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
Hesket Newmarket Agricultural Society Show
Our next promotional stall can be seen at Hesket Newmarket show held at Newlands on Sat 30th August. Gates open to the public at 8.30am and we hope to see…
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Caldbeck Red
Great to see a red squirrel has been spotted visiting gardens near to the Howk in Caldbeck. Thanks to Dom for the photo.
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Plant Sale & Cream Teas Event
Just a reminder that our annual plant sale is coming soon. Sunday 18th May at Sebergham Village Hall from 2pm. We hope to see you there.
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Annual Public Meeting
Our annual public meeting takes place on Thurs 1st May 2025 at Victory Hall in Dalston at 7.30pm. Please come along and hear about our work to save local red…
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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.