We’ve had a lovely email from the Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group after reporting about Charles, the Red Squirrel kitten found after his drey fell to the ground.
Sarah McNeil:
It’s great to know that people like yourselves are helping the Reds out like this. My partner Jerry Moss, is the Red Squirrel ranger for Whinfell forest here in Penrith, and is also pleased that you are helping him in his fight to save the Red Squirrel.
Awareness is very important in their survival, so we do many shows throughout the year and do a lot for newspapers, magazines, a bit on TV and on numerous websites to raise their profile.
Charles is making great progress and loves his new home
As well as being involved in Red Squirrel conservation, we are also trustees for a strip of woodland and lake shore on the edge of Ullswater, called Wendy’s Wood. The lady who owns the woodland, Wendy Martin, has a dream to bring in school children and to teach them about nature and the importance of conservation.
Apart from the hard voluntary graft we have all put into it so far, we are now starting to be rewarded with stunning views and a forest floor and with no litter! Wendy has made up an awareness stall to raise extra funds for this project.
We’re all for raising awareness.
You can keep up to date with Charles’ progress and the work of the P&DRSG with the regular updates to their website. Or why not get in touch if you spot a squirrel?
If you want to get involved with helping with Red Squirrel conservation in Cumbria, contact Sarah at the Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group. Or why not try the Allerdale Red Squirrels Group if they’re closer.
Are you involved in nature conservation in your area? Got something to share? Send us an email.
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oh isn’t he adorable? I love red squirrels, thanks for looking after this one!
That’s almost too cute. I don’t know what to do with the rest of my day now that my cuteness processing reserves have been used up.
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