Picking out the invasive species Himalayan balsam from along the footpath in the meadow adjacent to the River Erme, in Ermington. Meeting at the Ermington Store & More Hub and then proceeding to opposite the Plantation Hotel, up to Sequer's Bridge. We have the Landowner's permission. All are welcome. Bring sun cream and water!
Join us for an illustrated presentation by Dr Trevor Day, Marine Biologist & Author. Drawing on his experience of diving with sharks, Dr Trevor will put straight many of the misunderstandings about these legendary fish by answering the following questions: • How are sharks different from other fish? • How do they sense their surroundings […]
Become a Citizen Scientist. Learn how to find and ID creepy crawlies and flying insects in your garden. Bring friends, family and curiosity Tools, cake and refreshments provided! All welcome!
SOCIAL EVENING WITH BRING & SHARE SUPPER Followed by:- THE FILM: ‘SIX INCHES OF SOIL’ (2024), (running time 1hr 36m) THURS 20TH FEBRUARY 7PM MARS Recreation Hall, Modbury The film ‘Six Inches of Soil’ tells the story of remarkable farmers, communities, small businesses, chefs and entrepreneurs who are leading the way to transform how our […]
For National Nest Box Week join us for a FREE workshop on Friday 21st February at Endecott House, Chagford and make a bird box to install in the parishes of Chagford and Moretonhampstead. Many of us are aware of how vital it is to feed our garden birds, but it's also just as important that […]
Join us at in the Stag Suite at the White Hart Hotel, Moretonhampstead on Thursday 27th March for a FREE community screening of Six Inches of Soil followed by Q&A. This film follows a year in the lives of three remarkable young British farmers, as they try to change the way they grow food and […]
You are invited to a viewing of this award-winning short film at The New Carlton Cinema, Okehampton - 'Recovering the Rainforest.' Join us for 10 minutes of visual delight exploring the UK's beautiful, rare, temperate rainforests, written and narrated by award-winning science communicator, Sophie Pavelle. Following the film there will be an intimate, live Q&A […]
Join Plastic Free Okehampton and other local environmental groups for our culmination of The Great Big Green Week. We will be holding our annual Eco Fair where you will have the opportunity to join in with practical environmental activities in The Charter Hall and around town. Activities will include undertaking a bio-blitz of the grounds […]
As part of our Eco Fair, we are running a bio-blitz within the grounds of our local Church. Meeting at the Eco Fair in The Charter Hall, we aim to leave at approximately 10am and walk up to All Saints Parish Church. It's not a long walk but it is up hill and we may […]
The North Devon Coast National Landscape is holding a wildlife discovery event on the stunning coastal land surrounding Atlantic Academy, Bideford, in June. The National Lottery Heritage Project, Finding Nature’s Footprints, is bringing a “BioBlitz” to the area which will bring together students and the local community to search for and identifying as much wildlife […]
Come along to the West Devon Wildlife Warden Scheme and Parklife (SW)’s meadow creation events in Tavistock to help transform local green spaces in into lively wildflower meadows. This is a wonderful opportunity for all West Devon residents to dive in, work hands-on, and gain real experience in building new habitats. Work with us to […]
All welcome to help with the 'light touch' maintenance of Uffculme's Wildlife Pond. Tasks suitable for all abilities, including monitoring and recording our flora, fauna and fungi finds in and around this lovely 'wild for wildlife' pond and surrounds. We're also keeping a stretch of the main road in central Uffculme lightly maintained so that […]