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Woodland Fund
Wednesday, 21 December 2011 11:00
2011 sees the launch of the Woodland Fund. Set up to plant new woodlands in the Bassenthwaite catchment area, this new pot is looking for business supporters like you!
Shortlisted for the Innovation in Giving Fund
Thursday, 01 December 2011 11:38
Shortlisted from over 400 applicants, we're one of 62 candidates that will go through to the next selection phase of the Innovation in Giving Fund.
We submitted a short video explaining why the work of Nurture Lakeland deserves their support. Watch the video
FREE Energy and Biomass events for local businesses!
Monday, 14 November 2011 14:28
CBEN (the Cumbria Business Environment Network) are running two great FREE events this week;
- Wed 16th November ‘Resource Efficiency’, Whithaven
- Fri 18th November 'Biomass Site Visit’, Langdale Estate, nr Ambleside
Read more: FREE Energy and Biomass events for local businesses!
Food Glourious Local Food
Monday, 14 November 2011 13:55
Our fabulous food event is taking place over in the Eden Valley this Wednesday. We're really pleased to be hosting representatives from Fair Trade, Slow Food, Cumbria Tourism and Defra. We're also very pleased to be holding it at the lovely George and Dragon in Clifton. Delegates will be enjoying a 'Taste the Difference' session with Paul McKinnon the head chef, sampling every breakfast component and tasting the difference between fresh and local produce versus mass produced supermarket fodder. We have two spare places available so please get in touch if this is up your street!
For more information click here
Responsible Tourism Awards 2011
Friday, 11 November 2011 12:00
The Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards were announced at the World Travel Market in London yesterday. Nurture Lakeland were unable to attend this year but are pleased to report that Nurture Lakeland member Ullswater Steamers were highly commended as 'Best Ferry Operators' for their excellent sustainable initiatives and the Forest of Bowland were also highly commended as 'Best Destination'. It's great to see so many brilliant responsible tourism initiatives throughout the North West! Read more
Protecting our 'Vital Uplands'
Tuesday, 01 November 2011 14:50
After a successful pilot scheme in 2010, the ‘Vital Uplands’ project is back to generate support and raise funds to protect the fragile and vital upland areas around Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater.
It’s seeking to improve the way that we look after this magnificent landscape.
The quiet revolution
Monday, 31 October 2011 14:10
Staff at award winning environmental charity, Nurture Lakeland are trying out a new company vehicle and embracing what could prove to be a quiet revolution in how people get around the Lake District.
They’ve got their hands in one of the latest electric bikes, provided by the Electric Cycle Centre based in Penrith.
Wildzone Launches With A Wear Red For Wildlife Week
Monday, 10 October 2011 09:03
The Wildzone’s ‘Wear Red for Wildlife’ initiative (October 8 to 30) draws inspiration from some of Cumbria’s most iconic creatures, the endangered red squirrel and red deer, but also focuses on birds such as red-breasted merganser and red kite, the red leaves of autumn, red flora and red sunsets over Morecambe Bay.
To celebrate the forthcoming promotion, Wildzone members gathered at Storrs Hall to dress a tree, demonstrating the engagement with nature that is Wildzone’s ethos. This builds on the belief that the best way to protect nature is to encourage people to engage with it in a responsible, yet exciting and interactive manner, to celebrate its many facets.
Read more: Wildzone Launches With A Wear Red For Wildlife Week
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