We'll be at the Westmorland Dales Festival this Sunday - so come and say hello if you're in the area! Read about the #WestmorlandDales Partnership work, and access some of the resources (such as this lovely #map of the region) on our website: https://loom.ly/5uKGsdg#WestmorlandDales#map

The latest #news from @fixthefells! Patrick, the Fix the Fells ranger that Friends of the Lake District sponsors, gives an update on last year's work and what lies ahead. https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/news/fix-the-fells-ranger-update/#news #FixtheFells #LakeDistrict #landscape

Wildlife bonanza – slow worms, toads and bats! Check out Jan's latest blog on our website... https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/news/wildlife-bonanza/ Thanks to Joseph Beckett for coming along our High Borrowdale guided walk to take some photos! #naturewriting #blogs #cumbria #wildlife

There's still time to join us on a #guidedwalk of Newbiggin-on-Lune! Wednesday 8 July 2pm – 4.30pm. Book here: https://loom.ly/Y1NkokI#guidedwalk

Happy #NationalMeadowsDay! We're proud of the hay meadows we've cultivated on the land we look after at High Borrowdale and Mazonwath next to Little Asby Common. Come and visit them! (Details of how to find them on our website).

There's still time to join us on a #guidedwalk of Newbiggin-on-Lune! Wednesday 8 July 2pm – 4.30pm. Book here: https://loom.ly/Y1NkokI#guidedwalk

Learn how to identify hedgerow species and how to survey their heath and biodiversity on one of our Hedgerow Survey Training Mornings. Book on here: https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/events/ #training #plantID #conservation #ecology #hedgerow #hedge #CPRE #friendsoflakes #nature #survey

Learn how to identify hedgerow species and how to survey their heath and biodiversity on one of our Hedgerow Survey Training Mornings. Book on here: https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/events/ #training #plantID #conservation #ecology #hedgerow #hedge #CPRE #friendsoflakes #nature #survey

Read Jan's latest blog. Beautiful views on Mazonwath... not so beautiful views on the Helm (where someone decided to go camping & left behind a tent and all kinds of litter) https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/news/fossils-flowers-forests-and-fly-campers/ #landscape #Cumbria #litter

The sun is out and so are the fly-campers, the litter-droppers and the fire-starters. If you spot some anti-social behaviour, such as illegal camping, over the weekend here's what to do... links in the thread below... #landscape #leavenotrace

In this blog, our planning officer, Leanne Parr, explains how we decide which planning applications to respond to & what forms the basis of our response. https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/news/planning-and-the-landscape/ #landscape #planning #blog 📸 Roanhead by Clare Harris

Incredible views, checking out the trees, and a challenging wall gap. All this and some amazing footage of barn owls! It was a busy week on our land last week! Read all about it in the Land Manager's Diary #naturewriting #Cumbria #landscape #drystonewalling

Only one week left - send us your best photos of the Lake District and Cumbria before 30th June! https://loom.ly/swFeqQc

We're excited to introduce you to our new CEO! Colin Walker, who lives near Penrith, joins us from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, where he has been responsible for their transport policy. https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/news/our-new-chief-executive/ #LakeDistrict #News

Read why Friends of the Lake District believes that the new five-year plan for the Lake District National Park, due to be adopted on 24 June, represents a step backwards in relation to its ambitions and objectives for transport. #LakeDistrict #transport https://loom.ly/4gSesOk

There's still time to enter our photo competition - closing date 30th June! https://loom.ly/swFeqQc

It doesn't have to be a traditional landscape, send us any images that celebrate nature and the Lake District. https://loom.ly/swFeqQc

What's your favourite Lake District landscape? https://loom.ly/swFeqQc

Not one but TWO guided walks in early July! Get those boots on and join us! 👣 #events #cumbria #thingstodo

Share your best Lake District and Cumbria scenes for our 2026 photo competition! #photography #competition #lakedistrict #cumbria

Our Photo competition is still open. Enter your favourite snaps of the Lake District and Cumbria today for a chance to win prizes. https://loom.ly/swFeqQc

Few shots from today's #drystonewalling competition. What a great day for it! We're at Barkin House Farm, Gatebeck (just off B6254 near Old Hutton) and here until 3pm so if you're near, pop by and watch the wallers in action.

To find out more, click the link below. https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/volunteer/ #survey #citizenscience #hedges #friendsoflakes #cpre #hedgerowheroes #botony #biodiversity #ptes

Our litter & fly camping survey is back. We want to know if the recent increase in enforcement in some areas of the #LakeDistrict is having an impact. Tell us about your experiences here: www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/litter-survey   📸Keswick Binfluencers

In her latest blog, Jan updates us on Rusland experiments with sheep fat, and battles the micro climate of High Borrowdale where it "felt old enough to snow"... what a difference a weekend makes! Read it here: https://loom.ly/c4KY1SE #blogs #naturewriting #landscape #cumbria

Now this is our kind of spectator sport! Our annual dry stone walling competition is this Saturday at Barkin House Farm near Kendal. Come and watch wallers at work! It's a free event and makes for a great day out. #events #thingstodo #drystonewalling

Out and about this sunny bank holiday and looking for a quiet place to stroll? If you're in the area, you could always pop by Mike's Wood near Staveley. The bluebells may still be out, but even if they're not, it's still a great place to visit. 📸George Carr #bluebells #woodland #walks #cumbria

Today we launch our exciting new Corporate Partner Brochure, which celebrates the power of collaboration, and shows how your organisation can help protect landscapes, restore nature, and support communities across Cumbria. https://loom.ly/IagtGhQ #partnerwithus #landscape #lakedistrict

