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Walkers urged to help care for trees
Monday, May 13th, 2013
With diseases continuing to take their toll on the UK’s forests and urban trees, The Tree Council is asking everyone to help play a roll in keeping our trees healthy. Its annual Tree Care Campaign is now underway, reminding us to look out for trees at this most crucial time…
Ramblers announce first regional volunteer workshop
Monday, April 29th, 2013
This June will see the first in a new series of events designed to bring together all kinds of knowledge and skills useful for Ramblers members and volunteers. The first Ramblers Regional Volunteer Workshop event will take place in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire on 1 June 2013…
In pictures: New gallery showcases the Peak District
Monday, April 8th, 2013
Images from some of the Peak District’s finest local photographers showcase the area’s natural beauty in a new gallery highlighting the special qualities of the National Park…
Volunteers needed to help Fix the Fells
Monday, March 25th, 2013
A project to repair the wear and tear caused by millions of walkers on the Lake District’s upland paths is looking for volunteers for a wide range of tasks…
Children invited to create badges for WoW programme
Monday, March 11th, 2013
Do you know a child with a creative streak? Living Streets are once again offering youngsters the chance to design a badge for the popular Walk Once a Week scheme…
Coal Tits shift to our gardens
Monday, February 18th, 2013
Earlier this winter, the British Trust for Ornithology’s Garden Birdwatch revealed that Coal Tits are now appearing in nearly 75% of gardens…
Love on the trail
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
With a certain day looming, what better time to head off on a romantic walk with special someone, or strike out in search of adventure if you’re single?
Celebrating World Wetlands Day
Friday, February 1st, 2013
Tomorrow marks an important date on the world environment calendar, as World Wetlands Day celebrates the vital role that lakes, rivers and wetlands play in providing a home for wildlife and helping us humans too…
A safari close to home
Thursday, January 24th, 2013
Starting tomorrow, wildlife presenter Mike Dilger will be setting out to prove you don’t need to travel abroad to see spectacular wildlife. Visiting all nine of the UK’s Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust centres in nine days, he hopes to show the sheer variety of wildlife close to home…
Young Rangers needed to help look after the Lake District
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
The Lake District needs you! If you’re between 14 and 19, that is, and interested in learning more about practical conservation work, making new friends and developing valuable skills…



