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Eden Rivers Trust

@edenriverstrust.bsky.social
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We're the Cumbrian conservation charity standing up for Eden's rivers! We're changing perceptions about rivers and enhancing and protecting the river environment so people and nature can thrive. We’re rethinking rivers. For good.

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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
30 years. One river catchment. Countless achievements. 💙🌊 Join us on 13 Sept for our Celebration Day featuring inspiring talks, field trips, lunch, cake and plenty to celebrate. Free tickets available now! at 🔗https://loom.ly/d5Mx4g8 #Cumbria #NatureRecovery #riverconservation
mage to promote Eden Rivers Trust 30th Anniversary celebration event on 13 September 10am-4pm. Features silhouettes of an otter, mayfly nymph and a butterfly along with photos of people doing conservation work,
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🌿 Start your conservation career with us! We're looking for a Community Engagement Trainee to help connect people with rivers and nature across Cumbria. Paid 12-month placement based in Penrith. Applications close 5 Oct 2026. 👉 edenriverstrust.org.uk/vacancies/community-engagement-trainee-2026/
Words say: We are hiring! Community Engagement Trainee colourful silhouettes of leaves, a duck and a stonefly nymph surround the words.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
30 years. One river catchment. Countless achievements. 💙🌊 Join us on 13 Sept for our Celebration Day featuring inspiring talks, field trips, lunch, cake and plenty to celebrate. Free tickets available now! at 🔗https://loom.ly/d5Mx4g8 #Cumbria #NatureRecovery #riverconservation
mage to promote Eden Rivers Trust 30th Anniversary celebration event on 13 September 10am-4pm. Features silhouettes of an otter, mayfly nymph and a butterfly along with photos of people doing conservation work,
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
⏲️Last chance to apply and work with farmers to deliver practical projects that benefit farms, rivers, wildlife and communities.✔ 4 or 5-day week✔ £30,000 FTE + pension✔ Fixed-term contracts: Fellside 3 years, Upper Caldew 18 months+📍 Penrith, Cumbria 🔗https://loom.ly/H6PLIuc
Decorative image with silhouettes of a duck and a stonefly nymph. Text says - We are hiring! Agricultural Projects Officers x 2, last chance to apply, applications close 12pm on 19 August.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Join us as an Agricultural Projects Officer and work with farmers to deliver practical projects that benefit farms, rivers, wildlife and communities.✔ 4 or 5-day week✔ £30,000 FTE + pension✔ Fixed-term contracts: Fellside 3 years, Upper Caldew 18 months+📍 Penrith, Cumbria 🔗https://loom.ly/H6PLIuc
Decorative image with silhouettes of a duck and a stonefly nymph. Text says - We are hiring! Agricultural Projects Officers x 2
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We’re sending all the good luck (and blister plasters!) to Ali, Stephen and Chris for tomorrow’s 50km Caldew River Run 💙🏃 You can help power them to the finish 👇 donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraisin…
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
🌿 We’re recruiting a Conservation Manager and an Officer to deliver phase one of our new river and habitat improvement programme. Whether you’re a strategic lead or a hands-on practitioner, this is your chance to make a real impact. 👉 Learn more + apply via our website loom.ly/-PJH3SM
Tree-lined river at low flow. A woman is standing on the edge of the river on a rocky riverbed. Text reads: Join our team. Reconnecting and Reviving the Caldew phase 1.  Conservation Manager, £40k per annum plus pension. Full-time, 18-month contract. Conservation Officer, £28-30k per annum, plus pension. 4 to 5 days per week, 18-month contract. Also features the National Lottery Heritage Fund logo.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Gaps & Gates Fund is open! Grants of £200–£1,000 to replace barriers on Public Rights of Way (e.g., stiles) with accessible gates or open gaps. 80% funded by us, 20% by you. Apply: edenriverstrust.org.uk/news/gaps-an… #AccesstoEden #NationalLottery #HeritageFund
A new, wide wooden gate is set into a drystone wall. It is shut. Text reads - Gaps and Gates Fund now open. Also includes the National Lottery Heritage Fund logo
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Our brilliant volunteers Stephen and Chris, plus our very own Ironman Ali, are running the entire length of the River Caldew — all 50km — on Sat 30 May to raise funds for our charity. 👉 Fdin out more and donate via their Give as you Live page loom.ly/dN23M8M Thank you for your support!