🌷🌼Nipped into #DamMireWood to see our new gates to the extension site. Made by a local farmer and installed by a local contractor. Fantastic to see some water avens – a wetland plant plug planted by #volunteers two winters ago. The hawthorn is in full bloom, and the smell intoxicating! 😊

🏆We've been been honouring our amazing volunteers - and working with wonky wall heights! #AmazingVolunteers #landmanagerdiary

Hedgerow surveying and foraging at Low Sizergh Barn for Hedgerow Week💚 A big thank you to forager Abbi Lawson (@abbibramble); the treats you made went down well! #hedgesandedges #hedgerowheroes #CPRE #friendsoflakes #foraging #wildfood #hedgerow #freeevent #survey #NationalHedgerowsWeek

Joint Open Letter calling for Fairer Housing, Stronger Communities We’re calling for action to tackle the problem of short-term holiday lets & second homes in the Lake District & beyond. @canpaign4parks @natlandassoc @ArnsideSilverdalenl @friendsofthedales @ACTCumbria @friendsofthesouthdowns

Friends, Feast and Fells Quiz Night🔔 We are linking up with FEAST FROM THE EAST Don't forget to book on to receive a free £10 voucher for them, when you join us on the night. #feast #quiznight

Friends, Feast, and Fells Pub Quiz🔔 This Wednesday 7pm The Factory Tap Kendal Bring your friends and build up your team, we recommend a group size of no more than 4. Booking alone, no problem. We can build your team on the night. Book via our website. #cumbria #lakedistrict #quiznight

As the spring sunshine imbues the plants with new energy, buds and flowers are emerging from the hedges and their margins 🌸 Happy National Hedgerow Week! #nationalhedgerowweek #hedges #wildlife #conservation #hedgesandedges #hedgelaying #management #landmanagement #outdoorwork #craftskills

Hazel dormice are endangered in the UK, with their numbers declining by 70% since 2000. Planting and rejuvinating hedgerows is a great way to help dormice!🌿 #nationalhedgerowweek #hedges #wildlife #conservation #hedgesandedges #landmanagement #nature #connectivity #dormouse #protectnature

Longer gaps between cutting, incremental trimming, and periodic hedge laying are all ways you can help your hedges flourish. And don't trim to the same point each year! 🌳 #nationalhedgerowweek #hedges #wildlife #conservation #hedgesandedges #landmanagement #hedgelaying #craft #rural #skills

Wildlife relies on hedges for food, shelter, and safety! 🦔 If you want to help hedges, consider donating to our ‘Hedges & Edges project: https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/work/hedges-and-edges/ #nationalhedgerowweek #hedges #wildlife #conservation #hedgesandedges #nature

This Sunday we're running two FREE events as part of National hedgerow Week! So why not book on now, whilst places are still available 🌷 #nationalhedgerowweek #hedgesandedges #friendsoflakes #nature #wildlife #hedgerow #survey #freeevent #foraging #lowsizerghbarn

One year before the election of the first mayor of Cumbria, we’ve published a Blueprint outlining the issues and policies the mayor should prioritize. https://loom.ly/8pijWdg 📷Jonny Gios

They talk about protected landscapes, but who fights to protect the communities within them? We do. Sign our petition now https://loom.ly/YkIqz9E

Hedgerows are vital for both nature and people! If you want to find out more about our hedgerow conservation work, check out the Hedges & Edges project page on our website. #nationalhedgerowweek #hedges #wildlife #conservation #hedges&edges #naturalfloodmanagement #agriculture #livestock

National Hedgerow Week begins tomorrow, and as part of it we'll be running two FREE events! So why not book on now, whilst places are still available 🌷 #nationalhedgerowweek #hedgesandedges #friendsoflakes #nature #wildlife #hedgerow #survey #freeevent #foraging #lowsizerghbarn

Explore Orton Scar with us! Wednesday 13 May 11am – 3pm A moderate 5-mile walk up to Beacon Hill above Orton and back via Knott Lane. A chance to enjoy the spring wildflowers in the meadows and verges. Book here: https://loom.ly/nvBKe8k #GuidedWalk #ThingstoDo #Cumbria #WestmorlandDales

Friends, Feast and Fells Quiz Night🔔 We are linking up with FEAST FROM THE EAST for our quiz night! Receive a free £10 voucher for them, when you join us on the night. Book on via our website. #feast #quiznight

⚒️⛏️Wallers wanted! A month to go til our dry stone walling competition on Sat 30 May. Free entry, cash prizes and lunch provided! 🍽️🥪 @DSWA #DryStoneWalling #competition #ruralskills

Bluebells and chocolate chips! Spring has come to #Cumbria, the bluebells are out and the woods are looking, sounding and smelling amazing. Our land manager Jan tells us more in her latest diary blog. Read it on our website: https://loom.ly/CWiWg9A#Cumbria#Woodland #Rainforest #Walling

National Hedgerow Week begins tomorrow, and as part of it we'll be running two FREE events! So why not book on now, whilst places are still available 🌷 #nationalhedgerowweek #hedgesandedges #friendsoflakes #nature #wildlife #hedgerow #survey #freeevent #foraging #lowsizerghbarn

Friends, Feast, and Fells Pub Quiz!🔔 Are you aged 18-30, living in Cumbria and passionate about the county that you live in? If so come and test your knowledge at our quiz night at the Factory Tap in Kendal on May 13th 7pm. Please book on via our website. #cumbria #lakedistrict #quiznight

Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign. If you're passionate about temperate rainforests or want to find out more click here: https://loom.ly/Ll0-gWg