Kelly Pritchard, Author at East Devon National Landscape

Thriving Heath Lobelia: Promising Planting Update

The Heath Lobelia is one of our ‘elusive eight’ special species and our dedicated team of volunteers, or Heath Lobelia Champions as we call them, work tirelessly towards its conservation. Alison Scrase, an AONB Ambassador and volunteer from the group, has...

Meadow Safari – Wildlife & Wild Flowers

We continued our 60th anniversary celebrations this month with a fantastic event at Bolshayne Meadow, near Colyton. A delightful summer safari took place, guiding participants through the enchanting depths of a magnificent wetland meadow. The leisurely-paced walk...

£250,000 in grant funding available for rural projects from The Prince’s Countryside Fund

The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) is inviting applications for grants of up to £25,000 from community projects across the UK, with up to £250,000 available. The PCF is interested in projects that will make a difference in rural communities across the UK and clearly...

Wild About Devon – Community Grants

Wild About Devon has just launched its second year of community grants! The aim of this grant scheme is to provide an easy way for community groups to access small amounts of funding to start a wildlife group or carry out activities that promote wildlife. Funds can be...

Join Devon’s dog lovers and keep your pets’ paws on paths

Devon Loves Dogs is asking dog owners and walkers to keep their dogs’ paws on paths to protect ground-nesting birds. Some of the UK’s most endangered birds make their nests on the ground during spring and summer so it’s important not to disturb them when...