Help with a practical task at an East Devon Nature Reserve

Join the East Devon Conservation Volunteers for a practical task looking after the orchard trees. Help with mulching and weeding around the fruit trees.

Please book to ensure there are enough snacks for 11am break!

No experience in required, just enthusiasm. Everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace.

No booking required, free.

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Make willow plant supports for your garden Learn how to weave willow with Richard from Windrush willow.

The plan is to make a tall wigwam shaped support for sweet peas in the morning. This can be repeated in the afternoon or you can choose to make a cylindrical grow through type support for peonies or penstemon’s.

We assume you are a complete beginner and will gently guide you through each project.

Please bring an apron, notepad and packed lunch.

Cost includes all willow materials, expert tuition and hot drinks throughout the day.

The class takes...

Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come along and enjoy an afternoons birdwatching with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Island Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

No booking required, free.

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A wild safari in Devon Bugs, butterflies, birds, dragonflies and possibly even some snakes!

Put on your best safari gear and come for a ramble with the Countryside Ranger to explore this beautiful heathland and the amazing creatures that live here.

Booking required, Free

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A bird watching event especially for children Borrow our binoculars and discover the birds along the Axe estuary with an experienced volunteer guide.

Try and spot all the birds on your bird spotter sheet and take a look through a telescope for an amazing view of the birds.

Booking required for 2pm to 3pm or 3pm to 4pm, £2 per child.

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Come and explore the local nature reserve Join the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society with the Countryside Education Ranger for an afternoon of outdoor fun!

Explore the local nature reserve site, find out about the wildlife that lives here and get creative with natural materials!

All children must be accompanied.

Booking required, £5 per family group.

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Outdoor family fun A fun, hands-on day with the Education Ranger at Liverton Copse in Exmouth.

An opportunity for families to work and play together and learn outdoor skills.

Activities include: den building, fire lighting, cooking and crafts.

Children must be accompanied. Aimed at 7 to 14 years. Min age 5.

Booking required, £13 per child.

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Come and explore Seaton Wetlands Explore the wetlands to find eight special bird boxes.

Discover which birds live at Seaton Wetlands and which have been laying their eggs in the special bird boxes.

Complete the trail to win a prize.

Short sections of the trail are unsuitable for buggies.

Collect a trail from the Lookout, 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday or the Discovery Hut, 10am to 4pm Saturday to Sunday

No booking required, £2 per trail.

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