Out and about in Carlisle

Summertime countryside activities

Local children are being invited to find out more about their local countryside this summer by taking part in a series of outdoor activities.

Organised by Carlisle City Council and Cumbria Wildlife Trust, the free events are aimed at children aged between 6 and 12 years old, accompanied by an adult.

All the wildlife days will be staged between 1pm and 3pm on the following days:

• Wednesday, 25 July Hawk Walk through Kingmoor held in Kingmoor South Nature Reserve. Meeting in the main car park off Kingmoor Road.
• Wednesday 8th August - Environmental Playday held in Rickerby Park. Meeting at the riverside car park and picnic area.
• Wednesday, 29th August - Paper Raft Racing on the River Eden held in Rickerby Park. Meeting at the riverside car park and picnic area.
• Wednesday, 24 October - Seed Collecting in Kingmoor (organised to coincide with National Seed Collection Week) held in Kingmoor South Nature Reserve. Meeting in the main car park off Kingmoor Road.

There is no need to pre-book for the events. Anyone wishing to attend should bring along suitable clothing and footwear. For further information telephone 01228 618552.