** To be confirmed **
10.00 – 16.00
Festival of Wildlife
Seaton Wetlands: Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much
more...
10.00 – 16.00
Festival of Wildlife
Seaton Wetlands: Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much
more...
Events 2022 - 2023 - 2024
Event 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
Event 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
Friday 23rd September 2022
10.30 – 12.30
Walk with Doug Rudge: Seaton Wetlands
Part of Sidmouth Walking Festival
Full details available on page 16 here: https://issuu.com/sidmouthwalkingfestival.
Booking essential by emailing [email protected] or by phoning 01395 516441
10.30 – 12.30
Walk with Doug Rudge: Seaton Wetlands
Part of Sidmouth Walking Festival
Full details available on page 16 here: https://issuu.com/sidmouthwalkingfestival.
Booking essential by emailing [email protected] or by phoning 01395 516441
Friday 7th October 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Work Party: Colyton Community Woodland - Grass cut & Rake / Hedge Laying
Meet at Colyton picnic site (SY245934)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 16.00
Work Party: Colyton Community Woodland - Grass cut & Rake / Hedge Laying
Meet at Colyton picnic site (SY245934)
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 1st March 2023
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Haven Cliff - Scrub/Buddleia control
Meet Axmouth lay-by below the golf course (SY253901)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Haven Cliff - Scrub/Buddleia control
Meet Axmouth lay-by below the golf course (SY253901)
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 4th March 2023
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 23rd March 2023
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
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
Wednesday 31st May
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
Thursday 1st June (NOT Tuesday 30th May as previously advertised)
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 7th June
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
Saturday 10th June 22:00 - 23:59 and
Sunday 11th June 09:30 - 12:00
Moth Weekend with Paul Butter: Bulstone Springs Farm
See leaflet above for full details
Sunday 11th June 09:30 - 12:00
Moth Weekend with Paul Butter: Bulstone Springs Farm
See leaflet above for full details
Thursday 22nd 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
Wednesday 28th June
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
13.00 – 17.00
Uplyme Summer Fair: Visit our stand.
13.00 – 17.00
Uplyme Summer Fair: Visit our stand.
Wednesday 12th 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).
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
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).
Saturday 5th August
Butterfly / Insect walk with Paul Butter and Martin Drake: Goat Island
(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: 01297 442290 / [email protected]
Be prepared for a long walk and wear stout footwear.
Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903). Bring drink and lunch
Butterfly / Insect walk with Paul Butter and Martin Drake: Goat Island
(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: 01297 442290 / [email protected]
Be prepared for a long walk and wear stout footwear.
Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903). Bring drink and lunch
Sunday 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
more...
11.00 – 16.00
AV&DCS Wildlife Day, with Wild East Devon
Seaton Wetlands: Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much
more...
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
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.
Sunday 17th September 2023
Great British Beach Clean - Seaton
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED STORMY WEATHER **
See HERE for an alternative event on Sunday 24th September 2023...
Great British Beach Clean - Seaton
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED STORMY WEATHER **
See HERE for an alternative event on Sunday 24th September 2023...
Monday 2nd October 2023
09.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: WWT Steart Marshes (high tide)
Meet in the car park (ST252442 / TA5 2PU)
Bring drink and lunch
09.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: WWT Steart Marshes (high tide)
Meet in the car park (ST252442 / TA5 2PU)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 11th October 2023
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Sheepwash
General maintenance and scrub clearance.
Wear walking boots. All welcome. Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Sheepwash
General maintenance and scrub clearance.
Wear walking boots. All welcome. Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 27th October 2023
09.30 - 15.30
Work Party: Holyford Woods - Small Birch / scrub clearance
** CHANGE OF MEETING POINT **
Parking at Holyford will be problematic this week so we will now be meeting at the Picnic Area just down from the Esso Garage at the top of Seaton Down Hill (Grid reference SY233913, postcode EX12 2TH, what3words ///snowy.proofread.chill).
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Work Party: Holyford Woods - Small Birch / scrub clearance
** CHANGE OF MEETING POINT **
Parking at Holyford will be problematic this week so we will now be meeting at the Picnic Area just down from the Esso Garage at the top of Seaton Down Hill (Grid reference SY233913, postcode EX12 2TH, what3words ///snowy.proofread.chill).
