Join us for food and a talk by Steven Rutherford, who will be explaining how the timings of events in the natural world can be affected by small shifts in climatic conditions which may then have catastrophic consequences for biodiversity.
PLEASE NOTE: Owing to concerns regarding the health risks of public gatherings during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak this event has been postponed to a future date. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused. 15 March 2020
Join us in this daily event and share your discoveries of Nature on your doorstep, be they wonderous, puzzling, spectacular or simply every-day.
With our main events all suspended until after the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we are replacing our normal programme with a daily Virtual Event running on our Facebook social media channels.
Peter Moreton of Swifts in the Community will lead a walk around Arnside showing participants where swifts can seen to best advantage in Arnside, and explain what we might do to try to reverse the current decline in their populations.
Celebrate National Meadow Day with Bob Pickup in our recovering wild-flower meadows, which also have limestone features and some fine trees.
Tim Tranter will lead an observational ramble along the shore at Far Arnside looking at the limestone formations and fossils of the area, some of which have only recently been exposed by the retreating of the salt-marsh.
After a (hopefully) short meeting to conduct the business of the 2021 AGM, Jane Birch, Senior Project Manager with the RSPB will give a presentation providing an update on the Warton Mires Project.
A walk in the environs of the Kent Estuary at Arnside, exploring the botany, geology, bird-life and local history.
An exploration and explanation of tidal phenomena within an estuary setting, with Mike & Jean Warren.
A circular walk around the village of Arnside, exploring the way the village's maritime history has shaped its development, led by Alasdair Simpson and Mary Hamilton.
A chance for Landscape Trust members to visit the extraordinary Mawson’s garden and see for themselves the restoration of this wonderful example of Arts and Crafts movement heritage as well as the wonderful summer display it offers.
A weekend-long exhibition of photographs of the AONB by local photographers, Beverley & Scott Middleton, presented as part of the Silverdale & Arnside Art and Craft Trail 2021.
Another chance for Landscape trust members to visit the extraordinary Mawson’s garden and see for themselves the restoration of this wonderful example of Arts and Crafts movement heritage.
Allan Pentecost will lead an up-close and personal exploration of the lichens of Warton Crag. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn more about the history of lichenology in the area, the importance of lichens in the environment, their diversity and methods for examination
A weekend-long exhibition of photographs of the AONB by local photographers, selected from the archives of the Landscape Trust by Richard Daly, presented as part of the Silverdale & Arnside Art and Craft Trail 2022.
After a (hopefully) short meeting to conduct the business of the 2022 AGM, Chris Winnick of Butterfly Conservation will give a presentation on the butterflies of Cumbria, previously postponed from our spring 2020 event owing to COVID-19 restrictions.
Join us for food and a talk by Chris Winnick, exploring Cumbria's most threatened butterfly species and what we might do to save them for future generations.
Come and help count Brown Hair-streak Eggs at Coldwell.
In association with: Lancashire & Westmorland Hedgelaying Association and Arnside & Silverdale AONB Partnership Office. We delighted to be hosting the 2023 Arnside & Silverdale Hedgelaying Competition on our reserve at Coldwell Meadow. The event will involve a mix of classes and will be a wonderful opportunity to see the best local hedgers in action. Classes: Open Novice […]
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