Where to go this season - summer
In summer Devon’s butterflies, moths and dragonflies get the season moving. Here are some of the best nature reserves to see wildlife in the summer months
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Action for Insects
DWT's CEO, Harry Barton, reflects on the loss of insects globally and why we should care
Action for Insects
Insect populations are declining at an alarming rate. Find out what actions we can all take to stop this crisis!
Everyday Actions for Insects
Every day actions you can take to help stop the catastrophic decline of insects. We can all make a difference by pledging to make small changes which will make big differences: from going pesticide free, to planting seeds. Together, we can help our insect populations.
Urgent action needed for insects
A new report, Insect Declines and Why They Matter, commissioned by a group of Wildlife Trusts in the south west has revealed conclusively that drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have…
Why should we care about insects?
87% of all plant species need animal pollination and most of this is delivered by insects. Around three-quarters of all crop types grown by humans need to be pollinated by insects. If we want to…
Charity offers free nature-themed summer events for children
Devon Wildlife Trust is offering families in Exeter the chance to go wild this summer with free nature-themed events.
Wildlife Gardening
Wildlife friendly gardening encourages birds, bees, butterflies & hedgehogs to your garden. Read more on how to attract wildlife with plants, bug hotels & ponds.
New guide encourages us all to take urgent action for insects
• The Wildlife Trusts and partners launch new practical initiative to help insects and reverse sharp declines in their populations
• A FREE downloadable Guide to Taking Action for Insects is…
Why should we care about disappearing insects? by Professor Dave Goulson
Opinions are divided about insects. For some of us, insects are beautiful, fascinating, joyful creatures – their buzz or fluttering by a vital part of our spring and summer. Ecologists, farmers…
Grow wildlife-friendly herbs
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.
Chemical-free organic gardening
Go chemical-free in your garden to help wildlife! Here's how to prevent slugs and insects from eating your plants with wildlife-friendly methods.