Wilder Diaries

Three people standing around a small container which is being filled with water and aquatic plants in an urban community for wildlife - displays the text 'Wilder Diaries: The stories behind Wilder Communities' over the top

Penny Dixie

Behind the scenes with Wilder Diaries!

Wilder Communities isn't about an end destination, it's about the journey. Find out what groups across Devon are doing to make their communities wilder, whether they're just getting started or have done multiple projects to help nature already, join us in celebrating their journeys.

A group of people congregating together on a coastal cliff top.

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Wilder Diaries: Creating wildflower meadows at Hillsborough

Find out what the Friends of Hillsborough, Ilfracombe, have been up to!

Dannie and Andrew from Leafy Fields Glamping standing on the balcony of one of the cabins at the site

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Wilder Diaries: Creating an oasis for families and wildlife

How do you create a successful family-friendly glamping site that not only caters to those with hidden disabilities, but also benefits…

A grass area with some benches surrounded by trees

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Wilder Diaries: Helen Rowett Community Garden

We heard from Carolyn Tiley from the The Helen Rowett Memorial Garden, Dousland, to find out more about how the group got started!

A stall with lots of small plants, a sign in front reads 'St Thomas Community Garden'

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Wilder Diaries: Good to Grow Week with St Thomas Community Garden

We heard from Clemence from St Thomas Community Garden who co-organised 'Good to Grow Week' to encourage people to get…

Toads crossing sign in Stalisfield Road by Pam Fray, via geograph.org

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Wilder Diaries: Toads on Roads

We spoke to Lyn from Sustainable Ashprington to find out about their yearly toad patrols…

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Wilder Diaries: Community Composting with Sustainable South Hams

In the spirit of embracing sustainability and community involvement, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Sustainable South Hams…

Close up photo of vegetation in the veg garden at Sidmouth Community Food Forest

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Wilder Diaries: A Community Food Forest For People and Wildlife

Stefan Drew from Sidmouth Community Food Forest shares what you can expect to find in a food forest and the work the group have been…

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Wilder Diaries: Helping hedgehogs in Landkey

Landkey Hedgehog group have been busy over the last few months on some fabulous projects to connect spaces together and engage villagers…

Child pond dipping at a nature reserves discovery day

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Wilder Diaries: Pond success at Blundell's School!

Find out how Blundell's School in Tiverton have turned their school grounds into a wildlife haven!

Big boulders in the middle of the River Dart, Dartmeet

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Wilder Diaries: South Devon River Champions

Find out what the South Devon River Champions have been up to!

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Wilder Diaries: Creating space for wildlife and hope

Emily, our Nextdoor Nature Officer, has been supporting staff and patients at Pinhoe View Hospital to create a wildlife haven in their…

Group of people sitting around a small outbuilding

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Wilder Diaries: Getting started and finding funding

Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group (BANG) has been working to enhance the habitats and their associated biodiversity within…

Photo, Paul Harris/ 2020 Vision

Want to share your story for #WilderDiaries?

If you're part of a group that is taking positive steps to help wildlife where you live, learn, work, or play, we'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with the team now by emailing us to share what you've been up to.

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