Common prawn
The common prawn is a familiar sight to anyone who has spent time exploring rockpools - particularly their characteristic quick dart into the darkness just as you spot them!
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Our Community
Find out who’s who at DWT. With more than 100 members of staff, 300 active volunteers and 35,000 supporters, we have a big team at Devon Wildlife Trust.
Barnacle goose
The black-and-white barnacle goose flies here for the 'warmer' winter from Greenland and Svalbard. This epic journey was once a mystery to people, who thought it hatched from the goose…
Lugworm
Have you ever seen those worm-like mounds on beaches? Those are a sign of lugworms! The worms themselves are very rarely seen except by fishermen who dig them up for bait.
Orca
Orca, sometimes known as ‘killer whales’, are unmistakable with their black and white markings. Although we do have a small group of orca who live in British waters, you would be lucky to see them…
Rabbit
Who doesn’t love spotting rabbits hopping through long grass during a walk in the countryside? They are a common sight but it is always a treat to see their curious faces popping up, ears stood…
Our Partners
Partnership is at the heart of how we work. In whatever we do, we seek out groups and organisations who add value to our mission and strength to our voice, who can bring expertise and diverse perspectives. We do not work alone, and our partners are our friends, our colleagues and a play a crucial role in our successes.
Free trees for your farm
Our Free Tree Offer is available for farmers, landowners and managers. It is made possible with support from the Woodland Trust, who supply the trees for free!
Ashculm Turbary
This wet and wild nature reserve provides rich rewards for visitors prepared to take their time and who don't mind a bit of mud!
Celebrating the River Plym!
Everyone is welcome to join a unique public celebration of the River Plym, its wildlife and the communities who live along its length.
The River Plym Project
The River Plym flows from Dartmoor, to Plymouth, and into the sea. By connecting with the people who live and work alongside the Plym, this project looked to understand how local communities currently engage with the River Plym.
Help With Collection Tins
DWT has a number of collecting tins in various outlets across Devon. We need people who can service these tins, collect and bank the money and express our appreciation to the outlets that host them.