Wellbeing in Nature - Making Bird Feeders
Join us for some bird spotting in the woodland followed by making your own bird feeders.
Family Twilight Bat Walk
Join us for a twilight walk around Longlands Lake to look for bats
Walkmill Bioblitz
Join us for a bioblitz at Walkmill Community Woodland
When: Mon 22 Sep, 09.30am - 11.30am
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road (What3Words: crunched.sports.commuting)
Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Wellies are advised.
What: Come and explore the biodiversity of Walkmill Community Woodland in this fun and educational Bioblitz event! Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just curious, this is a great opportunity to learn and contribute to local wildlife records. We will provide ID charts and books but feel free to bring your own resources including binoculars. We recommend downloading the iNauralist app beforehand. Instructions will be emailed and we'll also explain how to use it during the event.
Children are welcome at this event but must be supervised at all times.
This event is free but booking is essential
Safety
Safety statement - All events have been risk assessed, the risk assessment will be available from WCRT at the event if you wish to see it. A safety briefing will be given at the start of the event. All events will be led by a WCRT staff member and in some cases an external. WCRT hold public liability insurance.
Your statement of participation - You, as the participant, understand that the activity can involve an element of risk of injury. You agree to take responsibility for your own actions and will observe the safety instructions and guidance given by the WCRT staff. All bookings are made on the basis that participants will observe the safety instructions given by the WCRT staff member.
Participants must agree to share any relevant information that will help the staff member to look after everyone’s safety and must agree to follow safety advice during the activity.
GDPR statement - Please see Eventbrite’s GDPR statement. WCRT will keep your details for 1 week after the event to use for sending feedback forms to, all information provided will remain confidential.
Photo statement - we will take photos during the event, please let us know if you don’t consent to photos being taken.
Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund and Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme.
Make water work for you
Get expert advice from JRH Water Management and Farm Advisor, Andy Dyer on managing your farmyard water
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 26 Sep, 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
Wellbeing in Nature - Autumn Hapa-Zome
Join us for some Autumnal Hapa Zome, the art of pounding foliage to create prints.
Wellbeing in Nature - Foraging
Join us for a fun, hands-on stroll to discover and taste the wild flavours of autumn!
Family Event - Conker Spiders & Webs
Join us to make your own conker spider and spider web
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 31 Oct, 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
Family Event - Halloween Crafts
Join us in the woodlands for an afternoon of spooky crafts
Wellbeing in Nature - Basket Weaving Part 1
Elvin Crafts will be joining us to teach us the art of basket weaving
Wellbeing in Nature - Basket Weaving Part 2
Elvin Crafts will be joining us to teach us the art of basket weaving
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
Wellbeing in Nature - Christmas Decorations
Get in the festive spirit and join us to make some nature inspired Christmas decorations
Wellbeing in Nature - Christmas Wreaths
Time to make a nature friendly Christmas wreath
Herbal Leys: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!
Get advice on grazing management and herbal leys from an expert.
Wellbeing in Nature - Campfire Crumble
Time to forage some blackberries and make a tasty crumble
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 29 Aug, 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
Family Event - Make a Dreamcatcher - Cancelled
Join us for a fun family event making dreamcatchers
Walk & Talk: Twilight Bat Walk
Join our ‘A Wilder Walkmill’ project team and get involved monitoring the bats around the woodland.
Mirehouse Family Fun Day
Come along to our Family Fun Day at Mirehouse Ponds
When: Wed 15 August, 1pm-3pm
Where: Mirehouse Ponds, Whitehaven
What: Join us for a relaxed afternoon of nature-based fun, with activities for all ages. Try Forest Bathing (yes, it’s as calming as it sounds), have a go at pond dipping, and follow a nature treasure hunt with tasty edible prizes. There’ll also be wild crafts and games to keep curious kids – and grown ups – entertained.
Who: Suitable for all the family, children must be supervised by an adult at all times
Thanks to our funders: Cumberland Council and Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme.
Walkmill Family Fun Day
Join us at Walkmill Community Woodland for an afternoon of family fun.
Longlands Lake Family Fun Day
Come along to our Family Fun Day at Longlands Lake
When: Tue 12 August, 1pm-3pm
Where: Longlands Lake, Egremont
What: Discover Longlands lake – a perfect spot for family fun, fresh air and wild adventures. Try pond dipping, have a go at willow weaving, relax with forest bathing, take on freshwater challenges and get creative with nature crafts.
Who: Suitable for all the family, children must be supervised by an adult at all times
Thanks to our funders: Cumberland Council and Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme.
Wellbeing in Nature - Natural Dream Catchers
Join us in the woods for a morning creating our own wildflower identification journals using pressed flowers
Women in Farming - Transition Cow Management
Join us to talk about transition cows. Vets Bekkie and Kathryn from Belle Vue Vets will be discussing the importance of transition cow management.
Wellbeing in Nature - Laughter Workshop
Help us to being laughter to the woodland by joining us for a laughter workshop with Always Another Way
Foraging and Himalayan Balsam Bashing
Come and learn how to forage and help nature by doing some Himalayan Balsam bashing.
Walk & Talk: Reviving Rivers
Explore the science of river restoration with Dr George Heritage, the geomorphologist who designed the recently completed river restoration at Walkmill.
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 Jun, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and 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!
Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
Walk & Talk: Forest Bathing Nature Walk
Lakeland Wellbeing will guide you through a Forest Bathing session, scientifically proven to have many physical and mental health benefits.
Sustainable Maize Management
When: Wed 18 June, 11am-12.30pm
Where: Kirkbride House, Kirkbride, CA7 5JR by kind permission of W C Little & Son
What: If you are considering inter-row cropping or how to establish a cover crop following your Maize, this is for you! Come along and watch an inter-row grass seed drill in action with thanks to Paul Coates
To book please call or text Tasha on 07777 180176 or Laura on 07867 185741 by 16th June
We will be out in a maize field so please bring clean wellies and a waterproof coat (just in case!)
Pies will be provided! 😊🥟
Wellbeing in Nature - Wildflower ID Journals
Join us in the woods for a morning creating our own wildflower identification journals using pressed flowers
The Great Nature Hunt
As part of "the Big Green week" we will be hosting a 2 hour Bioblitz at Walkmill Community Woodlands.
Wellbeing in Nature - Hapa-Zome
Join us for an afternoon having a go at hapa-zome, the art of pounding foliage to create prints
Walk & Talk: Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Walk
When: Sat 7 June, 10am-1pm
Where: Walkmill Community Woodland (meet at Moresby Rugby Union Club)
What: The Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group will take you around the site in search of adders, amphibians and reptiles in the undergrowth.
Who: Suitable for all abilities
Notes: Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme and supported by The Environment Agency.
This event is free but booking is essential
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 May, 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
Family Plant Pot Painting
Join us for some time in nature painting plant pots and making plant markers
Wellbeing in Nature - Plant Pot Painting
Join us for some time in nature painting plant pots and making plant markers