Bring drink and lunch
Monday 13th November 2023
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
Sunday 19th November 2023
11:00 - 13:00
Annual General Meeting
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands
11:00 - 13:00
Annual General Meeting
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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
Friday 15th December 2023
10.00 – 16.00
Work Party: Colyton Community Woodland - Working on the living Willow structure / hedge laying
Meet at Colyton picnic site (SY245934, What3Words: ///typed.stable.helper)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 16.00
Work Party: Colyton Community Woodland - Working on the living Willow structure / hedge laying
Meet at Colyton picnic site (SY245934, What3Words: ///typed.stable.helper)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 10th January 2024
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
** CHANGE OF DATE **
Thursday 15th February (not 21 Feb as previously advertised)
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Greylake and SWT Catcott Lows
Meet at the car park (ST399346 / TA7 9BP)
Bring drink and lunch
Wednesday 21st February
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG WINDS **
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG WINDS **
Wednesday 6th March
10.00 - 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Rousdon pump station - Clearance of settling ponds
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 pump station - Clearance of settling ponds
Meet Rousdon Estate (Parking area to west of Peek Mansion House, SY294905 w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 21st March
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
Saturday 23rd March
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 4th April
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 17th April
09.00 – All day
** CHANGE OF MEETING POINT **
Birdwatch: Portland Bill and Weymouth for Spring Migrants.
Meet at the Sweet Hill road lay-by DT5 2DS (SY683700, w3w ///pose.bandaged.vaccines)
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 20th April
11.00 – 15.00
Bluebell Day, Holyford Woods.
Shuttle bus from Colyford Village Hall, 10.45-14.30. Last return 15.00.
Walks in the woods, stalls, refreshments.
Contact EDDC for details
(01395 517557)
11.00 – 15.00
Bluebell Day, Holyford Woods.
Shuttle bus from Colyford Village Hall, 10.45-14.30. Last return 15.00.
Walks in the woods, stalls, refreshments.
Contact EDDC for details
(01395 517557)
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)
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 / [email protected]
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 / [email protected]
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
** Awaiting confirmation of date **
10.00 – 16.00
Festival of Wildlife
Seaton Wetlands: Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much
more...
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 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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Marvellous Moths
Come and learn about the wonderful world of moths with Paul Butter. We will open some moth
traps that have been put out overnight at the Wetlands and see some of the
amazing variety of moths and learn a bit about their habits and lifecycles.
All ages welcome.
Sunday 4th August starting at 10 am at Seaton Wetlands.
Meet at the Reed base.
Post code EX24 6QR. Map Ref SY251 918
What3words ///interval.contracts.pushing
Park at the Wetlands car park.
Come and learn about the wonderful world of moths with Paul Butter. We will open some moth
traps that have been put out overnight at the Wetlands and see some of the
amazing variety of moths and learn a bit about their habits and lifecycles.
All ages welcome.
Sunday 4th August starting at 10 am at Seaton Wetlands.
Meet at the Reed base.
Post code EX24 6QR. Map Ref SY251 918
What3words ///interval.contracts.pushing
Park at the Wetlands car park.
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)
** CANCELLED DUE TO ILL HEALTH **
Sunday 11th August
Plant identification Workshop
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)
** CANCELLED DUE TO ILL HEALTH **
Wednesday 21st August
Plant ID stroll – for River and Riverside plants.
Thursday 29th August
Family Activity afternoon
Family Activity afternoon
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 - 16.00
Family-Friendly BioBlitz
Seaton Wetlands
This is a drop-in event. A full schedule of activities is available at wildeastdevon.co.uk, including moth trapping, guided flower walks and a pre-bookable bat walk
10.00 - 16.00
Family-Friendly BioBlitz
Seaton Wetlands
This is a drop-in event. A full schedule of activities is available at wildeastdevon.co.uk, including moth trapping, guided flower walks and a pre-bookable bat walk
Sunday 15th September
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
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
w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)
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
w3w ///rated.loitering.noticing)
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.
** CANCELLED **
Wednesday 16th October
Undercliff Work Party: Goat Island
Wednesday 16th October
Undercliff Work Party: Goat Island
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
Bird watch: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
** CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST OF POOR WEATHER **
Bird watch: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
** CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST OF POOR WEATHER **
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 - 16:00
Joint task with Natural England and the National Trust
Lincombe, near Sidmouth - scrub control / grass cutting & raking
Meet on the dirt track at SY154885 w3w ///cleansed.washroom.consoled
Bring drink and lunch
10:00 - 16:00
Joint task with Natural England and the National Trust
Lincombe, near Sidmouth - scrub control / grass cutting & raking
Meet on the dirt track at SY154885 w3w ///cleansed.washroom.consoled
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
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Somerset Levels
** CANCELLED DUE TO FOG **
Wednesday 22nd January
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
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
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
** CANCELLED due to adverse weather**
Friday 21st February
Trinity Hill - Scrub clearance
Monday 3rd March
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
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
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
Thursday 10th April
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
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
Thursday 24th April
09.30 – 16:00
Birdwatch: Portland Bill and Weymouth for Spring Migrants.
