Rural Futures: Elli’s Path to Farming with Nature
Discover Rural Futures: Elli’s Path to Farming with Nature, a short film following Cumbria’s first Nature-Friendly Farming Apprentice. Explore how Elli Foxton’s apprenticeship blends farming, conservation and nature recovery across three Cumbrian farms, inspiring young people to pursue careers in sustainable agriculture.
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Shining a light on Glow-worms
Discover how volunteers helped survey Glow-worms and release 100 larvae to bring these magical beetles back to the Lowther Estate. Sign up to volunteer for 2026.
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Rare lichens discovered in Cumbria’s Naddle Forest
Two rare lichens, never before recorded in northern England, have been found in Naddle Forest, Cumbria indicating its importance as high-quality, undisturbed rainforest.
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Nature Recovery & Farming Apprenticeships in Cumbria – Applications now open
Cumbria Connect’s apprenticeship scheme is now recruiting for three paid apprenticeships in nature recovery, nature-friendly farming and land management in the Lake District.
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Farmer-led Owl conservation in Cumbria
Lowther Valley farmers are leading a nature recovery initiative to support Barn Owls and Tawny Owls through nature-friendly farming. Learn how this farmer-led project is restoring habitats and enhancing biodiversity in Cumbria.
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Saving a Threatened UK Species: How farmers and land managers can help the rare Marsh Fritillary Butterfly
Discover how conservationists and farmers are helping the marsh fritillary butterfly recover in Cumbria, in the UK.
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Cumbria Connect Launches Pioneering Nature-Friendly Farming Apprenticeship Scheme
Cumbria Connect launches first Nature-Friendly Farming Apprenticeship Scheme
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