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Wildlife Events in Devon: A guide to what’s on and things to do

Devon Wildlife Trust puts on over 100 local events in Devon each year, including festivals, nature reserve open days, walks, conservation work days, wildlife surveys, talks and fun days out.

There is a wide range of things to do and activities for all ages and levels of interest, from families looking for a fun day out to wildlife enthusiasts wanting to learn more or help with conservation.

Use the search boxes to find out things to do in your area of Devon. Listed below are the latest events and activities coming up. Find out what's on now!

Also don't miss our Courses and Training page for more details about ways to learn new wildlife skills.

Events on in Devon

Rockpool ramble

Date: 3rd June 2012

Time: 10.30am

Meet at Wembury Marine Centre for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in Devon. No need to book – just come along on the day. For more information visit www.wemburymarinecentre.org Organised by DWT for the Wembury Marine Centre Partnership

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Tide and time

Date: 4th June 2012

Time: 11am

Tide and time

Explore the movements of the tides at Wembury and look for patterns in time. Will you be able to spot when the tide turns? Meet at Wembury Marine Centre. For more information visit www.wemburymarinecentre.org Organised by DWT for the Wembury Marine Centre Partnership

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A hidden gem - 5 June 2012

Date: 5th June 2012

Time: 6.45 - 9pm

Walk around a private nature reserve. Meet a little earlier to share transport. Booking essential; contact Joyce Dignam on joyce@smartemail.co.uk/01271 374324 or Paul Madgett on madgett@hotmail.com/01271 812617. Small donation requested; children free; sorry no dogs. Organised by Barnstaple & District DWT Local Group

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Urban peregrines - 6 June 2012

Date: 6th June 2012

Time: 8pm

Illustrated talk on urban peregrines by Nick Dixon. £3 suggested donation. At the Parish Church Centre, Plymouth Road, Tavistock (next to Bedford Hotel). Organised by Tavistock DWT Local Group

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Milling at Cricklepit - 8 June 2012

Date: 8th June 2012

Time: 10am - 12noon

Milling at Cricklepit - 8 June 2012

New for DWT’s 50th year, Cricklepit Mill, home of Devon Wildlife Trust, is opening its doors for regular milling sessions on the second Friday of every month! Come and see DWT’s beautifully restored watermill, and watch as the volunteer millers grind wheat for flour in the traditional way. Admission is free...

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Hay meadows, orchids and orchards - 10 June 2012

Date: 10th June 2012

Time: 2.30pm

Visit a traditional Blackdown Hills farm managed for wildlife. Two hour guided walk through hay meadows dating from the 1800s, cider orchard and orchids. Refreshments available. £2.50 suggested donation. At Goren Farm (www.goren.co.uk) near Stockland, Blackdown Hills (grid ref ST 232 018). Booking essential please e-mail alislade@aol.com or phone 01392 211733...

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