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Environmental Monitoring

Carlisle
CPD

Friday 29th May 2026 at Gosling Sike

A rare opportunity to test your botanical skills against a recognised professional standard developed by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. It will help you understand your skill level and how you can further develop your identification skills! Booking essential.

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Environmental Monitoring

Carlisle
Introductory

Saturday 23rd May 2026, 9:15am-1pm at Gosling Sike

An introductory session for anyone interested in finding out more about moth identification and moth trapping. Booking essential.

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Environmental Monitoring

Orton
Introductory

Friday 22nd May 2026, 10am-1pm

An introductory session for anyone interested in finding out more about bees. Booking essential.

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Environmental Monitoring

Kendal
Introductory

Sunday 17th May 2026, 10am-3pm at Skelsmergh

An introductory session for anyone interested in finding out more about small mammals – especially mice, voles and shrews. Booking essential.

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1 Day
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Environmental Monitoring

Keswick

Volunteering

Join Raise’s new Neuroaffirming Volunteer Programme, launching January 2026. This inclusive woodland volunteering initiative is designed for neurodivergent people – and anyone who values accessible, welcoming outdoor spaces. Volunteers will help create and care for community woodlands across…

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Environmental Monitoring

Ambleside

Work Experience

An exciting opportunity to join the Siliviculture Academy and be part of a national research project in woodland creation. This is a temporary paid position as a Forest Research Assistant based in a lab at University of Cumbria, Ambleside. It will include preparation and measurement of tree…

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Farming + Technology

Carlisle

Job Vacancy

Susan’s Farm is seeking an energetic and visionary Managing Director to develop their work. They are a charitable Care Farm offering learning and caring opportunities to young people and adults on a working organic farm. Susan’s Farm is based in Houghton, a small village 3 miles from Carlisle and…

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Volunteering

Volunteer days are open to all and are a great opportunity to socialise and to learn about forest restoration, as well as contribute to creating more native woodland in Cumbria. Tasks include removing non-native trees, planting native trees, collecting and propagating seeds, and the protection and…

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