Just because the summer is over, doesn’t mean that the fun has to end... To make sure the adventures keep on rolling, East Devon District Council’s Countryside team, together with 13 partner organisations, has been busy putting together a packed programme of 100 exciting events that will be taking place across the whole of East Devon from October 2016 through to March 2017.
There’s something for everyone with a wide range of fun filled outdoor activities, suitable for people of all ages. Choose from traditional favourites such as bird box making, wildlife gardening and wreathing...
East Devon District Council countryside team is inviting holiday makers and local families to come and discover the rock pools of East Devon.
The team is holding four special events in August and September so that you can explore the mysterious world of rock pools with the Countryside Rangers and learn where to look and what to look for.
The rock pool events are being held on:
Friday 5 August, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Exmouth beach, to the left of the lifeboat station, Queens Drive
Tuesday 16 August, 10am to 12noon, Ladram Bay beach (right hand side of
A week of activities celebrating the beautiful heathland landscape of East Devon. Sunday 24 July to Saturday 30 July 2016.
Whether you enjoy wildlife, history or getting active in the outdoors there is something for everyone!
The week kicks off with the family festival day on Sunday 24 July at Woodbury Castle.
For more information on events throughout the week take a look at the guide, available at TICs and keep checking our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/heathweek/
Drop-in session - improve your bird identification skills, whatever your level of knowledge, with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.
Meet in the Island hide at Seaton Wetlands. Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.
Drop-in session - improve your bird identification skills, whatever your level of knowledge, with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.
Meet in the Tower hide at Seaton Wetlands. Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.
Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group
An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.
Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information.
East Devon Countryside team provide events for all ages throughout the summer
There are a number of exciting events coming up this summer for all ages to enjoy.
Whether you fancy seeing wildlife from a canoe on one of the Countryside Canoe safari’s or want to learn more about the sea life found in rock pools there is something for everyone.
Events coming up include:
Saturday 18 June: Wake up to Wildlife: moths, birds & breakfast, 8am to 10am on Seaton Wetlands. Join the EDDC Rangers and a group of experienced volunteers for a morning of Bird ringing and...
Explore East Devon with Countryside's Education Rangers over half term
The Countryside team is offering a fun-filled programme of events for children and their families this half term - from splashing in the stream at Honiton Bottom, or digging for worms in Exmouth.
The events aim to inspire children and adults to get out and explore their natural environment through fun games and activities.
All of the events listed cost just £4 per child with a discount offered to East Devon District Council tenants. Places must be booked in advance.
