Monday 27 November 2023, starts 7:30pm Branscombe Village Hall Caitlin DeSilvey (Exeter University) will talk about recent work with the heritage sectorexploring how the “loss” of...
Nature Connections – February 2022
Follow the links below for more information and resources related to the themes and issues discussed at the February 2022 Nature Connections Ambassador Meeting. Understanding the current biodiversity and natural capital of the East Devon AONB is important in...
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 AONB Saving Special Species project. Keen eyes...
Brown Hairstreak
Thecla betulae#SavingSpecialSpecies ProjectsRare and beautiful, Brown hairstreak butterflies are quite difficult to spot since they spend most of their time high in the tops of ash ‘master’ trees. Males rarely stray from the master tree, but when their main...
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. Keen eyes and patience are needed for this rewarding conservation work, but no experience is necessary as full training...
Our Commitment to Nature
Over 90% of the UK population now lives in an area where local government has declared a Climate Emergency – unprecedented recognition for the need to act on the causes and impacts of the Climate Crisis we face. With native species and habitats in decline like never...