Three men in blue t-shirts with the Eden Rivers Trust logo emblazoned on their chests strike a running pose
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
If it's spring, it must be time for PACT's annual seed swapping and growing event in Penrith. If you're going down, look out for our display about our Eden Community Tree Nursery 🌳
Poster about Seedy Saturday. Text reads Saturday 28 March 9.30am to 1pm at Penrith Methodist Church. PACT's annual plant and seed swap - stalls, gardening tips, tool sharpening, Freegle give and take, children's activities, talks and refreshments.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We’re recruiting! Could you be our next CEO? ✔️ Great opportunity for a first‑time CEO 🌄 Penrith + the Eden Valley = one of Cumbria’s hidden gems 💚 Make a real impact on rivers, nature and local communities 📌 Salary £55–62k 📌 Full‑time, permanent Interested? 👉 loom.ly/VRiYcFo
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
🌊 Job Opportunity: #CEO at Eden Rivers Trust 🌿 We’re looking for a strategic, inspiring leader to guide our mission to enhance and protect the river environment in the Eden catchment. 📍 Penrith, Cumbria 💷 £55k–£62k 🕒 Full-time, permanent More info + apply: loom.ly/VRiYcFo
Words read: Join our team. Chief Executive Officer. £55k-£62k per year plus contributory pension. Lead our charity into a bright future for Eden's rivers! In the background is a picture of a river bend with trees along a steep riverbank. In the foreground is a red sandstone sculpture with three balls atop waves cut into slabs of sandstone.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
🌊 Job Opportunity: #CEO at Eden Rivers Trust 🌿 We’re looking for a strategic, inspiring leader to guide our mission to enhance and protect the river environment in the Eden catchment. 📍 Penrith, Cumbria 💷 £55k–£62k 🕒 Full-time, permanent More info + apply: loom.ly/VRiYcFo
Words read: Join our team. Chief Executive Officer. £55k-£62k per year plus contributory pension. Lead our charity into a bright future for Eden's rivers! In the background is a picture of a river landscape on a sunny day with green riverbanks and trees.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
🚨 There's still time to apply to become one of our volunteer Trustees and help shape a brighter future for Eden's rivers! 👉 Find out more, apply now & make a difference! edenriverstrust.org.uk/vacancies/tr… #Cumbria #TrusteeOpportunity
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
We’re recruiting new Trustees to help shape a brighter future for Cumbria’s rivers. 👉 Apply now & make a difference! #RethinkingRivers #Cumbria #TrusteeOpportunity Find out more 👉https://edenriverstrust.org.uk/vacancies/trustee/
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
🚨 Our NEW website is LIVE! ✅ Curated walks across Eden ✅ Easy event sign-ups ✅ Wildlife & landmark library Made possible by @HeritageFundNOR & @wearereeds Start exploring today 👉 edenriverstrust.org.uk #ExploreEden #Nature #Cumbria
Home page of the Eden Rivers Trust website, with menu bar across the top and a large photo of a blue and orange kingfisher. Words say - Together, we're breathing new life into Eden's rivers.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Today, MPs and reps from environmental charities handed in a letter to the Prime Minister, calling for action to restore our rivers by making #SpaceForWater. We can’t all sign the letter, but we CAN sign the petition. Add your name 👇 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72… @theriverstrust
A pond surrounded by newly-planted trees in tree tubes - all will slow the flow of water and reduce flood risk further down the valley.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Join thousands of lake-lovers in stopping invasive species. ✔ Check 🧼 Clean ☀ Dry your kit before every adventure and make a real difference for wildlife. Find out more: www.westcumbriariverstrust.org/dont… #DontPackAPest #LakeSmart #CheckCleanDry #CumbriaRivers #LakeDistrict
Pictures of people having fun paddleboarding, swimming and kayaking on the lake. Text reads, "Keep your lakes wild - not your kit and Don't Pack a Pest"
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Thank you to Cumbria Life Magazine and everyone who voted for us in the Cumbria Life Awards! We were thrilled to win the Best Environmental Project Award for our volunteer work. Our Vol coordinator couldn't attend the awards, so we took the award to her instead at the tree nursery!
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Love paddleboarding? Kayaking? Wild swimming? Keep it clean — literally! It only takes a few minutes to Check, Clean, Dry your kit and stop tiny hitchhikers like lakeweed sneaking into our lakes and causing big trouble for wildlife. Find out more: loom.ly/dZ9_UQg
Text reads, "Spot it, scrub it, stop it" with pictures of people cleaning boots and boats. A boy is running with a flag that says, "Check, clean, dry"
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Lake day essentials: sunglasses, dry bag and… weeds! 👎🌿 Not a good look this season – or any season. Start a new trend: ✔ Check, 🧼 Clean, ☀ Dry your kit. Be lake smart - Don’t Pack a Pest. More info: www.westcumbriariverstrust.org/dont… #DontPackAPest #CheckCleanDry
Don't pack a pest logo with pictures of lakeweed on a paddle, stuck on a boot, tangled in the ropes on a kayak and being picked out of the water by a kayaker. The accompanying text says, "This season's worst accessory."
