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 16th October
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Goat Island
Scrub clearance.
Wear walking boots. All welcome. Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Goat Island
Scrub clearance.
Wear walking boots. All welcome. Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 24th October
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Exminster Marshes & Turf Lock
Meet in Station Road car park (SX953872 /EX6 8DZ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Exminster Marshes & Turf Lock
Meet in Station Road car park (SX953872 /EX6 8DZ)
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 25th October
09.30 - 15.30
Work Party: Holyford Woods - Woodland management
Parking at Holyford Farm SY236923; EX24 6HW
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Work Party: Holyford Woods - Woodland management
Parking at Holyford Farm SY236923; EX24 6HW
Bring drink and lunch
Tuesday 12th November
10.00 - 16:00
Undercliff Work Party: Humble Pond - Vegetation clearance
Meet at Whitlands (SY306911 / DT7 3XY)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16:00
Undercliff Work Party: Humble Pond - Vegetation clearance
Meet at Whitlands (SY306911 / DT7 3XY)
Bring drink and lunch
Sunday 17th November
10:30 - 12:30
Annual General Meeting
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands
10:30 - 12:30
Annual General Meeting
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands
Thursday 21st November
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
Meet at Darts Farm lower car park (SX977883 / EX3 0QH)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
Meet at Darts Farm lower car park (SX977883 / EX3 0QH)
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 30th November
10.00 - 12.00
Axe Estuary Clean-Up
Meet Axmouth Layby below the golf course (SY253901)
Wear wellies and gloves!
10.00 - 12.00
Axe Estuary Clean-Up
Meet Axmouth Layby below the golf course (SY253901)
Wear wellies and gloves!
Friday 6th December
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Ware Pond - Vegetation clearance
Meet Crow's Nest
Park on Ware Lane (limited space - SY330916 / DT7 3EJ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Ware Pond - Vegetation clearance
Meet Crow's Nest
Park on Ware Lane (limited space - SY330916 / DT7 3EJ)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 12th December
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Portland Harbour and RSPB Radipole
Meet at the RSPB Ferrybridge car park (SY668756 / DT4 9XE)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Portland Harbour and RSPB Radipole
Meet at the RSPB Ferrybridge car park (SY668756 / DT4 9XE)
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 10th January 2025
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 16th January 2025
10.00 – All day
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Somerset Levels (including the Starling Roost at dusk)
Meet at the RSPB Ham Wall car park (ST449396 / BA6 9SX)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – All day
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Somerset Levels (including the Starling Roost at dusk)
Meet at the RSPB Ham Wall car park (ST449396 / BA6 9SX)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Pinhay Warren - Scrub control
Meet Crow's Nest
Park on Ware Lane (limited space - SY330916 / DT7 3EJ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Pinhay Warren - Scrub control
Meet Crow's Nest
Park on Ware Lane (limited space - SY330916 / DT7 3EJ)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 6th February 2025
10.00 – 14.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Greylake and SWT Catcott Lows
Meet at the car park (ST399346 / TA7 9BP)
Bring drink and lunch
Monday 10th February 2025
10.00 - 16:00
Undercliff Work Party: Humble Glades - Scrub / holm oak control
Meet at Whitlands (SY306911 / DT7 3XY)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16:00
Undercliff Work Party: Humble Glades - Scrub / holm oak control
Meet at Whitlands (SY306911 / DT7 3XY)
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 21st February 2025
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
Meet in reserve Car Park (SY307959 / EX13 5SS)
Bring drink and lunch
Monday 3rd March 2025
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Rousdon - Laurel Clearance
Meet Rousdon Estate (Parking area to west of Peek Mansion House, SY294905 w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Rousdon - Laurel Clearance
Meet Rousdon Estate (Parking area to west of Peek Mansion House, SY294905 w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 15th March 2025
10.00 - 12.00
Axe Estuary Clean-Up
Meet Axmouth Layby below the golf course (SY253901)
Wear wellies and gloves!
10.00 - 12.00
Axe Estuary Clean-Up
Meet Axmouth Layby below the golf course (SY253901)
Wear wellies and gloves!
Thursday 20th March 2025
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watching and wild Daffodils with Rob Johnson: DWT Dunsford Wood (Steps Bridge)
Meet in the car park past the bridge (up the hill on the right - SX803883 / EX6 7EQ)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watching and wild Daffodils with Rob Johnson: DWT Dunsford Wood (Steps Bridge)
Meet in the car park past the bridge (up the hill on the right - SX803883 / EX6 7EQ)
Bring drink and lunch