Come and get involved learning about endangered wildflower meadow restoration work at the Cumbria Seed Bank. We are saving seed from 14 rare and declining species to then propagate into plug plants at our conservation nursery at Gosling Sike, then we'll plant them out in specific sites to establish essential new habitats. We are working in partnership with Kew Gardens Millennium Seed Bank, and there is a unique opportunity for a behind the scenes residential visit to the Millennium Seed Bank at the end of the project as one of our 'Young Environmental Leaders'. Want to learn about seed saving, site surveys, plant I.D, growing techniques, conservation strategies, why it's so important and much, much more besides? Get in touch with Shannon Horrocks, Grassland Conservation Officer, Email: shannonh@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk, Mobile: 07876889663
Cumbria Seed Bank project is a two year project that aims to reverse the decline of rare and iconic wild flowers of grassland habitats in Cumbria.
Apprenticeship
Our Countryside Worker Apprenticeship Programme is a unique opportunity for young people to launch a meaningful career in conservation. By joining Cumbria Wildlife Trust, you’ll gain hands-on experience caring for and restoring our natural heritage, protecting wildlife, and enhancing the…
Volunteering
The Lake District National Park welcomes millions of visitors every year. Our Visitor Welcome Volunteers provide a friendly face and local knowledge to help make sure visits are safe and enjoyable, inspiring people to love and respect the landscape. This role will be piloted during Summer 2026 in…
Apprenticeship
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) has exciting opportunities for local young people with a love of the outdoors to join our Apprenticeship Scheme this autumn. We offer apprenticeship opportunities in the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and surrounding areas in partnership with a number of fantastic…
Volunteering
We’re looking to build a small team of in-field survey volunteers for our Hedges & Edges Project, in five target areas - The Eamont Catchment, River Petteril Catchment, Eden Lower Catchment, Upper Lune Catchment, and Greta and Rawthey Catchment.
The Employer Standards Framework
DfE consultation on GCSE Natural History subject content
Cumbria Business Growth Hub - New grant scheme open for rural businesses
