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Individual Membership	£2.75 a month or £33 a year
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Joint Life membership	£1035
Individual Life Membership	£750
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Latest

Light Pollution impacts on vital Insect Pollination

Our ecosystems are being harmed by growing light pollution. Wasting light energy when not needed increases greenhouse gas emissions, adding to climate threats to key habitats, and also directly affects many species’ sleeping, foraging and breeding behaviours.
Rubbish volunteers needed for The Great Cumbrian Litter Pick

As visitors have returned to Cumbria post-lockdown, a minority of people ‘trashing’ the countryside are causing much concern. So we are joining forces with the National Park to host The Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 15th-16th August.
A Film Guide to the Wildflowers of the Westmorland Dales

The Westmorland Dales and Cumbria Wildlife Trust teams have joined up with local photographer and filmmaker Jon Chappell to produce a series of short films designed to help you identify the most common meadow wildflowers.
Thank you to our balsam bashing volunteers!

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.

Why become a member?

Love the Lake District? Become a member of Friends of the Lake District and join thousands of like minded people in caring for this unique landscape.
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Member Offers and Discounts

Gain more from your membership by taking advantage of the following offers from our supporters.
Become a Benefactor

Benefactors are Friends who care deeply and are able to donate at least £250 every year to help protect the Lake District and Cumbria. Benefactors receive a personalised welcome letter from our Chief Executive acknowledging this special level of commitment. We will write to you at least once a year with our plans for the coming year. Your name will appear on our website and in our magazine, Conserving Lakeland, with your permission.
Become a Corporate Member

More and more companies are recognising that supporting their local community and environment is not just a responsibility but is good business practice. Corporate membership ensures customer loyalty, strengthens your brand and demonstrates that your company cares about local issues.