Meet at the Sweet Hill road lay-by (SY 6827 6997, w3w ///vowel.landscape.severe, nearest PostCode DT5 2DX)
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 26th April
13.00 – 16.00
Bluebell Day, Holyford Woods.
Park at Colyton Grammar school and walk (c.20 mins)
Shuttle service for limited mobility visitors only (must be booked in advance).
Walks in the woods, stalls, refreshments.
13.00 – 16.00
Bluebell Day, Holyford Woods.
Park at Colyton Grammar school and walk (c.20 mins)
Shuttle service for limited mobility visitors only (must be booked in advance).
Walks in the woods, stalls, refreshments.
Thursday 1st May
10.00 – 15.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Emsworthy Mire, DWT. Four mile circular stroll on Dartmoor for birds, insects and flora.
Meet at the Car Park just beyond Saddle Tor on the B3387 (SX 748 762, ///shifts.boomer.mountains)
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Emsworthy Mire, DWT. Four mile circular stroll on Dartmoor for birds, insects and flora.
Meet at the Car Park just beyond Saddle Tor on the B3387 (SX 748 762, ///shifts.boomer.mountains)
Bring drink and lunch
Thursday 8th May
09.30 – 15.30
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Somerset Levels for Migrant warblers, Hobbies, Marsh Harriers and Bitterns.
Meet in the RSPB Ham Wall Car Park, Station Road (ST449396, w3w ///clipped.embarks.joyously, BA6 9SX)
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 – 15.30
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Somerset Levels for Migrant warblers, Hobbies, Marsh Harriers and Bitterns.
Meet in the RSPB Ham Wall Car Park, Station Road (ST449396, w3w ///clipped.embarks.joyously, BA6 9SX)
Bring drink and lunch
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thursday 10th July
Birdwatch at Aylesbeare Common.
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
Birdwatch at Aylesbeare Common.
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
Saturday 26th July
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand.
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand.
Saturday 2nd 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.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Saturday 27th September
13.45 – 16.30
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand.
13.45 – 16.30
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand.
Thursday 9th October
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Exminster Marshes & Turf Lock
Meet in Station Road car park, on right after rail bridge (tight turn!)
SX953872 /EX6 8DZ - w3w ///scope.wide.wires
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Exminster Marshes & Turf Lock
Meet in Station Road car park, on right after rail bridge (tight turn!)
SX953872 /EX6 8DZ - w3w ///scope.wide.wires
Bring drink and lunch
Monday 13th 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
Saturday 18th October
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!
Monday 3rd November
09.30 – 15.30
Joint National Trust / NE / AV&DCS Work Party: South Combe Farm
Gorse clearance / grassland restoration
All welcome. Wear walking boots.
Meet at Salcombe Regis Church car park (What3Words backward.mornings.throwaway)
Bring drink and lunch
** CANCELLED due to adverse weather**
Tuesday 4th November
Undercliff: Scrub clearance
Tuesday 4th November
Undercliff: Scrub clearance
Friday 21st November
09.30 - 15.30
Work Party: Holyford Woods - Woodland management
Limited Parking at Holyford Farm
SY236923 / EX24 6HW
Bring drink and lunch
09.30 - 15.30
Work Party: Holyford Woods - Woodland management
Limited Parking at Holyford Farm
SY236923 / EX24 6HW
Bring drink and lunch
Saturday 22nd November
15:00 - 16:30
Annual General Meeting
Followed by a talk by EDDC Ranger Ben Morgan-Brown on:
'The bats of Seaton Wetlands and Holyford Woods'
Colyford Memorial Hall
EX24 6PW
15:00 - 16:30
Annual General Meeting
Followed by a talk by EDDC Ranger Ben Morgan-Brown on:
'The bats of Seaton Wetlands and Holyford Woods'
Colyford Memorial Hall
EX24 6PW
Thursday 27th November
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Portland Harbour and optional RSPB Radipole, Weymouth
Meet at the Wild Chesil Centre, Ferrybridge car park
SY669756 / DT4 9XE - w3w ///remainder.shampoo.conveying
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Portland Harbour and optional RSPB Radipole, Weymouth
Meet at the Wild Chesil Centre, Ferrybridge car park
SY669756 / DT4 9XE - w3w ///remainder.shampoo.conveying
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 5th December 2025
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 11th December 2025
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh and Exe Estuary
Meet at Darts Farm lower car park
SX977883 / EX3 0QH - w3w ///adopts.sunset.verifying
Bring drink and lunch
10.00 – 15.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: RSPB Bowling Green Marsh and Exe Estuary
Meet at Darts Farm lower car park
SX977883 / EX3 0QH - w3w ///adopts.sunset.verifying
Bring drink and lunch
Friday 19th December 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
