conservation

Trinity hill LNR work party

Event Date: 
18/01/2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Trinity HIll LNR, Trinity Hill Road, Nr Axminster, EX13 8TB

Help with practical tasks at Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve

Help to clear away some of the scrub and Rhododendrons at Trinity Hill with the East Devon District Council Countryside team, Conservation volunteers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society.

Your work will clear the way for Exmoor ponies who will come and finish the clearance work as they graze!

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing.

All equipment required will be provided.

Find out more here:

Help the heath

Event Date: 
12/01/2017 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve, Trinity Hill Road, EX13 8TB

Join the East Devon Conservation volunteers on a practical task

Join the East Devon Conservation volunteers on this practical work party to help restore the heathland of Trinity Hill.

Hot drinks and biscuits provided.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothes.

All equipment required will be provided.

Please contact the Countryside Ranger, Nathan Robinson with any questions: nrobinson@eastdevon.gov.uk

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/january-2017/help...

Holyford Woods work party

Event Date: 
14/12/2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Holyford Farm (SY 236 923) , Holyford Woods, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HW

Join a practical work group in Holyford Woods

Join the EDDC Conservation volunteers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Volunteers in Holyford Woods for a woodland management work party in the lovely Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproofs and bring your lunch.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/hol...

Tree planting

Event Date: 
08/12/2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Knapp Copse car park, Putts Corner, Sidbury, EX10 0QQ

A day of tree planting with the Countryside team and volunteers

Can you help us plant new trees?

On Thursday 8 December the East Devon District Council Conservation volunteers will be planting trees in the stunning Roncombe Valley.

Please come along and lend a hand on this important conservation task.

Tea and biscuits provided.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing.

Please contact the Countryside Ranger, Nathan Robinson with any questions: nrobinson@eastdevon.gov.uk

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

What's that bird? (1 December)

Event Date: 
01/12/2016 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Tower Hide, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Devon, EX12 2DQ

Improve your bird identification skills

An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come and bird watch with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

find out more here; http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/wha...

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
17/11/2016 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Tower Hide, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, EX12 2SP

Develop your bird watching skils with an experienced guide in the hide!

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/november-2016/wha...

M&S and Marine Conservation Society to spark something good for Plymouth

Event Date: 
10/09/2016 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Batten Bay Beach

M&S and The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.

On Saturday 10 September, we are calling on volunteers to help us care for the sea and sea life in Plymouth by getting rid of unwanted beach rubbish and helping to prevent more rubbish on Batten Bay beach. While cleaning the beach, MCS will collect and record information that will aid their campaigns in the future and hopefully prevent or...

Bird ringing demonstration 24th September

Event Date: 
24/09/2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Discovery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group

An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

Bird ringing demonstration 13th September

Event Date: 
13/09/2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Discovery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Wetlands, EX12 2SP

Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group

An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information or cancellation.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

Bird ringing demonstration 3rd - 4th September

Event Date: 
03/09/2016 - 9:00am to 04/09/2016 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Discovery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Come and watch bird ringing with the Axe Estuary Ringing Group

An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information or cancellation.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

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