This month our CEO jumps aboard a community run bus in Ullswater. We also news of many forthcoming events, such as a hedgerow planting volunteer day, mammal and track training, and our annual Kirby Lecture. Read more
We've launched a new set of ‘virtual tours’ allowing you to explore our land wherever you are in the world Read more
Research, which Friends of the Lake District part-funded, into public appetite for change to the way they travel in the Lake District has been published. Read more
Litter campaign, more on the Elterwater Judicial Review, upcoming events, and don't miss the Perseids, the August meteor shower. Read more
Autumn has arrived and so Jan and our volunteers head to Greenbank Wood in Ambleside, where they discover a few hidden treasures in the undergrowth. Read more
Friends of the Lake District has welcomed the news that Cumbrian National Landscapes (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) are being enhanced by the removal of over six kilometres of overhead electricity cables Read more
While the dry stone walling gang were busy fixing walls by the river, the rest of us then moved on to removing grass from our new hedge plants to give them more light and less competition. The hedge is now in its second summer, and is romping away. Read more
After ten years of hard work, we finally finished the last stretch of wall that divides our hay meadow field from our other fields at Mazonwath. The last bit was to completely remove the wall and rebuild it a couple of metres away. Read more
We are carrying out ground-breaking research to understand the value of Hows Wood, in the heart of Eskdale and would like to hear your views on what is special and important to you about the wood. Take the survey> Read more
Election Special: Hustings for Cumbria's Landscapes, Manifesto for Cumbria's Landscapes, and we seek a Judicial Review of the planning approval for Elterwater Quarry. Read more
We welcome the new Government’s proposals which focus on decarbonisation of the energy sector, better buses, and curbing water pollution by making water bosses accountable. But new infrastructure and housing must not come at the expense of the landscape, environment, local people and higher carbon emissions. Read more
Some welcome sunshine for a fascinating day learning about bees at our spectacular High Borrowdale upland hay meadow. Read more