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Though we should be careful about speculating what Charlotte Mason would or would not have supported, one can guess she certainly would have been interested in this project to restore species her native Cumbria. The University of Cumbria, within which Charlotte’s Ambleside College was subsumed recently,  has announced it will use funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the effort, called “Back On Our Map.”

“Back On Our Map is a brand new project working to restore species to the distinctive lowland fells and coast of south Cumbria,” reports the project’s website. “The University of Cumbria, working with local communities and project partners, the Forestry Commission, Natural England and Cumbria Wildlife Trust will be aiming to restore up to twelve species of plants, animals, birds and invertebrates which are missing from sites in the region.”

Another significant purpose of the project is to help connect local people to the land, a value close to the heart of Charlotte Mason and reflected heavily in her philosophy and methods.

Leaders plan to further monetize through grants and local fundraising efforts. For more details about Back On Our Map, visit the University of Cumbria’s web page about the project.

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Interested in traveling to England to walk the street and paths where Charlotte Mason walked? Then check out our Charlotte Mason History and Travel page, and look for upcoming events and travel deals! 

In love with nature and Charlotte Mason’s commitment to exploring the beauty of nature? Visit our Charlotte Mason Curriculum page for links to nature study resources! 

 

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