The Caldew Squirrel Initiative
Helping to save red squirrels in the Caldew Valley
Welcome to The Caldew Squirrel Initiative
The Caldew Squirrel Initiative is a collaboration between volunteers, landowners & conservationists that aims to preserve & enhance the native red squirrel population across an area surrounding the River Caldew & the villages of Hesket Newmarket, Caldbeck, Sebergham, Welton & Dalston in Cumbria.
Help Save Red Squirrels
The local Red Squirrel population is fighting hard against the constant threat from Grey Squirrels and we really need your help.
Please contact us if you have seen a Red Squirrel
- Have you seen a Red or Grey Squirrel?
- Where was the sighting?
- When was the sighting?
Donate to The Caldew Squirrel Initiative
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Woodland Trust & the Red Squirrel
Red squirrels can live in all types of woodland but prefer mixed broad-leaf and coniferous woodland as this provides a diverse source of food all year round.
Without woods, our native wildlife cannot survive. All British animals rely on our native trees as the foundation of the ecosystem.
Latest News
Bothel Community Wildlife Group
Details of an event being held by Bothel CWG on 8 Apr which may be of interest.
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Calendar Donation
Huge thanks to Garry from Garry Lomas Photography for his donation of £110 from the sale of his 2025 Caldbeck calendars and to everyone who made a purchase. The money…
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Co-op Community Fund
Our year long partnership with the Co-op Local Community Fund has now come to a close and has raised an amazing £2,145.18 ! Huge thanks to everyone at the Dalston…
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Clea Hall Holiday Park – Donation
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our collection box at Clea Hall Holiday Park. Your donations have raised £49.60 to help save our local red squirrels and this…
Read MoreContact Us
You can help save red squirrels by contacting The Caldew Squirrel Initiative to :
- Report any red or grey squirrels you see in the area.
- Offer a donation.
- Help as a volunteer.
- Consent for field volunteers to access your woodland.