Conservation

The main attractions of the Lake District are its natural landscape and diversity of wildlife. It is vital that we all help protect and preserve these for our enjoyment now and for future generations.

Local conservation projects rely on public giving. If you visit one of Cumbria’s many conservation or wildlife reserves, think about donating to help the work continue.

Nurture Lakeland fundraises for a variety of conservation projects throughout Cumbria, ranging from upland path restoration, protecting red squirrels, maintaining beautiful gardens, to exciting educational programmes. Why not have a look at the projects we fundraise for and consider making a contribution to support our work. Your donation could help some crucial conservation work happen.

Help look after the Lake District - forever!

Join us. You can become a member of Nurture Lakeland and give the Cumbrian landscapes you love a little helping hand, keeping them special for many more years. Join us now.

If you have any feedback on how the Lakeland landscapes are managed, let us know. Conservationists are always looking for ways to improve our environment and your comments will be welcome. Contact us.

What you can do when you're out and about

• Follow the Countryside Code

1) Be safe, plan ahead, follow signs

2) Leave gates and property as you find it

3) Protect plants and animals - don't be a litter bug

4) Keep dogs under control

5) Consider other people

• Tread carefully! Our beautiful landscapes are suprisingly fragile, find out how to walk responsibly

1) Never take short cuts

2) Don't walk on worn sides of paths, this makes them wider

3) Keep to the path to protect rare flora

4) Zig zag is best!