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

Latest News

	Secret Windermere project creates watery sculptures from rubbish Pupils from Hawkshead Primary School have created fish sculptures as part of our Secret Windermere project.
New Planning Officer for the Friends Landscape conservation charity Friends of the Lake District has a new Planning Officer, Kate Willshaw, who started this week.
	Rural Skills Alive - walling competition results A 170-year-old wall was rebuilt at Friends of the Lake District's annual walling competition on Saturday (4 May).
Ofgem announce allowance for undergrounding overhead wires to continue from 2015 - 2023 Following a consultation in the autumn, Ofgem has announced that the undergrounding overhead wires allowance will continue.
	Castle Park pupils plant trees for wildlife Castle Park Primary School (Kendal) children have been busy planting native trees and shrubs to attract wildlife to their school grounds.
	Windermere Debris Dive pulls a shipping container of rubbish from lake Windermere More than 500 people converged on Windermere on Saturday for what we think was the biggest freshwater debris dive in the world.
	Hedging Competition Results - Passing on vital hedge laying skills Friends of the Lake District's 35th hedge laying demonstration, competition and training event took place at The Hows, near Ings on Saturday.
National Parks Extensions Public Inquiry Announced The Government has announced a public inquiry to consider extending the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.
	Work the View land management skills 2013 training courses Our Work the View project has announced a new series of land managment skills training courses.
National Grid Upgrade - pylons threat to Cumbria's beautiful places The National Grid is in the process of planning a major upgrade of the electricity transmission network in Cumbria.
New pocket guides make local planning accessible CPRE's guides to lead you through the planning labyrinth. Available free from libraries in Cumbria, or view them online here.

Upcoming Events

Mon 20 May Conservation Day Thistle control, tree care, walling, the Helm

Sat  1 June Annual General Meeting and members events
At the Rawnsley Centre, Keswick. Diver, explorer, broadcaster and our patron Paul Rose will be speaking.
For more information, download the leaflet here.

Wed 5 June Conservation Day Walling Little Asby

Sat 8 June Secret Windermere Celebration Family Fun Day at Wray Castle, Ambleside.
Help celebrate our work with local schools through our Secret Windermere project. Join us for an exhibition of children’s art work & sculptures, plus felt making, woodcrafts, storytelling, prayer-flag making, Thai Chi and more…  For more info see What's On or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 01539 720788.

Thu 27 June Conservation Day Tree care and bracken control, the Helm

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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 2013 volunteer leaflet with conservation work party dates is online now! See What's On for details.