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
2025 Calendars
Garry Lomas Photography is once again supporting us with a donation from sale of their 2025 calendars. These are now available for the Lake District, Caldbeck, Peak District & Hayfield…
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Dalston Show
Thanks to everyone who visited our stall at Dalston Show last Saturday. It was great to meet so many supporters and to win our first ever show rosette. Congratulations to…
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Fundraising Event
CSI have a stand at Dalston Village Show from 9am – 5pm this Saturday 10th August. Please pop by for a chat. We hope to see you there.
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Annual Public Meeting
The CSI annual meeting takes place on Tues 30th April at Victory Hall in Dalston at 7.30pm when we will be reporting on our work over the last year and…
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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.