Category: Blogs
So who is eating the fence? Post
National Volunteers Week: adventures at the Helm with bracken, grass clearance, ponies and fence repairs. An award nominated volunteer, and research proves the healing effects of greenery.
Time to experiment Post
In this week's blog, Jan updates us on Rusland experiments with sheep fat, and battles the micro climate of High Borrowdale.
Volunteer awards and dodgy wall heights Post
This week we've been honouring the volunteers and working with wonky wall heights.
Bluebells and chocolate chips Post
Spring has come to Cumbria, the bluebells are out and the woods are looking, sounding and smelling amazing. Our land manager Jan tells us more...
The Magic of Woodlands Post
Tackling invasive holly in Hows Wood in Eskdale, mighty oak trees, pine marten releases and catkins, and our rainforest appeal for Rusland woods.
Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2026 Post
Read about how the ninth Great Cumbrian Litter Pick went, when we linked up with the Tidy Town Fest in Barrow for its first year.
No funding for commons Post
We recently wrote to ministers urging them to address the lack of agri-environment funding for commons.
Walk in a rainforest Post
Exploring Friends of the Lake District’s Rusland Woods with the people helping to bring Cumbria’s rainforests back to life.
Championing the commons Post
Policy officer Amanda McCleery explains how Friends of the Lake District helps keep the commons of Cumbria thriving.
Our new website Post
The website as you see it now is just the start. Much of our previous content is temporarily unavailable as we continue to work on and update things.