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
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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
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Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand (we will only be there on Saturday 27th).
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand (we will only be there on Saturday 27th).
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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).
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Thursday 29th August
14.00 – 16.00
Family Activity afternoon, Holyford Woods.
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, Holyford Woods.
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
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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).
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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
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Sunday 15th September
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
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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
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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)
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Saturday 28th September
13.45 – 16.30
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand.
13.45 – 16.30
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand.