nature and improve your mental wellbeing 13:30 Come and take a walk with us through nature and improve your mental wellbeing Jul 16 @ 13:30 – 16:00 Description: Join us for a gentle walk along the beautiful Solway coastline via Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve and Milefortlet 21. Clear your mind and immerse yourself in the tiny worlds of pollinators in meadows restored[...] | |||||
| Come and take a walk with us through nature and improve your mental wellbeing 09:30 Come and take a walk with us through nature and improve your mental wellbeing Jul 30 @ 09:30 – 12:00 Description: Join us for a gentle walk along the beautiful Solway coastline via Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve and Milefortlet 21. Clear your mind and immerse yourself in the tiny worlds of pollinators in meadows restored[...] Come and take a walk with us through nature and improve your mental wellbeing 13:30 Come and take a walk with us through nature and improve your mental wellbeing @ Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve, Crosscanonby, Maryport CA15 6SL Jul 30 @ 13:30 – 16:00 Description: Join us for a gentle walk along the beautiful Solway coastline via Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve and Milefortlet 21. Clear your mind and immerse yourself in the tiny worlds of pollinators in meadows restored[...] | ||||||
Please Note: NL Officers and those who lead walks and activities on their behalf cannot accept any responsibility for any injuries or losses incurred by any other person whilst taking part in any activities organised by or on behalf of the NL.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT WALKS WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE IF THREE OR MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. SO PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A PLACE.
Tools and equipment required for work-days will be provided.
For further Details of Forthcoming Events, please contact us, or visit the NL Unit, Liddell Street, Silloth, CA7 4DD, next to the Solway Coast Discovery Centre.
Join RSPB Campfield Marsh for a day of discovery with lots of activities for all the family!
UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO ISSUES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Drop-in to our dune den for a range of wildlife and craft activities for all of the family to enjoy.
Learn about your wonderful sand dunes and coastal wildlife, make dune dragons, explore the wildflowers, go on a bug hunt and more!
On Thursday we will be carrying out the next phase of habitat restoration at Beckfoot Quaker Burial Ground. This will include collecting cuttings of grass to remove excess nutrients from the ground. This creates the right environment, in the sward, for wildflowers to thrive. We will also plant some native Cumbrian plug plants.
The Big Buzz! National Pollinator Conference and Fringe 2022 is the UK biggest gathering of pollinator enthusiasts and professional, organised and hosted by our Get Cumbria Buzzing! Pollinators project.
Location: Various – to find out more check out the following link: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/big-buzz-national-pollinator-conference-Fringe-2022
Booking: You can attend either in person or online. Check out this link to find out more: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/big-buzz-national-pollinator-conference-Fringe-2022
Get active taking part in the Big Buzz plant! The Big Buzz! National Pollinator Conference and Fringe 2022 is the UK biggest gathering of pollinator enthusiasts and professionals, organised and hosted by our Get Cumbria Buzzing! Pollinators project. As part of the festival we are holding a big planting event along with activities such species ID sessions and bee hive making at Allonby Greens.
Booking: No need to book. Free drop in session
On Thursday we will be carrying out the final phase of the planting for pollinator projects. Collecting grass cuttings and planting rare native Cumbrian plug plants.
Bring: Lunch and drink, clothes and footwear suitable for task and expected weather
Come and visit us at Gosling Sikes to find out all about the Dynamic Dunescapes project. Meet the organisations, partners and volunteers involved in making the project happen. Find out about future volunteer opportunities.
Halloween Lantern craft and walk with the Solway Coast NL and Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Location: Allonby Village Hall, Allonby, Maryport, CA15 6QD
Time: Crafts at 4.30pm to 6.30pm, followed by a lantern walk, 6.30pm to 7pm
Booking: Please book by emailing Holly at hollys@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
