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 National Landscape Ambassador and volunteer from the group,...
Poetree in the Park – Woodend Medieval Deer Park
On Saturday 25 Feb we took a step back in time with our ‘Poettree in the Park’ event and shared a rare opportunity to explore the Medieval Deer Park at Shute. Adults and children joined us for a special Nature Poetry walk that combined creativity, history and nature....
Brown Hairstreak Egg Hunt – Volunteer surveyors needed!
We need volunteers to help us explore East Devon’s historic hedgerows to survey blackthorn for the beautiful eggs of the Brown Hairstreak butterfly - one of 8 endangered species we are supporting through our East Devon National Landscape Saving Special Species...
Bat walk and… bingo?
Well, what an adventure I persuaded a couple of friends to come on a bat walk with me. We were doing Sober September (I know it's normally October), and we wanted to fill our time with activities that didn’t involve alcohol on a Saturday night. My two comrades were...
Woodland flower survey launched to help protect rare species in East Devon
Spring has well and truly arrived with wildlife bursting into life. It's the perfect time to get out and explore our woodlands, which are awash with spring flowers... - and whilst you are there you could help with wildlife conservation. You don’t have to be an expert...
Saving Special Species – Update
The Grey Long-Eared Bat Project The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Team and Bat Conservation Trust are working together on this exciting project, in both East Devon and West Dorset, to help enhance wildflower meadows in these areas to benefit both bats...