This event is free to attend and open to all volunteers of groups in the CAG Devon network, and members of Devon Rewilding Network. 

About the event: 

CAG Devon is teaming up with the Devon Rewilding Network for a joint learning day focused on strengthening community involvement in rewilding and nature recovery.

The day includes:

• A morning of short talks (with Q&A) at Umberleigh Village Hall, showcasing projects putting nature and community at the heart of their work.
• An afternoon visit to Luckymoor Rewilding, with landowners Pete and Jane Kelly, to see nature recovery in action, get hands-on with a practical activity, and explore opportunities for nearby land to be rewilded as a community.

Throughout the day, we’ll look at different models for community‑led nature recovery – from land‑purchase approaches (including CICs), to working with town and parish councils, plus wider ways to empower local people to protect and restore nature.

The day offers a great opportunity to connect, learn and spark new ideas for your own projects, and support locally driven nature recovery across Devon.

What to expect/Timetable:

Morning session: Umberleigh Village Hall

Arrivals: from 9:30am
Venue: Umberleigh Village Hall, EX37 9AA

10:00 am – 12.30 pm – Morning talks

You’ll hear from:

• Andy Bell – North Devon Biosphere Communities Project
• Nick/Claire Withers – Sustainable Chulmleigh
• Lawrence Simanowitz – Wood Could Should CIC
• Franny Armstrong – Wild Tiverton CIC

Tea/coffee will be available during a mid-morning break.

12.30 pm – 13.15 pm – Lunch and Travel

• Please bring a packed lunch. 
• Travel to Luckymoor Rewilding (10 minutes by car, car sharing encouraged)
  

Afternoon session: Luckymoor Rewilding

13.15 pm –14.00 pm – Site tour (with landowners Pete & Jane Kelly)
Including discussion around opportunities for community‑driven rewilding, building on ideas from the morning session. 

14.00 pm –14.45 pm – Optional practical Activity
A hands-on tree‑guard removal session to connect with the land and each other through shared action.

14:45 pm – 15:00 pm — Return to Umberleigh Village Hall

Please note: the visit to Luckymoor will involve some uneven ground and slopes, appropriate footwear (walking boots or wellies) recommended.

Getting there:

Umberleigh Village Hall:

Address: Umberleigh Village Hall, Umberleigh, EX37 9AA
Google maps link

Umberleigh Village Hall is located on the A377 beside Umberleigh Railway Station, making it easily accessible by road and by train from Barnstaple, Exeter, South Molton and Torrington.

Luckymoor Rewilding:

Address: Luckymoor Rewilding, Yarnscombe EX31 3NF
(Postcode for guidance only – see instructions below)

Luckymoor is located to the East of Luckaborough Glamping. The site entrance is off B3227 between Atherington and Torrington, marked by two black and white bollards, opposite Kelland Wood.

Google maps link
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You are welcome to attend the morning session only if preferred. Please indicate whether you intend to stay for the afternoon session upon booking.