Sociable beach clean organised by Devon Wildlife Trust, plus recording everything that is collected as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s national monitoring.
Please bring gloves if you have them and let Devon Wlidlfe Trust know if you are intending to join on by calling 07972 175340 or by emailing alislade@aol.com
Informal flutter around this local park to see which plants are causing a buzz with butterflies and bumblebees, plus a chance to pick up some wildlife gardening tips.
Weather dependent, donations suggested.
Meet at the Queen Street entrance to the gardens at 2.30pm.
Part of DWT’s Bumblebee Campaign.
Organised by Exeter DWT Local Group, contact Stephen Carroll on 07972 175340 (after 7pm).
Join Devon Wildlife Trust for a week of wildlife discovery aimed at children aged 8-11.
This series of days takes place at DWT's Woodah Farm, close to Exeter, in the heart of the beautiful Teign Valley. Trips to DWT's Cricklepit Mill in Exeter will also form part of the week.
Activities will include birdwatching, wildlife adventure walks, animal tracking and plant/animal identification. Join DWT's resident wildlife experts for a fun and outdoors alternative to school holiday clubs.
Booking is essential, and the deadline is 5pm on Friday 28 June.
A leading Devon charity is making Exeter an even more green and pleasant place to live.
Since November 2012 Devon Wildlife Trust’s Big Tree Plant has been working with local communities across the city to plant trees in schools, parks and public spaces. During the winter the Big Tree Plant was responsible for planting nearly 2,000 saplings. The trees are all native species and include apple, cherry, rowan, oak, alder and hawthorn. Together they are providing wildlife with new homes and adding a fresh green backdrop to Exeter.
Devon Wildlife Trust has spearheaded the project...
The sunshine drew many families to Wembury beach over the bank holiday weekend to take part in "50 things to do before you are 11¾" with the South Devon National Trust Rangers. Families joined in a variety of activities including mini raft building, kite making, and a family orienteering challenge; as well as an evening rock pool ramble led by the Devon Wildlife Trust Marine Centre Wardens.
National Trust Internship Ranger, Hollie Ferris, commented: "The '50 Things' campaign is all about reconnecting children with nature, getting kids back outdoors and having fun. It was great...
The Newtown Community Association cafe on Sunday 12 May will be partnered by the Devon Wildlife Trust.
The event, at the hut in the middle of Belmont Park open from 2pm-4pm, will include DWT Terrestrial Conservation Officer Emily Stallworthy, who will have a stand with information on wildlife gardening, the bumblebee campaign and what they hope to do in Newtown.
There will also be an opportunity to make seed bombs! It's a great activity to do with children, they can get a bit messy (and adults as well!) and then take the seed bomb home to plant in the garden.
A local leading charity is planning to brighten up 12 of the city’s public spaces by creating a series of beautiful urban wildflower meadows.
Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is beginning work this month to add colour to Exeter’s city streets.
‘Plant Your Park’ is part of the ongoing Exeter Wild City initiative – a joint venture between DWT and Exeter City Council to help wildlife and create opportunities for local people to engage with and enjoy the natural world around them.
Plant Your Park’s coordinator is DWT’s Emily Stallworthy. Emily explained: “This is a wonderful...
A leading Devon charity is offering local children the chance to become the next Chris Packham or Kate Humble. This summer Devon Wildlife Trust is running two weeks of wildlife Discovery Days where kids will learn the skills that will help them become top nature sleuths.
Bookings are being taken now for Discovery Days which will take place at two of the Trust’s wonderful Devon venues. At Wembury Marine Centre, children aged 8 to 11 can book for a week of marine-focussed fun. The event takes place 8.30am-4pm between Monday 5 and Friday 9 August. While at Woodah Farm, near...
What leaves frog spawn six foot up a tree? There is a rational answer, and it doesn’t involve a new breed of super-frog!
Staff at Devon Wildlife Trust’s Working Wetlands project recently made a surprise discovery when working on land near Roadford Lake, in north Devon. They were quickly able to identify the jelly-like substance as frog spawn but weren’t able to fathom how it had come to be on a tree trunk.
Project Manager Mark Elliott picks up the story: "Finding frogspawn at this time in winter is not that unusual, especially the mild weather of the past week. But finding...
