Narrow-headed ant
A very rare ant, once found on heathland across southern England but now restricted to Scotland and Devon. It constructs distinctive thatched nests in open areas at the edges of scrub, and forages…
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The Narrow Headed Ant talk by John Walters (Bovey Tracey Local Group event)
This talk will explore the amazing world of ants and focus on a Devon speciality the Narrow-headed Ant. In England it is now confined to the Devon Wildlife Trusts’ Chudleigh Knighton Heath reserve…
Volunteer Assistant Head Gardener
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist the Head Gardener at Cricklepit Mill Wildlife Garden.
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…
Marine Engagement Volunteer
We're looking for individuals passionate about our marine environment to join our volunteering team at Wembury.
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.
Black-headed gull
The black-headed gull is actually a chocolate-brown headed gull! And for much of the year, it's head even turns white. Look out for it in large, noisy flocks on a variety of habitats.
Northern Devon Natural Solutions Volunteer
This group will help to deliver practical conservation works across privately owned holdings and common land, primarily as part of the Culm Grassland Natural Flood Management Project.
Practical volunteer work: Meeth Quarry
Come and help with practical tasks throughout the year at this stunning north Devon nature reserve.
Yarrow
Yarrow can be found in many grasslands, from lawns to meadows, its flat-topped clusters of flower heads appearing from June. Cultivated varieties are garden favourites.