Wild East Devon deliver practical habitat management across 10 Nature reserves and manage19 miles of Coast path. We provide a range of volunteering opportunities to 200 volunteers. We deliver an inspiring educational service to schools and community groups and promote exciting outdoor events with numerous partner organisations. The environment and conservation is at the core of our work.
Featured Events
Spoon Carving for Beginners
Now Playing. Ends 21 Aug 2024
Suitable for those with no or little carving experience. Starting with an axed-out blank you will use straight and curved knifes to carve your very own wooden spoon.
Bat Walk at Seaton
Now Playing. Ends 06 Sep 2024
Join us at our lovely Seaton Wetlands for a guided bat walk with our Ranger Ben. You will get to use a bat detector, get the chance to potentially hear some bat calls and learn all about the species.
Yoga at Seaton Wetlands
Now Playing. Ends 05 Sep 2024
Relax with us and yoga guide Lynn at Seaton Wetlands. Connecting with nature, your body and breath through gentle mindful movements, breathing techniques and meditation.
Bird Ringing - Borrow Pit
Now Playing. Ends 10 Aug 2024
Come join the Axe Estuary Ringing Group down at the Borrow Pit at Seaton Wetlands and learn the importance of bird ringing and what data they collect, whilst learning more about certain species.
Canoe Safari
Now Playing. Ends 16 Sep 2024
We welcome you to this Canoe Safari guided by the Axe Vale Canoe Club. This session is aimed at having some fun paddling on the picturesque River Axe Estuary providing not just an introduction to Canoeing but an informative Safari exploring the wildlife and plant life of this unique estuary environment.
AV&DCS Family Explorer Day Colyton Community Woods
28 May 2024
Join the Axe Valley and District Conservation ranger along with Wild East Devon educational ranger Penny to explore the site, learn about wildlife and get creative using natural materials.
Nightjar Guided Walk
Starts 31 May 2024
Join one of the Wild East Devon team for a sunset guided walk around our Trinity Hill nature reserve to talk about the rare Nightjar. Hopefully see this beautiful bird and hear its beautiful churring.
Plant Sale
08 Jun 2024
Come down to Seaton Wetlands for some lovely cake and beverages and browse our lovely selection of donated plants and flowers. 10am - 2pm
Bird Portrait Workshop
Starts 22 Jun 2024
Join natural history artist James Winrow on this inspirational one day workshop introducing the techniques and tools he uses to capture the character and delicate beauty of birds.
Wild Honiton Volunteering - Honiton Bottom
03 Aug 2024
Get involved with the practical management of our community nature reserve. Free event and a chance to get outside in nature and help with our conservation.
Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Monday
05 Aug 2024
Summer holiday club 5th - 9th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Tuesday
06 Aug 2024
Summer holiday club 5th - 9th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Wednesday
07 Aug 2024
Summer holiday club 5th - 9th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Seaton wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Thursday
08 Aug 2024
Summer holiday club 5th - 9th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Friday
09 Aug 2024
Summer holiday club 5th - 9th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Summer Crafts at Seaton Wetlands
Starts 14 Aug 2024
Join our education ranger, Penny for our popular family crafts event. Use natural materials and small tools to create several different spring themed crafts to take home and cook a tasty snack over the camp fire.
Fun in the Stream at Seaton Wetlands
Starts 22 Aug 2024
Go stream dipping with the education ranger to find out what is living in Stafford brook, make a mini raft to sail, build a dam and have a great time splashing about in the water!
Bat Box Making at Seaton Wetlands
24 Aug 2024
Join our Wild East Devon Ranger Ben to make a bat box to take home. This event is to celebrate International Bat Night running 24th-25th August.
Bug Hunt at Honiton Bottom
28 Aug 2024
Search for the bugs that make Honiton Bottom Community nature reserve their home. Swish bug nets through the meadow grass and go dipping in the stream to see what you can find.
AV&DCS Family Explorer Day at Holyford Woods
29 Aug 2024
Join the Axe Valley and District Conservation ranger along with Wild East Devon's education ranger Penny to explore the site, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials.