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Community Events
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Wild About Devon Awards
Do you know a group or individual in Devon who has made a significant impact on local nature and wildlife? The Wild About Devon Awards, organised by the Devon Local Nature Partnership, are now open for nominations!
They are seeking projects, schemes, or initiatives from 2024 that have:
- Enhanced the wildlife value of an area, and
- Actively engaged their community.
Award Categories:
- Wildlife Community Group of the Year
- Wildlife Parish & Town Council of the Year
- Outstanding Individual Award
Nomination Deadline: Friday, 28th February 2025
Coastwise Spring Programme of events and talks
Coastwise is an organisation that offers a variety of educational and recreational activities, focusing on coastal and marine environments. Explore a diverse array of topics and engaging visits designed to cater to all levels of knowledge and energy.
Wild Week @ Coastal Trail (Dartmouth)
From 15th – 21st February, join Wild Week - a week of celebrating the incredible wildlife, including opportunities to meet some of Devon's most passionate experts, discover inspiring local conservation projects, and learn how you can easily make a real impact in protecting and restoring our natural world.
Whether you’re a lifelong nature enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, Wild Week @ Coastal Trail promises to be an exciting, enlightening experience.
Calling lovers of wildlife and nature!
Join Common Flora for monthly sessions to look at and learn about nature in fields with beautiful views in south Devon.
Looking and listening, gently walking, sitting or lying near the field edges we soak up the atmosphere and breathe the fresh air while we learn about nature and how to care for it. No regular commitment required, sessions happen about once per month. Each site has toilet facilities. Spare outdoor clothes. Delicious food and lots of laughs for free!
Travel and care expenses paid if you are on a low income or vulnerable in some way. Please contact Jane on mail@commonflora.co.uk or call 07716588749
Events and workshops at The Italian Garden
Various dates. Great Ambrook Avenue, Ipplepen, TQ12 5UL
Guided tours, drawing workshops and more at The Italian Garden.
Totnes Climate Hub Events
Various dates. The Mansion, 36 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP
The Totnes Climate Hub has been created to inspire, educate and enable our community to respond to our local and planetary challenges more effectively and together. Various events are hosting each month including climate cafes, energy advice sessions, walks, talks, and more.
What's on at Rosemoor.
Various dates. RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington EX38 8PH
Nestled in a Devon valley, RHS Garden Rosemoor blends formal and informal plantings to magical effect. Find your next event, course or workshop there.
Skills Bootcamp in Regenerative Land-based Systems
Free for participants, made possible by Devon County Council, Skills Bootcamps and Train 4 Tomorrow, and certified by Crossfields Institute, the Apricot Centre @Huxhams Cross Farm and Landworkers Alliance present the Level 2 Skills Bootcamp in Regenerative Land-Based Systems to introduce people to the world of regenerative farming and help them gain skills for furthering their work and becoming part of the future of farming. Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee.
12 sessions will take place on Wednesdays, 9am- 4pm. Dates are specified for each cohort upon application and confirmed once you are accepted on a course. You must attend 80% of the course to complete.
Applications are continuously open for 2024 cohorts.
Community orchard webinar recording
Saving Devon’s Treescapes recently teamed up with Adam’s Apples Fruit Tree Nursery based near Honiton to deliver a webinar aimed at anyone interested in creating a community orchard – if you missed it, catch up on our YouTube channel.