Hedge heroes add to bio-diversity in Braithwaite
Braithwaite Institute has planted 80m of native hedgerow in Keswick thanks to a £1,600 grant from The Lake District Foundation.
First seeds planted as eco-community grows
The first seeds have been planted on a unique green scheme in north Kendal. Families have clubbed together to buy the derelict Holme House Farm in Skelsmergh and will create an eco-community of five homes. They will minimise environmental impact while restoring and enhancing wildlife and habitats of the woodland, river and meadows on the […]
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
The Lake District and Cumbria is a haven for camping and boating, and it is great to get out into nature. But it’s important to know about Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning and how to prevent it. According to the NHS, there are around 60 deaths from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in England and Wales every […]
Historic house cuts carbon thanks to grant
The amazing Rookhow Quaker Meeting House in the Rusland Valley is almost 300-years-old and is being brought back to its former glory. The Grade II* listed building secured around £15,550 from the Low Carbon Lake District Grants Scheme to install an air source heat pump (ASHP). The Lake District Foundation was delighted to support this […]
“Woodlands should be treasured by all” – meet graduate forester Bryce
Cumbria has a new kid on the block taking his first steps in forestry employment. Bryce Flannaghan is a new graduate forester employed by the Lake District Foundation and managed by Cumbria Woodlands. As part of his learning Bryce will work alongside United Utilities staff making lasting improvements to woodlands in Thirlmere. We caught-up with […]
Lakes Distillery makes splash with clean water scheme
Funding is available to community groups keen to be kind to lakes and rivers across Cumbria. Lake District Foundation has joined forces with The Lakes Distillery to launch a £25k funding pot for projects that enhance and conserve water quality. The Lakes Distillery Water Fund is designed to support community and volunteer-led groups in their […]
Young people connect with nature
The Lake District Foundation supported a project which sees young people experiencing nature and exploring potential careers in the countryside. The sessions opened a door on the great outdoors, inviting students to immerse themselves in nature, building skills and confidence in safe surroundings. We spoke to Marion Brown from Rusland Horizons about the success of […]
Fix the Fells
https://youtu.be/V9zTJnu3ooA?si=MGh1MLKray9CWWkp The Lake District fells are enjoyed by millions of walkers every year. But the high level paths can be surprisingly fragile and the sheer number of visitors leave a mark on the landscape. Anyone who loves spending time in the hills will want to support the Fix the Fells campaign, providing clear, safe footpaths […]
Fund’s boost for tree recovery
A new campaign is launched to help Lake District woodlands recover from Storm Arwen. Thousands of trees were felled causing terrible damage to woodlands across the county. It’s been almost one month since the storm ripped through Cumbria, leaving significant damage in its wake. Orrest Head in Windermere suffered around 75 felled trees. Mayor Adrian […]
Festive windfall for Fix the Fells
The Lake District Foundation has smashed its target of raising 25k for Fix the Fells. A week-long Big Give fundraising drive has seen more than £27k raised. The Foundation says a big thank-you to everyone who supported this campaign. The last few years have seen many more people discovering the amazing upland paths of the […]
