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  • About Us
    • How We Work
    • Our Area
    • History of the Society
    • History of the Axe Estuary
    • Who's Who
  • News
  • The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022
  • Events and activities
  • Nature Reserves in the area
  • Newsletters
  • Join Up
  • Merchandise
  • Contact Us
  • Links to Related Organisations
AVDCS
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
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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Thursday 22nd May
10.00 – 16:00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Dartmoor - Challacombe Farm circuit. Five mile stroll for Dartmoor birds & cuckoos. 
Meet at the Car Park near the Warren Inn on the B3212 from Moretonhampstead (SX676811, w3w ///scrambles.curry.kitchen)
​Bring drink and lunch

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Tuesday 27th May
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

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Thursday 5th June
10.00 – 14.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Yarner Wood, Dartmoor for woodland birds such as Pied Flycatchers and Redstarts.
Meet at reserve Car Park. Follow A3387 out of Bovey Tracey (SX785789, w3w ///reach.chapters.reverted, TQ13 9LJ)
​Bring drink and lunch

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Thursday 10th July
16.00 – dusk
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Aylesbeare Common for heathland birds including Nightjars.
Meet at Joneys Cross Car Park on the A3052 (SY057897, w3w ///mailboxes.entry.classmate)

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Saturday 26th July
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand.

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Saturday 2nd August
14.00 – 17.00
Uplyme Summer Flower and Produce Show: 
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Visit our stand and the many others at this cheerful village event.

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Thursday 14th August
10.00 – 13.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Lamberts Castle for Autumn migrants.
Meet at NT paying Car Park. Small road on right off the B1365 (SY366988, w3w ///warrior.lands.decorated)

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Thursday 21st August
14.00 – 16.00
Family Activity afternoon, Offwell 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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** To be confirmed **
10.00 – 16.00 
Festival of Wildlife
Seaton Wetlands: Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much
more...

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Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th 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

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Wednesday 17th 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
w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)

Bring drink and lunch

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​Thursday 25th September

10.00 – 15.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Lower Otter Restoration Project for Waders and Ducks.
Meet at LORP paying Car Park, or free parking on South Farm Road just off the East Budleigh Road B3178. (SY070 830, w3w ///train.microchip.trickle)

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Saturday 27th September
13.45 – 16.30
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand.

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