The Cumbria Dark Skies Festival promises to light up our February evenings with a spectacular array of online events celebrating the wonders of the night sky. Read more
A film showcasing the work of six local primary schools using 'land art' creations to celebrate local landmarks and nature in a celebrating of the Westmorland Dales. Read more
In this edition: Stories of kindness and inspiration, Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2021 and film of some amazing artwork created by children in the Westmorland Dales Read more
In this edition we celebrate the Westmorland Dales landscape through art, National Tree Week, our Cumbrian Dark Skies and the re-opening of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path Read more
Light pollution threatens both our star-filled skies and the wildlife living beneath them. Help us stop it spreading across the Lakes. Read more
Government’s announcement on 23 June means that after many weeks of restriction, some facilities for visitors in the Lake District and Cumbria will be re-opening soon. Read more
Here's a satellite image showing the importance of Cumbria and the North of England/Southern Scotland for the night-time ‘Starscape’… long may it continue! Read more
The area around Rydal saw a targeted effort from over 60 volunteers, in small groups, on Saturday 11th July to hand pull an infestation of non-native Himalyan Balsam. Read more
An award of £5,000 from the 'Love Your Landscape' grants fund has kicked off a fundraising campaign to restore public access to Smardale Gill viaduct with its far reaching views across the Westmorland Dales. Read more
We're delivering 'Sensational' teaching sessions such as 'Magical Mini-Beasts’, ‘Terrific Trees’ and ‘Fabulous Flowers’ to help socially isolated children come together in a safe space, meet each other again and take part in organised activities. Read more
A huge thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who joined us and South Cumbria Rivers Trust to 'pull together' in the totally tropical heat at Rydal on Friday 31 July for a second go at bashing the Himalayan balsam. Read more
Film guide to wildflowers of the Westmorland Dales, Great Cumbrian Litter Pick, Balsam Bashing, Planning reform proposals, Tree Strategy Consultation, Dark Skies Cumbria, Sensational Sessions for Home Schoolers Read more
Are we properly assessing the impact of new lighting from developments and private security lights across South Cumbria and elsewhere on these critical bat roosting, commuting and foraging routes and feeding habitats? Read more
The apprentice team have been back working from Tebay starting with some fantastic improvements to the area around our building. We’ve received our first bids for our 'Love Your Landscape' grants for community projects. We're sharing some wonderful films to help you identify wildflowers and much much more... Read more
"There are no people paid to clear up the mess left behind. It is all done by volunteers or staff who are being diverted away from their jobs. Our message is to please visit and enjoy the Lake District and Cumbria responsibly and above all, leave no trace of your visit." Read more
Ever since he was young, Ian Bradley wanted to photograph the night sky. The camera can see so much more than human eyes at night can, including colour. Read his blog here. Read more