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Wildlife Events in Devon


Things to do in Devon this springtime:

DWT runs hundreds of wildlife events in Devon each year.

To find out what's on in Devon start searching the listings below.

Your passport to wildlife activities in Devon is here!

  • See the wheels turn at DWT's Cricklepit Mill. Join in at a National Mill's day event on Sat 11 May in Exeter
  • Discover the beauty of DWT's Emsworthy nature reserve at a Discovery Day on Sunday 12 May
  • Take to your bike for a sponsored ride for DWT through the Heart of Dartmoor on Sat 18 May

Events on in Devon

Coastal flowers and butterflies - 23 Jun

Date: 23rd June 2013

Time: 10:30am-2:30pm

Explore the coastal flowers and butterflies near Bolt Head. Bring picnic. Route avoids very steep climbs but wear suitable shoes/boots. Suggested donation £2. Park off the old RAF airfield on Soar Mill Road at the end of Marlborough (grid ref SX 713 375). Nearest toilets Marlborough.

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Orchids and more - 25 Jun

Date: 25th June 2013

Time: 7pm-9:30pm

Guided walk through the natural wildflower 'garden' of the southern part of this North Devon Biosphere Reserve. Booking essential. Sorry no dogs (except Assistance Dogs).

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Flowers of an ancient hedgerow - 25 Jun

Date: 25th June 2013

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Stroll along Marsh Lane to list the many flowers in a short stretch of ancient hedgerow by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Tebbit. Suitable for all ages. No booking required. Suggested donation £2. Meet at Station Road car park in Bovey Tracey (grid ref SX 815 782).

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Haymeadows guided walk - 26 Jun

Date: 26th June 2013

Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm

Guided walk led by Phil Page. Meet at Postbridge Visitor Centre car park. Booking essential, maximum 17 places.

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Glow worms, bats and nightjars - 27 Jun

Date: 27th June 2013

Time: 9pm-11pm

Join Ian Chadwick, DWT Nature Reserves Officer, for an evening walk round the reserve listening for bats and nightjars, and searching for glow-worms. Uneven terrain, stout footwear essential and don't forget your torch. Meet at the reserve’s north entrance (grid ref SY 030 849). Booking essential

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Culm specialities - 27 Jun

Date: 27th June 2013

Time: 11am-5pm

Typical plants and insects of this special mid-Devon grassland habitat. Booking essential. Sorry no dogs (except Assistance Dogs)

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