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Down to Earth

We're launching our new project that looks at what's beneath your feet and provides the tools and support to improve soil health and water quality in the Upper Eden.

In the foreground can see a hill, covered in bracken and grass with a couple of isolated trees, stretching down to a river. Trees line the riverbank and form a dense wooded area in the background.

Growing trees the natural colonisation way

What happens when you let nature get on with the job of creating woodland? Find out more about our 'light-touch' approach to growing trees

side view of a water vole

Adopt a water vole

NEW! Adopt a Water vole adoption pack. For £20 you can support our reintroduction and habitat improvement programme ... and it makes a great gift!

Big group of ERT staff with Charles in the middle holding onto a small tree given as a present.

End of an era

Charles Ecroyd steps down from our board of trustees after more than ten years of dedicated service

Ali holding a bunch of Himalayan balsam plants

The unwelcome invaders that are making a home in the Eden Valley

Tackling the invasive, non-native species threatening Eden's rivers - how you can join the fight!

Our online auction is now open for bids!

Now you can save Eden's rivers from the comfort of your own home!

Group of people holding plant pots with freshly planted sticks in them that will grow into trees.

Access to Eden project awarded £2.6 million

for our exciting four-year partnership project to break down the barriers to Eden’s rivers and natural heritage!

A triangle field corner bordered on two sides by hedges and on one side by a new fence

Woodland creation takes root in Eden as part of national scheme

As work on the first woodland planting scheme as part of Woodlands for Water gathers pace at Crackenthorpe, we reflect on the project and progress so far

eden rivers trust

Call for new trustees

... could you volunteer to be a trustee and help our charity grow and thrive?

Close up of two hands with a ruler inbetween them, One hand is holding a white-clawed crayfish and measuring its length.

Not all scientists wear white coats

An introduction to citizen science within the trust and how you can get involved

A man is stood in a field that has a pond in the corner. He is holding a tablet to take picture of the landscape.

Working towards a green recovery

Find out more about our United Utilities supported project to improve river health by reducing phosphorus in five key river catchments.

Four people are stood outdoors, in a line, smiling. They are holding a giant cheque that says Eden Rivers Trust £4,000

Persimmon Homes helps our community tree nursery grow

with a donation of £4,000 to help us offer more opportunities for Penrith residents to get involved with our thriving tree nursery