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
Gardening Club Donation
Massive thanks to everyone Caldbeck & District Gardening Club for their donation of £800 from the recent, hugely popular Caldbeck Potato Day event. We are overwhelmed by the amount raised…
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Potato Day
Thanks to everyone connected with Potato Day in Caldbeck last Sunday for making us one of the nominated charities for the event and to everyone who came to visit our…
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FORTHCOMING EVENT :
Endurance 100 – Walking to the South Pole Illustrated talk by James Clarkson-Webb with the proceeds in aid of CSI. Weds 20th March 2024. Victory Hall, Dalston. Doors open 7.30pm.…
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Calendar Donation
Huge thanks to Garry Lomas Photography for his donation from the sale of his 2024 Caldbeck calendars and to everyone who made a purchase. The money raised is going towards…
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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.