The Nest Project

The event was kindly hosted by Penrith library and promoted in association with 'My Community Penrith'. Approximately a hundred people attended, getting the opportunity to try willow weaving with workshop leader Phil Bradley, to make nests using playdough and to share information and ideas about regenerative gardening which is helping to restore nature at nearby sites around Penrith and Milburn.

The event is part of the ongoing 'Nest Project', aimed at connecting people to Elizabeth’s site near Milburn and helping to spread the word about nature recovery through a series of free, family-friendly drop-in activity mornings. 

• Purpose: Multiple events will aim to connect people with nature through creativity and learning about the Eden river catchment.
• Activities: Sessions often feature nature-themed crafts, such as willow weaving, making nests out of play dough, and learning about regenerative gardening.
• Location & Timing: Events have been held at community locations like Penrith Library.
• Context: The initiative is part of a broader partnership program (Access to Eden) that aims to remove barriers to accessing the natural heritage of East Cumbria. 

Events have been organised and delivered by the North Pennines National Landscape and supported by the Access to Eden: breaking barriers, building bridges partnership project led by Eden Rivers Trust with a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.