Come and join us in the Miterdale Valley for a day of practical conservation activities in the great outdoors. Volunteer days are open to all, and are a wonderful way to learn about the Lake District, nature, and conservation. All tools and teaching is provided. Activities include removing non-native trees, planting native trees, removing old tree tubes, and maintaining planted trees. There are also occasional opportunities to get involved in surveying or drystone walling.
Job
Forestry England oversees a vast and diverse network of more than 1,500 forests and woods, spanning over 250,000 hectares. These harbour some of England’s most extraordinary historical sites, monuments, and stories. Beneath the leafy canopies and towering trees lies a rich tapestry of human…
Volunteering
Support the Earnse project by joining Natural England at North Walney National Nature Reserve. These work parties and beach cleans help make a real difference to nature. There is no commitment to attend all of them, just come along to any dates you can make. For more information or to sign up,…
Volunteering
Rookhow - Practical Volunteers (DIY & outdoor work to maintain our historic building and 12 acres woodland) - Rusland, Ulverston. Join our friendly open-minded team of volunteers every Friday at Rookhow, a Quaker charity, near Grizedale. Gardening, woodland work, DIY. Help maintain our grounds and…
Volunteering
Wellbeing Walks Walk Leaders will be responsible for leading free, organised walks suitable for those new or returning to activity. Walks take place over easy ground, starting and finishing in a location familiar to your community. Ramblers Wellbeing Walks encourage people to not only get active…
SRUC Barony Open Days 8 October and 26 November 2026
University of Lancashire Open Days 11 October and 21 November 2026
Lakes College Open Evenings 17 October and 18 November 2026
