Events
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| Volunteer Day Beckfoot Quaker Burial Ground 10:00 Volunteer Day Beckfoot Quaker Burial Ground @ Beckfoot Quaker Burial Ground Sep 8 @ 10:00 – 15:00 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[...] | ||||||
| The Big Buzz festival 10:00 The Big Buzz festival @ Various – to find out more check out the following link: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/big-buzz-national-pollinator-conference-Fringe-2022 Sep 23 @ 10:00 – Sep 25 @ 16:00  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[...] | The Big Buzz planting event 10:00 The Big Buzz planting event @ Allonby Greens Sep 24 @ 10:00 – 15:00  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[...] | |||||
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.
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
