Events and activities 2023
Details may change at short notice - it would be wise to check the listing below on the day of the event.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch to events as necessary.
Car share where possible, contacting the leader if need be.
Contact numbers:
Work Parties: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
Bird Watches: Rob Johnson 01297 553173
Walks: Mike Lock 01297 551556
Other queries, including problems with grid references and meeting points: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
At the end of a walk or birdwatch the leader will ask for a small contribution towards Society funds (suggested donation £2).
Sorry – no dogs on walks / bird watches
Details may change at short notice - it would be wise to check the listing below on the day of the event.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch to events as necessary.
Car share where possible, contacting the leader if need be.
Contact numbers:
Work Parties: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
Bird Watches: Rob Johnson 01297 553173
Walks: Mike Lock 01297 551556
Other queries, including problems with grid references and meeting points: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
At the end of a walk or birdwatch the leader will ask for a small contribution towards Society funds (suggested donation £2).
Sorry – no dogs on walks / bird watches
Wednesday 29th March 2023
10.00 – 12.30
Walk with Mike Lock: Holyford Woods - for spring flowers and early migrants
Meet Seaton Tower lay-by (SY233914 / EX12 2TH)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 12.30
Walk with Mike Lock: Holyford Woods - for spring flowers and early migrants
Meet Seaton Tower lay-by (SY233914 / EX12 2TH)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 5th April 2023
09.00 – 12.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Beer Head for migrant birds.
Meet at the top of Common Hill lane (SY224887). Look for the notice board by the cattle grid, park next to the road.
09.00 – 12.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Beer Head for migrant birds.
Meet at the top of Common Hill lane (SY224887). Look for the notice board by the cattle grid, park next to the road.
Thursday 13th April 2023
14.00 – 16.00
Family Activity afternoon, Trinity Hill.
Join Penny Evans for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Explore the area, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials. Parents too, please.
Book with EDDC at wildeastdevon.co.uk or 01395 517557. £5 per family
14.00 – 16.00
Family Activity afternoon, Trinity Hill.
Join Penny Evans for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Explore the area, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials. Parents too, please.
Book with EDDC at wildeastdevon.co.uk or 01395 517557. £5 per family
Wednesday 19th April 2023
09.00 – All day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Portland Bill and Weymouth for Spring Migrants.
Meet in the Car Park at the Bill (SY677685)
Bring drink and lunch
09.00 – All day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Portland Bill and Weymouth for Spring Migrants.
Meet in the Car Park at the Bill (SY677685)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 26th April 2023
10.00 – 12.30
Plant walk with Mike Lock: Holyford Woods. For bluebells etc.
Meet at Seaton Tower lay-by (SY233913 / EX12 2TH)
10.00 – 12.30
Plant walk with Mike Lock: Holyford Woods. For bluebells etc.
Meet at Seaton Tower lay-by (SY233913 / EX12 2TH)
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
09.00 – 14.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Yarner Wood, Dartmoor for woodland birds such as Pied Flycatchers and Redstarts.
Meet at middle Trendlebeare Car Park on the road from Bovey Tracey (SX782793)
Bring drink and lunch
09.00 – 14.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Yarner Wood, Dartmoor for woodland birds such as Pied Flycatchers and Redstarts.
Meet at middle Trendlebeare Car Park on the road from Bovey Tracey (SX782793)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 17th May 2023
08.00 – all day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Somerset Levels for Migrants, Hobbies, Marsh Harriers and Bitterns.
Meet in the RSPB Ham Wall Car Park (ST449396 / BA6 9SX)
Bring drink and lunch
08.00 – all day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Somerset Levels for Migrants, Hobbies, Marsh Harriers and Bitterns.
Meet in the RSPB Ham Wall Car Park (ST449396 / BA6 9SX)
Bring drink and lunch
Tuesday 30th May 2023
14.00 – 16.00
Family Activity afternoon, Colyton Community Woodland.
Join Penny Evans for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Explore the area, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials. Parents too, please.
Book with EDDC at wildeastdevon.co.uk or 01395 517557. £5 per family
14.00 – 16.00
Family Activity afternoon, Colyton Community Woodland.
Join Penny Evans for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Explore the area, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials. Parents too, please.
Book with EDDC at wildeastdevon.co.uk or 01395 517557. £5 per family
Wednesday 31st May 2023
14.00 – 18.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Alners Gorse for Butterflies and Nightingales.
