Walk & Talk: Mindful Wellness Walk
Lakeland Wellbeing will lead a peaceful wellness walk through the beautiful woods.
Walk & Talk: Summer Tree ID
Uncover the secrets of identifying different tree species with RAISE (Cumbria Community Forest)
Walk & Talk: Twilight Bat Walk
Head out into the gloaming to spot bats in action. A must book, sell-out adventure!
Dawn Chorus & Moth Magic
Join us for a magical early morning walk to experience the Dawn Chorus
Basket Weaving - part 2
When: Tue 28 Apr, 10am-3pm
Where: Walkmill Community Woodland (meet at Moresby Rugby Union Club)
What: Learn the art of basket weaving with Elvin Crafts. This is a 2 part event, you will need to book a ticket for both sessions to be able to finish your beautiful woven basket. The 1st session is on Tuesday 21st April.
Who: This event is free & suitable for all abilities. No experience is necessary and we will provide all the tools and materials.
Notes: Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised. Participants must be 18+
By attending this event, you agree to our Event terms and conditions
Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme.
This event is free but booking is essential.
Walk & Talk: Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Walk
The Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group will take you around the site in search of adders, amphibians and reptiles in the undergrowth.
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Haven CPN to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 24 Apr, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
By attending this event, you agree to our Event terms and conditions
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
The Big River Watch 2026
Big River Watch app
When: 24 - 30 April
Where: your local river
What: Our beautiful and vital rivers are in crisis, and every bit of data about their health helps organisations better plan how to restore and protect them.
The Rivers Trust’s Big River Watch is your invitation to love your local stretch of river and stand up for wildlife. To play your part as a citizen scientist, simply download the free Big River Watch app (available in English and Welsh), spend 15 minutes by a river between the 24th-30th April, and complete the short survey to record what you see - from wildlife and water colour to pollution.
Your response will be part of a UK and Ireland-wide dataset that can be used to fight for cleaner rivers. Learn more: The Big River Watch | The Rivers Trust
Big River Watch consists of three simple steps
Step 1: Download the app
Sign up and download the survey app to your phone before visiting your chosen river.Step 2:Complete a survey
Pick a riverside location and spend just 15 minutes observing and answering the questions on the survey, about things like wildlife and pollution. You can complete the survey at your favourite local spot, or choose to get to know somewhere new.Step 3: Upload
Upload your survey. It's that simple to get involved!
All of the survey data will provide a large-scale picture of river health, and help us fight for better for our rivers.
Download the Big River Watch app
You'll need the free app to take part! Download it before you set off to complete your survey. In the app, you can select from three languages: English, Welsh and Irish.
Basket Weaving - part 1
When: Tue 21 Apr, 10am-1pm
Where: Walkmill Community Woodland (meet at Moresby Rugby Union Club)
What: Learn the art of basket weaving with Elvin Crafts. This is a 2 part event, you will need to book a ticket for both sessions to be able to finish your beautiful woven basket. The 2nd session is on Tuesday 28th April.
Who: This event is free & suitable for all abilities. No experience is necessary and we will provide all the tools and materials.
Notes: Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised. Participants must be 18+
By attending this event, you agree to our Event terms and conditions
Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme.
This event is free but booking is essential.
Walk & Talk: Forage for Food
Join Wild Food UK to learn the art of foraging and uncover nature’s edible treasures.
Walkmill Easter Family Fun Day
Get ready for a day of egg hunts, crafts, and all your favourite activities - fun for the whole family - save the date!
Nordic Braiding
Join us for a relaxing morning in the woodlands getting in to the rhythm of making Nordic braids.
Family Event - Easter Clay Crafts
Join us this Easter for some fun Easter -inspired clay crafts.
Family Event - Wooden Egg Decorating
Bring your creativity and join us as we transform plain wooden eggs into vibrant masterpieces.
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Haven CPN to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 27 Mar, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
By attending this event, you agree to our Event terms and conditions
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Walk & Talk: Amazing Amphibians
Join Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group to meet the amazing amphibians that call Walkmill home.
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Haven CPN to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 27 Feb, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
By attending this event, you agree to our Event terms and conditions
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Welling in Nature - Nordic Braiding
We’ll bring the wool, you bring the rhythm and we will make ourselves a nordic braid
Family Event - Nordic Braiding
Join us in the woodland to learn how to make your own Nordic Braids
Wellbeing in Nature - Bat & Bird Boxes
Join us for a morning building and decorating your own bat or bird box
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Haven CPN to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 30 Jan, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
By attending this event, you agree to our Event terms and conditions
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Wellbeing in Nature at Walkmill Community Woodland
Join us for a walk through the woodlands to identify birds and then make fat balls and monkey nut strings
Wellbeing in Nature at Walkmill Community Woodland
Practice your fire lighting skills with our flint and steels and learn how to make bread on a stick over a campfire
Family Event - Food for the Birds
Join us for a gentle walk around Walkmill Community Woodland then make your own fat balls to take home for the birds in your garden.
Wellbeing in Nature - Christmas Wreaths
Time to make a nature friendly Christmas wreath
Optimise Phosphate Use in Livestock Nutrition & Soils
Come and hear advice from the experts on phosphate cycles and dairy nutrition.
Christmas Puppet Show
Join Edgar the Badger and his friends for an interactive festive puppet show.
Wellbeing in Nature - Christmas Decorations
Get in the festive spirit and join us to make some nature inspired Christmas decorations
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Haven CPN to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 28 Nov, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme