Events and activities
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 07968 281302
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).
Please note that you do not need to be a member to attend these events / activities.
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 07968 281302
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).
Please note that you do not need to be a member to attend these events / activities.
Sorry – no dogs on walks / bird watches
Wednesday 24th April
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – Musbury Castle for woodland plants.
Meet at top of Mounthill Lane, Musbury (SY285947)
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – Musbury Castle for woodland plants.
Meet at top of Mounthill Lane, Musbury (SY285947)
Thursday 2nd May
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 15th May
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 28th May
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
Thursday 30th May
10.00 – all day
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Dartmoor - Five mile circular stroll via Challacombe Farm for cuckoos, moorland birds, butterflies & bluebells.
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 via Challacombe Farm for cuckoos, moorland birds, butterflies & bluebells.
Meet at the Car Park near the Warren Inn on the B3212 (SX676811 / PL20 6TA)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 12th June
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
Saturday 15th June
Butterfly / Insect walk with Paul Butter and Martin Drake: Humble Glades
(a joint Butterfly Conservation / AV&DCS partnership activity)
10:30 - 16:00 (but you can leave at lunch time if you like)
Numbers limited so booking is essential - call / email Paul Butter: 07807 680455 / paulndbutter@gmail.com
Be prepared for a long walk and wear stout footwear.
Meet at Whitlands (SY306911). Parking is limited so car share if possible. Bring drink and lunch
Butterfly / Insect walk with Paul Butter and Martin Drake: Humble Glades
(a joint Butterfly Conservation / AV&DCS partnership activity)
10:30 - 16:00 (but you can leave at lunch time if you like)
Numbers limited so booking is essential - call / email Paul Butter: 07807 680455 / paulndbutter@gmail.com
Be prepared for a long walk and wear stout footwear.
Meet at Whitlands (SY306911). Parking is limited so car share if possible. Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 6th July
10.00 – 16.00
Festival of Wildlife
Seaton Wetlands: Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much
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10.00 – 16.00
Festival of Wildlife
Seaton Wetlands: Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much
more...
Wednesday 17th July
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 and follow road).
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 and follow road).
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 24th July
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – for wetland plants.
Meet Seaton Wetlands Car Park
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – for wetland plants.
Meet Seaton Wetlands Car Park
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand (we will probably only be there on Saturday 27th).
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand (we will probably only be there on Saturday 27th).
Saturday 3rd August
14.00 – 17.00
Uplyme Summer Flower and Produce Show: Visit our stand and the many others at this cheerful village event.
14.00 – 17.00
Uplyme Summer Flower and Produce Show: Visit our stand and the many others at this cheerful village event.
Wednesday 7th August
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – for Heathland plants.
Trinity Hill. Meet at reserve entrance (SY 307959)
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – for Heathland plants.
Trinity Hill. Meet at reserve entrance (SY 307959)
Sunday 11th August
10.30 – 16.00
Plant identification Workshop with Mike Lock
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands. Come and learn the basics.
10.30 – 16.00
Plant identification Workshop with Mike Lock
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands. Come and learn the basics.
Wednesday 14th August
10.00 – 12.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Lamberts Castle for Autumn migrants.
Meet at NT paying Car Park, off the B1365 (SY366988)
10.00 – 12.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Lamberts Castle for Autumn migrants.
Meet at NT paying Car Park, off the B1365 (SY366988)
Wednesday 21st August
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – for River and Riverside plants.
Meet at Waterford Farm, Musbury (SY 266947).
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – for River and Riverside plants.
Meet at Waterford Farm, Musbury (SY 266947).
Thursday 29th August
14.00 – 16.00
Family Activity afternoon, Borrow Pit, Seaton.
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, Borrow Pit, Seaton.
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 4th September
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – for Saltmarsh plants.
Axe Estuary. Meet at Axmouth Bridge. Wear wellies. (SY254900).
10.00 – 12.00
Plant ID stroll – for Saltmarsh plants.
Axe Estuary. Meet at Axmouth Bridge. Wear wellies. (SY254900).
Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th September
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
Sunday 15th September
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 18th September
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 to the west of Peek Mansion House SY294905
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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 to the west of Peek Mansion House SY294905
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Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 26th September
10.00 – 12.00
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 – 12.00
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)
Saturday 28th September
13.45 – 16.30
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand.
13.45 – 16.30
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand.