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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Improving access on nature reserves
Find out how we’ve been improving accessibility on some of our key nature reserves, providing easier access for as wide a range of visitors as possible.
Devon Nature Reserves Fund
Daily care of DWT's 57 havens for wildlife takes a huge amount of time and resource: on average, it costs £2000 per day to manage these reserves. Donate today
Events and filming on DWT nature reserves
Devon Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves have been featured world-wide in TV series and feature films, they’ve also been the setting for many cultural and other events. No wonder: the 50+ wild spaces we look after contain some of the UK’s most dramatic scenery and awe-inspiring nature. If you are thinking of using one of our nature reserves for your event – large or small - for any commercial or charitable activity, then you must contact us first and seek permission.
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.
Nature reserves remain open, but keep it local
Devon Wildlife Trust announces that its nature reserves will remain open during lockdown, but the message is people should stay local and observe national lockdown restrictions.
Farming Rules for Water Updates (UST Dart e-news)
Find out the latest info and updates on the Farming Rules for Water.
Trust reveals latest nature reserve
We're proud to reveal our latest and 58th nature reserve: Ideford Common.
Nature reserve sees moor improvements
A much-loved Dartmoor’s nature reserve has undergone vital conservation work which will benefit its precious wildlife.
MPs receive nature ‘news from the future’ on April Fool’s Day
Environment, conservation, animal welfare and access charities challenge Government to set a State of Nature target to make the hopeful headlines come true.
Attack on nature
This is a dark time for our natural world. We’ve just experienced the worst drought in living memory and a summer pockmarked by wildfires, rivers swollen with sewage and beaches closed due to the…
Volunteers celebrate four decades of devotion to Devon nature reserve
A dedicated group of volunteers has celebrated 40 years of work conserving one of the North Devon’s best-loved nature havens.