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Even a tiny bit of weed can cause big trouble for our lakes and wildlife! 🌿😱 Invasive plants spread fast, smother native species, and harm fish and insects. 3 steps to protect your lakes: Check ✔ Clean 🧼 Dry ☀ your kit Be lake smart - Don’t Pack a Pest. #DontPackAPest #LakeSmart #CheckCleanDry
A girl is holding up some green weeds taken off her kayak. Text reads 'tiny pest, huge impact' and there is also the message to check, clean, dry your kit. There is also the Don't Pack a Pest campaign logo
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
🚨Only 3 days left to apply 🚨 Calling graduates/degree students looking to kick-start a career in wildlife conservation and develop valuable survey and conservation skills! Interested? Find out more and apply: loom.ly/wrxj45c
Text reads Conservation Assistant: e-DNA and species. £23,890 pa, pro rata, full-time, 8-month contract, Penrith, Cumbria. Applications close 28/08/2025. Picture of a brown water vole (head only) peeping over a crisps tube.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Look out for our stand at popular sites around Ullswater this week. We're making the most of the summer with visits to Park Foot Holiday Park, Waterside Campsite and Glencoyne Car Park. If you're visiting the area, stop by our stand to learn more about invasive species posing a threat to our lakes.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Roof gardens, cakes, and construction complications...Attention was focussed on more scrutiny of our less that perfect polytunnel construction instructions, a bit of weeding and of course, a bit of well earned R&R to tackle tea and cake. loom.ly/s9IHKkw #accesstoeden @heritagefunduk
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
We’ve been adding more sites to our Check, Clean, Dry Roadshow. We'll be taking the tour to Skyeside Campsite at Brotherswater on Friday. If you're lucky enough to be visiting this beautiful location, do stop by our stand and learn more about the threat that invasive species pose to our lakes.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
A BIG Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Engine Lonning Discovery Day yesterday. A shout out to every mosaic maker, stone carver, train yard tour taker, balsam basher, wild woodland explorer and Roman rabble rouser. Where did the afternoon go!
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
We're looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for a wild afternoon out at Engine Lonning, Carlisle! No need to book in advance, just turn up! (U18s must be accompanied by an adult) 👉More info edenriverstrust.org.uk/things-to-do…
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
🚨Job alert: Are you a conservationist at the start of your career? We've got an eight-month opportunity to help conduct e-DNA surveys and create reports, resources- a chance to put your theory into practice! Interested? Visit: edenriverstrust.org.uk/conservation…
Text reads Conservation Assistant: e-DNA and species. £23,890 pa, pro rata, full-time, 8-month contract, Penrith, Cumbria. Applications close 28/08/2025. Picture shows a person (blurred) in the background gently holding a white-clawed crayfish up to the camera.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
🌿 A Wild Afternoon Out – FREE Fun for All Ages! 🏛️🐾 📍 Engine Lonning, Carlisle 🕛 Sunday 17 August, drop in anytime between 12pm and 4pm 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone welcome (U18s must be accompanied by an adult) 👉More info edenriverstrust.org.uk/things-to-do…
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
What a scorcher in Penrith yesterday. Our fruit trees were thriving under the hot sun but volunteers were feeling the heat as we tackled the instructions for a new polytunnel which we hope will protect our plants and the volunteers from the vagaries of our Cumbrian climate in the coming months.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Looking to kick-start your career in wildlife conservation and develop valuable survey and conservation skills? Interested? Find out more and apply: loom.ly/wrxj45c #Cumbriajobs #conservationjobs
Text reads Conservation Assistant: e-DNA and species. £23,890 pa, pro rata, full-time, 8-month contract, Penrith, Cumbria. Applications close 28/08/2025. Picture of a brown water vole (head only) peeping over a crisps tube.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
🌿 A Wild Afternoon Out – Fun for All Ages! 🏛️🐾 📍 Engine Lonning, Carlisle 🕛 Sunday 17 August, drop in anytime between 12pm and 4pm 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone welcome (U18s must be accompanied by an adult) 👉More info edenriverstrust.org.uk/things-to-do…
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Looking to kick-start your career in wildlife conservation and develop valuable survey and conservation skills? Interested? Find out more and apply: loom.ly/wrxj45c #Cumbriajobs #conservationjobs
Text reads Conservation Assistant: e-DNA and species. £23,890 pa, pro rata, full-time, 8-month contract, Penrith, Cumbria. Applications close 28/08/2025. Picture shows a person (blurred) in the background gently holding a white-clawed crayfish up to the camera.
