We are Friends of the Lake District - the only charity wholly dedicated to protecting Cumbria's landscape for the future.

Latest News

	Participate in West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safely Consultation The search is on for a site for an underground store for the UK's higher activity radioactive waste, should this be in Cumbria?
	Volunteers give Helvellyn historic sheepfold a new lease of life Flora of the Fells volunteers have completed the restoration of a 60 metre historic sheepfold on St John's Common high above Thirlmere.
	Our Green Space Case Studies Book - take a look and be inspired! We've published a free booklet for people wanting to learn how to protect, care for and use their urban and village green spaces better.
	Boldly going stargazing with Secret Windermere Children from Langdale Primary School toured the planets, solar systems and the universe with Kendal Astronomer Stuart Atkinson recently.
	Can you See the Stars? Our pilot See the Stars project aims to interest people in the night sky and raise awareness of how light pollution is spoiling our view of the stars, as well as wasting energy and money. Click here to take Keswick See the Stars survey.
	Ennerdale Fell Care Day volunteers plant 1000 trees and find red grouse for the first time The Flora of the Fells team would like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers, groups and organisations who took part in the Ennerdale Fell Care Day last week. See pictures here. Watch Rob Grange's video of the day here.

Friends of the Lake District respond to Government panel on the future of England's public forests Read our response

New free Green Space Education Pack makes outdoor learning fun Our FREE Outdoor Education Pack is now available to teachers

Upcoming Events

Sat 17 December Conservation Day General Work Party, The Helm

Mon 16 January Conservation Day Dry stone walling, Little Asby

Wed 25 January Conservation Day General work party, High Borrowdale

Sat 28 January Conservation Day Gorse control and tree planting, The Helm

For more events click here

If you would like to find out more about our activities or take part, please contact us, call 01539 720788 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our 2011 volunteer conservation work party dates are now online! See What's On for details.