Summer at the Axe Estuary Wetlands near Seaton can only mean one thing – it’s time for the Wet ’n’ Wild Summer Festival on Saturday August 16, organised by East Devon District Council’s Countryside team.
The day starts at 8am (weather permitting) with a bird ringing demonstration by the Axe Estuary Ringing Group, and a chance to identify and learn about live moths caught in a moth trap during the previous night.
From 10am until 4pm there will be plenty of activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including willow weaving, storytelling, children’s craft activities,...
We know it's early but we promise it will be worth it! The songbirds will be singing from the treetops and we'll help you learn more about our marvellous spring visitors.
Exminster Marsh is famed for its warblers, lighting up the landscape with their fantastic range of sounds, inspiring the Sun to make its presence felt at last! So come and join us and let the warblers rock your world.
We'll meet in the Exminster Marsh car park at 6am before a tour around the reserve. We'll then finish with a breakfast at the Swan's Nest pub (included in the price...
No doubt you've eaten lots of chocolate by now, so why not work it off with our Eggs-minster marsh challenge?
Meet us in the Exminster Marsh car park, behind the Swan's Nest pub and we'll set you on your way to some wild challenges. Complete all the tasks and the kids will win treats.
Our nature reserve is alive with wild activity at this time of year and our friendly guides will help you make the most of your visit, as well as help you in your challenge!
So what could be better? Nature, excercise and prizes! You may want to bring your wellies, too...
We've been donated a huge selection of second-hand bird books, covering all areas of the world. Some of them are quite common, some of them are really rare, so come along and have a browse - prices range from £1 to £100!
All profits go to our fantastic conservation projects.
We've been donated a huge selection of second-hand bird books, covering all areas of the world. Some of them are quite common, some of them are really rare, so come along and have a browse - prices range from £1 to £100!
All profits go to our fantastic conservation projects.
We've been donated a huge selection of second-hand bird books, covering all areas of the world. Some of them are quite common, some of them are really rare, so come along and have a browse - prices range from £1 to £100!
All profits go to our fantastic conservation projects.
Join us on a wildlife wander around Darts Farm. We’ll look for kingfishers, buzzards and all sorts of other exciting wildlife. Keep the kids entertained with our funky nature bingo game.
We'll also have our fabulous Nature Bingo Game to keep the kids entertained - and probably the adults, too!
Meet outside Cotswold Outdoor or drop in to the RSPB shop. Special RSPB shop offers included.
Join us on a wildlife wander around Darts Farm. We’ll look for kingfishers, buzzards and all sorts of other exciting wildlife. Keep the kids entertained with our funky nature bingo game.
We'll also have our fabulous Nature Bingo Game to keep the kids entertained - and probably the adults, too!
Meet outside Cotswold Outdoor or drop in to the RSPB shop. Special RSPB shop offers included.
Join us on a wildlife wander around Darts Farm. We’ll look for kingfishers, buzzards and all sorts of other exciting wildlife. Keep the kids entertained with our funky nature bingo game.
We'll also have our fabulous Nature Bingo Game to keep the kids entertained - and probably the adults, too!
Meet outside Cotswold Outdoor or drop in to the RSPB shop. Special RSPB shop offers included.
Come and find out more about wildlife on your doorstep. We'll meet at the RSPB shop at Darts Farm and then head out to our Exe Estuary nature reserves, looking for all manner of wildlife as we go - kingfishers, swallows and who knows? Maybe even an otter...!
We'll also have our fabulous Nature Bingo Game to keep the kids entertained - and probably the adults, too!
