About the event

Join Devon Wildlife Trust for a day long training session, aimed at East Devon residents wishing to join our Marine Strandings Network!

Join us at Charlie's Beach School in Exmouth for this day long training session, learning all about the Devon Marine Strandings Network; marine mammal identification; H&S and how to collect data on dead marine wildlife during the morning session.

In the afternoon we will head down on to the beach (weather dependent) to run a simulated strandings call-out, using life-sized models, to train you in recording, health and safety, and retrieval procedures. This will be a fun day, but with a serious purpose.

The training costs £17.50 and booking is essential as places are limited. At the end of the day, you will be qualified to join Devon Wildlife Trust's Marine Strandings Volunteer Network (MSN) and will register to become a DWT Volunteer. You will then receive a digital training pack via email.

You will need to bring your own lunch, and be sure to bring warm clothes, water proofs and sensible shoes with you for the afternoon outdoor session.

The closest car park is Queen's Drive Echelon Car Park - EX8 2AY.

Important Accessibility Information

Charlie's Beach School is single story with an accessible toilet. If you have any specific access requirements, please contact us before booking.

PLEASE NOTE: This training is for (adult) East Devon residents who will go on to volunteer to attend strandings along the East Devon coastline (Exmouth-Seaton). There is a separate course for North & South Devon residents (please see our events page).