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the Cumbria Life 2025 award in the category of 'Best Environmental Project'. It now comes down to an online public vote so please do go and give Eden Rivers Trust the thumbs up at the link! 👍 www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLAWARDS25 🙂
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the Cumbria Life 2025 award in the category of 'Best Environmental Project'. It now comes down to an online public vote so please do go and give Eden Rivers Trust the thumbs up at the link! 👍 www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLAWARDS25 🙂
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Big News! 🌊 The Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership programme has made it to the finals of the 2025 Thiess International River Prize! We’re proud to be a core partner in this game-changing programme led by the Environment Agency 💚 Congratulations to everyone involved and good luck!
Decorative image with text that talks about The Cumbria River Restoration Strategy
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Explore the ‘wild’ woods of Engine Lonning and discover the woodland’s wonderful wildlife like this Dune helleborine in flower, a proper little beauty of an orchid! The event is free and runs from 1pm - 3pm Thu 24th July. Just call in, no need to book. loom.ly/97k7534 #accesstoeden
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Come along and explore the ‘wild’ woods of Engine Lonning this Thursday. The event is free and runs from 1pm - 3pm Thu 24th July. Just call in, no need to book in advance. More info at the link...https://loom.ly/97k7534 #accesstoeden #heritagefunduk
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
We'll be in Carlisle on Wednesday, holding a free Wild Woodland event. Come along and explore the ‘wild’ woods of Engine Lonning to discover some of the woodland’s weird and wonderful wildlife. Runs from 1pm - 3pm Wed 24th July. More info: loom.ly/97k7534 #accesstoeden #heritagefunduk
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
What a glorious weekend we had for our Big Balsam Bash, our annual blitz to remove Himalayan Balsam from the Eden river catchment. We were blessed with sunshine and amazing volunteers who got busy, got bashing and piled the balsam high! loom.ly/fJQW3K4 #accesstoeden #heritagefunduk
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
We'll be in Carlisle next week holding a free Wild Woodland event. Come along and explore the ‘wild’ woods of Engine Lonning to discover some of the woodland’s weird and wonderful wildlife. Runs from 1pm - 3pm Wed 24th July. More info: loom.ly/97k7534 #accesstoeden #heritagefunduk
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Feeling bashful? Come along and join us at our Big Balsam Bash Weekend! 😀 👍 On Sunday, you'll find us at Appleby, Engine Lonning and Langwathby. It's always lots of fun working with Eden’s wonderful communities. More information at the link: loom.ly/cZcFxXs #accesstoeden #heritagefunduk
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
We're at Park Foot Holiday Park tomorrow, providing advice to water users about actions they can take to help stop the spread of invasive plants in our waters. Look out for us, come and say hello if you're lucky enough to be spending your day at Ullswater. #accesstoeden loom.ly/MTDVjSU
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
We kick off our Big Balsam Bash Weekend on Saturday at Daleraven, Dalston, Lazonby and Wetheral. Feeling bashful? It's a lot of fun working with Eden’s wonderful communities and you'll be made to feel very welcome! More information at the link: loom.ly/09JIDZQ #accesstoeden #heritagefunduk
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
We’re at Waterside House Campsite today, sharing information about how water users can help to stop the spread of invasive plants and animals. Do come and say hello if you're lucky enough to be spending your day at Ullswater! 🙂 #checkcleandry #accesstoeden loom.ly/MTDVjSU #heritagefunduk
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Our Big Balsam Bash Weekend takes place on July 12th and July 13th 2025. We’re busy recruiting volunteers from Kirkby Stephen to Carlisle to join us on our annual blitz to remove Himalayan Balsam &everybody is welcome to come along and join in. loom.ly/75K-WEw #accesstoeden #HeritageFundUK
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Our Big Balsam Bash Weekend takes place on July 12th and July 13th 2025. We’re busy recruiting volunteers from Kirkby Stephen to Carlisle to join us on our annual blitz to remove Himalayan Balsam and everybody is welcome to come along and join in. loom.ly/75K-WEw #accesstoeden
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Best of luck to all of those competing for the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy at Ullswater this weekend. Whether you're taking part or cheering them on, take a moment to visit our stand to find out how you can help to stop the spread of invasives in our waters. #accesstoeden loom.ly/MTDVjSU
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Eden Rivers Trust @edenriverstrust.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Our Big Balsam Bash Weekend takes place on July 12th and July 13th 2025. We’re busy recruiting volunteers from Kirkby Stephen to Carlisle to join us on our annual blitz to remove Himalayan Balsam and everybody is welcome to come along and join in. loom.ly/75K-WEw #accesstoeden
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