Wilder Future: a toad's view
It’s always intrigued me that Kenneth Grahame chose Toad as his most impulsive, charismatic and rumbustious character. An adrenaline junky, desperate to be loved and the antithesis of Ratty’s…
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Natterjack toad
The rare natterjack toad is found at just a few coastal locations, where it prefers shallow pools on sand dunes, heaths and marshes.
Common toad
Despite its warts and ancient associations with witches, the common toad is a gardener's friend, sucking up slugs and snails. It is famous for migrating en masse to its breeding ponds.
Toad's Journey
If you were a toad in your neighbourhood and needed to find your way to a safe place to breed, what obstacles would you encounter along the way?
Membership Events Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to support DWT’s team of membership recruiters by leading engaging activities at shows and events across Devon.
Pond Dipping Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to lead pond dipping sessions that will introduce holidaymakers in Devon to the river work that we do and the wildlife species that benefit.
My 6 weeks as a DWT volunteer
'I was lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical from my workplace in order to volunteer on a project I felt passionately about. Luckily for me the Devon…
Wilder Future: a vole's view
Ratty. Sensible, dependable, loyal, comfortable in his own skin, writes Harry Barton, Devon Wildlife Trust's CEO. He is the character who gives the river in Wind in the Willows its sense of…
Wilder Diaries: Pinhoe View Hospital
Pinhoe View Hospital in Exeter provides care across two wards for people who have enduring mental health problems. Each ward at the hospital has access to its own garden. Through Nextdoor Nature…
Cards For Good Causes Volunteer
Devon Wildlife Trust is seeking volunteers to help with the busy coming Christmas season! Cards For Good Causes volunteers can help at locations across Devon to sell our Christmas cards and promote our work.
Wilder Future: a badger's view
Badger. Strong defiant, paternal, the only animal that the weasels and stoats won’t dare to cross. It is badger who the other animals turn to when things go wrong, the reluctant leader who steps…
Wilder Future: a mole's view
It’s a crisp, early spring morning of watery sun and rippling bird song. The April greens are at their sharpest, the leaves of every plant impossibly lush. The flowers pushing themselves up among…