Events

Bank the Balsam Penruddock!

Come along and find out more about this pervasive invasive and let us inspire you to have a go at bashing some balsam yourself.

Volunteering

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A group of volunteers standing around a wooden bench, extracting seeds from a variety of native berries stored in buckets and plastic containers.

28th – 16th August – October

Eden Community Tree Nursery FRIDAY drop in session

Drop in on Friday mornings and help grow trees and get some fresh air.

Gardening
Volunteering
Adults 18+
Wheelchair-friendly

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31st August

Bank the Balsam Appleby!

People power is the secret weapon in our fight against Himalayan balsam. Drop in and join us at our final Bank Holiday Bash of the season. No booking needed.

Volunteering
Big Balsam Bash

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6th September

Engine Lonning Discovery Day

Celebrate the opening of a new Romans to Railways circular trail with an afternoon of FREE activities to help you explore this wildlife haven.

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7th September

Wellbeing Walk: Shap Abbey and the River Lowther

Join us for this free circular walk along the River Lowther from Shap Abbey to Rosgill, with beautiful river and eastern fell views.

Walk

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People stood on top of a pile of invasive plants that have been pulled out of the ground

9th September

Bank the Balsam Heads Nook!

Help us reach our target of TWO MILLION plants removed this summer! All welcome, no experience necessary and no equipment needed. Booking required.

Volunteering
Big Balsam Bash

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10th September

Bank the Balsam Matterdale...or...Thackthwaite!

We're yet to finalise the venue but don't let that stop you! Sign up and we'll let you know in due course. Help us reach our target of TWO MILLION plants removed this season!