We’ve teamed up with Copeland Wellness Service to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path with a stop off at the Forest School for a hot drink from the Kelly Kettle. An opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.

When: Fri 22 March, 11am - 2pm

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

Spending time outdoors and helping to nurture and conserve nature can have many benefits, including helping to reduce stress and anxiety, improving physical health, reducing loneliness and allowing people to feel connected to nature. As part of the Wilder Walkmill project we are encouraging people to spend some time outside in the woodland with us. We will be running regular morning wellbeing sessions throughout the year (usually on the second and third Tuesday of the month) where we will be doing a variety of activities including seed harvesting and planting, fire lighting, cooking, woodwork and arts & crafts, to name just a few.

When: Tuesday 19th March, 10am-12pm

Where: Walkmill Community Woodland (meet at Moresby Rugby Club)

What: Phil Bradley will be teaching us how to weave willow and create a little something to take home

No experience is necessary and we will provide all the tools and materials.

This event is free

Booking is essential.

Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised. Booking is essential. Participants must be 18+

Any questions please contact Sarah: sarahclarke@westcumbriariverstrust.org

Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme

Come and search for Adders in the undergrowth at Walkmill Community Woodland

When: Sat 16 March, 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.

Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme and supported by The Environment Agency.

Spending time outdoors and helping to nurture and conserve nature can have many benefits, including helping to reduce stress and anxiety, improving physical health, reducing loneliness and allowing people to feel connected to nature. As part of the Wilder Walkmill project we are encouraging people to spend some time outside in the woodland with us. We will be running regular morning wellbeing sessions throughout the year (usually on the second and third Tuesday of the month) where we will be doing a variety of activities including seed harvesting and planting, fire lighting, cooking, woodwork and arts & crafts, to name just a few.

When: Tuesday 12th March, 10am-12pm

Where: Walkmill Community Woodland (meet at Moresby Rugby Club)

What: We will go for a gentle walk around the woodland looking at the different trees and learning how to identify them in winter. We will then harvest a piece of willow each and then pot these up ready for you to take home and grow your own willow tree.

No experience is necessary and we will provide all the tools and materials.

This event is free

Booking essential.

Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised. Booking is essential. Participants must be 18+

Any questions please contact Sarah: sarahclarke@westcumbriariverstrust.org

Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme