Whether you’re a lifelong local or just visiting for the weekend, there is no better way to discover the hidden corners of Kendal than on foot. This season, we are thrilled to announce our Summer Walk Series of four curated strolls designed to showcase the history, nature, and riverside beauty of our town. All walks … Continued
We caught up with Isobel Stoddart before our talk next week : Isobel Stoddart and Joe Rigby will talk about their work to understand sources of pollution in the river Kent Isobel Stoddart, Chair of the Clean River Kent Campaign (CRKC), will talk about their work to understand sources of pollution in the river Kent … Continued
Back in March we caught up with the Mayor of Kendal Richard Sutton and Kendal Town Council’s Projects Officer Becca Hewitson at Kirkland in Kendal where the “Kirkland Volunteers” were hard at work, planting and tidying up the area. Each year, thousands of blooms are carefully arranged in planters, hanging baskets and displays, transforming Kendal … Continued
Overview Discover how every one can play a part in helping our pollinators and wild life thrive without it being difficult or expensive. How every one can play a part in helping our pollinators and wild life thrive without it being difficult or expensive. Chris says ‘at a time when gardens and urban spaces have … Continued
Overview Join Lee Schofield, Nature Recovery Lead, on Thursday the 26th February 2026 who will introduce the Penrith to Kendal Arc Landscape Recovery Project. Penrith to Kendal Arc Landscape Recovery Project Lee Schofield, Nature Recovery Lead, will introduce the Penrith to Kendal Arc Landscape Recovery Project, one of the largest nature restoration initiatives in the … Continued
We had a great turnout last Thursday at Natural Kendal’s Review and Planning Workshop at the Eddington Centre, with a really thoughtful and constructive discussion throughout the evening. Partners and local supporters helped us reflect on the past year of Nature Recovery work and shape priorities for the year ahead. Conversations covered key areas including … Continued
The Clean River Kent Campaign (CRKC), in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, has published a new study examining the nature of faecal pollution in the River Kent, Cumbria. Focusing on samples taken above and below two wastewater treatment works (WwTW) at Staveley and Kendal, the study sheds new light on the sources and potential … Continued
CRKC is proud to present a special screening of this award-winning feature-length documentary, a film that tells the story of a local community’s determined fight to protect their beloved bathing spot. Told through unique, daring, and distinctly Bristolian approaches, the film captures the passion, creativity, and resilience of the people who refuse to let their … Continued
We are delighted to invite you to a Review and Planning Workshop for Natural Kendal, from 7–9pm on Thursday 29th January at the Eddington Centre in Kendal. This will be a fantastic opportunity for partner organisations and individuals to help review the last year of our Nature Recovery work and input into the main programme … Continued