Cumbria Wildlife Trust

We've secured #SkiddawForest, but that's just the start – now, our 100-year vision for the site can begin. Here's what we have planned 👇 Our restoration fundraiser is nearly at 50% – could you get us over the halfway mark? Donate at https://lnkd.in/eZEQgK6j This project is supported by Aviva as part of the The Wildlife Trusts' Atlantic Rainforest Restoration programme. 🖼️ Painting of a restored Skiddaw Forest by William H Jones.

We're winners...again! Congratulations to our staff and volunteer team at Gosling Sike, near Carlisle, who've scooped three more accolades at the latest Royal Horticultural Society Cumbria in Bloom awards. Swipe through to read more ➡️➡️ Have you been to Gosling Sike? It's a fantastic place to host meetings, connect with the local community & get inspiration for your own wildlife garden. More info here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZ8zd_-d #CumbriaInBloom #Carlisle #Biodiversity #Volunteers #Community Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Not long now until I head down to EKN Nature Finance 24. Looking forward to positivity and meeting people with ideas of how we can pull together for a nature positive outcome. Goodness knows we need action! It would be great to meet up and chat through ideas. Maybe you'd like to know more about the opportunities for locking away carbon or increasing biodiversity with Cumbria Wildlife Trust? Our recent partnership with Aviva is a great example of a business investing in a natural capital project with biodiversity, carbon and social benefits (Skiddaw Forest) not to forget natural flood management possibilities ,oh, and it's just an amazing place. Drop me a line if you're at the conference! #carbon #skiddaw #naturepositive #biodiversity #naturalcapital #naturefinance24 #greenfinance #naturefinance #sustainablefinance #cumbria Ecosystems Knowledge Network https://lnkd.in/enYV3-x5

Can you really say no to this face?! It’s your last chance to snap up a FREE 2025 Wildlife Photography calendar when you join us as a member. Offer ends today. C’maaan. Don’t make the squirrel sad 👇 https://lnkd.in/efmaDCnr 📷 our calendar cover image by Simon Roberts

📢 With the devastating news earlier this week that hedgehogs are now listed as 'near threatened' (i.e that they may become at risk of extinction in the near future) on the IUCN red list, it's more important than ever that we take measures to protect them. If you're lighting a bonfire this year, please put hedgehogs – and other creatures that may see a pile of leaves, logs and branches as a cosy shelter – first. Attending a bonfire? Share this advice with the organisers to help keep wildlife safe 🦔

If you're not looking out for wildlife at this time of year, we're ghosting you 👻

It's no secret that nature helps us feel happier and healthier, so this autumn why not try our Wilder Wellbeing guide? It's packed with ideas designed to help you connect to nature this autumn so you can enjoy all the benefits nature brings💚 https://lnkd.in/eqmNvRk9

Last chance to apply to work with us on our exciting Skiddaw Forest project! The deadline is 4 November. 🪙 £33,960 per annum, plus 9% pension contribution ⌚ Permanent, full-time role Apply now 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7QvFifB

📢 Announcing our four NEW animated films developed with the Environment Agency to spread the word about natural flood management (NFM) 🎉 We've collaborated with the RSPB, Westmorland and Furness Council, the National Farmers Union (NFU), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the National Trust to create these short films, which showcase how NFM can: 💚 protect communities from flooding 🌱 enhance biodiversity 💪 combat climate change You might remember the films we released a couple of years back with Pete the Frog and friends. This time, Twiggy the red squirrel, Milligan the hedgehog, Pat the cow, and Gill and Isla the salmon help us dive deeper into natural flood management techniques and the benefits they bring. Meet Twiggy from the film 'Wood you believe it' below and watch the rest of the films here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gP39DZY9 RSPB Westmorland and Furness Council NFU (National Farmers' Union) United Utilities Scottish Environment Protection Agency 🎥 Directed by Cadi Catlow

🌳 🌱 To grow the economy, Labour must grow nature! Ahead of the Budget announcement on Wednesday 30th October, here are three key priorities The Wildlife Trusts will be watching for: 1️⃣ An increase in the budget for nature-friendly farming 2️⃣ New strategic funding to improve our natural infrastructure 3️⃣ Investment in regulators and local authorities Read more about this: https://lnkd.in/eTg4uXqQ