Meet at The Common road Car Park (ST376100 / DT10 2AU)
Bring drink and a snack
14.00 – 18.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Alners Gorse for Butterflies and Nightingales.
Meet at The Common road Car Park (ST376100 / DT10 2AU)
Bring drink and a snack
Wednesday 7th June 2023
10.00 – all day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Dartmoor - Five mile circular stroll for cuckoos & moorland birds.
Meet at the Car Park near the Warren Inn on the B3212 (SX676811 / PL20 6TA)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – all day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Dartmoor - Five mile circular stroll for cuckoos & moorland birds.
Meet at the Car Park near the Warren Inn on the B3212 (SX676811 / PL20 6TA)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 21st June 2023
10.00 – all day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Emsworthy Mire, DWT. Four mile circular stroll exploring for birds, insects and flora.
Meet at the Car Park just beyond Saddle Tor on the B3387 (SX748762)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – all day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Emsworthy Mire, DWT. Four mile circular stroll exploring for birds, insects and flora.
Meet at the Car Park just beyond Saddle Tor on the B3387 (SX748762)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 28th June 2023
10.00 – 14.00
Plant walk with Mike Lock: Lynch Meadow and the Crimean Seat
Meet at Whitlands. (SY306911 / DT7 3XY).
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 14.00
Plant walk with Mike Lock: Lynch Meadow and the Crimean Seat
Meet at Whitlands. (SY306911 / DT7 3XY).
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 8th July 2023
13.00 – 17.00
Uplyme Summer Fair: Visit our stand.
13.00 – 17.00
Uplyme Summer Fair: Visit our stand.
Wednesday 12th July 2023
10.00 – all day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Fernworthy reservoir. Three mile amble for birds, flora & butterflies.
Meet at the paying Car Park (SX669839 / TQ13 8EA).
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – all day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Fernworthy reservoir. Three mile amble for birds, flora & butterflies.
Meet at the paying Car Park (SX669839 / TQ13 8EA).
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July 2023
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand (we will only be there on Saturday 22nd).
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand (we will only be there on Saturday 22nd).
Wednesday 23rd August 2023
09.00 – 12.30
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Lamberts Castle for Autumn migrants.
Meet at NT paying Car Park, off the B1365 (SY366988)
09.00 – 12.30
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Lamberts Castle for Autumn migrants.
Meet at NT paying Car Park, off the B1365 (SY366988)
Saturday 3rd September 2023
11.00 – 16.00
AV&DCS Wildlife Day, with Wild East Devon
Seaton Wetlands: Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much
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11.00 – 16.00
AV&DCS Wildlife Day, with Wild East Devon
Seaton Wetlands: Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much
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Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th September 2023
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Parties (3 consecutive days): Goat Island
Annual grass cut and rake-off.
Wear walking boots. Come any day(s). All welcome. Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Parties (3 consecutive days): Goat Island
Annual grass cut and rake-off.
Wear walking boots. Come any day(s). All welcome. Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 13th September 2023
10.00 – 12.30
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Beer Head for Autumn migrants (optional trip to Seaton Wetlands pm).
Meet at the top of Common Hill lane (SY224887). Look for the notice board by the cattle grid, park next to the road.
Bring drink (and lunch if planning to stay all day)
10.00 – 12.30
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Beer Head for Autumn migrants (optional trip to Seaton Wetlands pm).
Meet at the top of Common Hill lane (SY224887). Look for the notice board by the cattle grid, park next to the road.
Bring drink (and lunch if planning to stay all day)
Sunday 17th September 2023
10.00 – 12.00
Great British Beach Clean - Seaton
Meet Fisherman’s Gap, Seaton. Wear gloves. Bring a pencil. Bags provided.
10.00 – 12.00
Great British Beach Clean - Seaton
Meet Fisherman’s Gap, Seaton. Wear gloves. Bring a pencil. Bags provided.
Wednesday 20th September 2023
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Plateau
Annual grass cut and rake-off.
Wear walking boots. All welcome.
Meet at Rousdon Estate (park (W of Peek Mansion House (SY294905)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Plateau
Annual grass cut and rake-off.
Wear walking boots. All welcome.
Meet at Rousdon Estate (park (W of Peek Mansion House (SY294905)
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 30th September 2023
13.45 – 16.30
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand.
13.45 – 16.30
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand.
