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

Thanks to the generosity of our incredible donors we have reached our £20,000 target in just 5 days! We are so so grateful to you all. #EarthRaise

Temperate rainforest once covered 20% of the UK but today it's less than 1%. Help us restore this globally rare habitat and your donations will be DOUBLED! https://loom.ly/9M6a-6I #EarthRaise

We've been talking a lot about our Rusland Valley temperate #rainforest during #EarthRaise week. Want to know more about these woodlands and why they are so special? Read this feature "Walk in a Rainforest". https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/news/a-walk-in-a-rainforest/

We're restoring globally rare habitat perfect for the reintroduction of pine martens. Donate today and your donation will be DOUBLED! https://loom.ly/9M6a-6I #EarthRaise

Help us restore one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet. In temperate rainforests every tree, rocky outcrop and dry-stone wall is like a mini-city - a miniature habitat we often just walk past And what's even better, for every £1 you donate, we get £2! https://loom.ly/9M6a-6I #EarthRaise

For one week only your donations are worth double! Donate here: https://loom.ly/9M6a-6I #EarthRaise

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

A handful of photos from our beautiful Rusland woods. #photography #plantlife #woodland

Your £1 = £2 to us! Your donations are being matched for the next 5 days so now's the time to make double the difference to Cumrbrian temperate rainforests! https://loom.ly/9M6a-6I #EarthRaise

We wanted to take a moment to give a big shout out to the amazing #volunteers who are helping with the #rainforest woodland restoration in Rusland. Here's a little video about two of 'em. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wcq...

Any donation you make will be doubled at no cost to you! Help us save Cumbrian rainforests https://loom.ly/9M6a-6I #EarthRaise

The Magic of Woodlands: in our Land Manager's blog this week - Tackling invasive holly in Hows Wood in Eskdale, mighty oak trees, pine marten releases and catkins, and of course our rainforest appeal for Rusland woods.

What an incredible 24 hours! We're already half way to our target, can you help push us over the line? Any donation you make will be doubled - this week only. https://loom.ly/9M6a-6I #EarthRaise

Save one, save another free! Our rainforest restoration project is providing habitat perfect for red squirrels. Double the difference with matched donations this week only. https://loom.ly/9M6a-6I

Lovely piece here by @northwestbylines.co.uk - thanks so much!

Help us restore our ancient temperate rainforest back to health. Every £1 you donate is worth £2 for one week only https://loom.ly/9M6a-6I #EarthRaise

Happy #EarthDay! We're so excited to be part of this year's #EarthRaise from #BigGive. We're raising money to help restore temperate rainforest woodland in the Rusland Valley, Lake District - and you can double the difference this week with every pound you donate! youtu.be/2PptQe6xw58

Limestone lichens.... Love it

Get ready ... starting tomorrow your donations will be worth DOUBLE the money! #EarthRaise

Would you recognise a pine marten? They aren't often seen in the UK but we're working hard to create suitable habitats for them by restoring Lake District temperate rainforests. Help us and for one week any donations you make will be worth double - 22nd-29th April. #EarthRaise