Devon Local Nature Partnership

Devon Wildlife Trust is hosting a talk on Harvest Mice this coming Friday evening at Fremington Parish Hall!

🐁These tiny mammals can weigh the same as 2 pence piece!
🐁They are the only British mammal to have a prehensile tail (meaning they can use it like a fifth limb!).
🐁Harvest mice are best found by spotting their woven grass nests.

An often overlooked flower, Dandelions have far more to them than we might think!🌼

If you are interested in finding out more about herbal leys, check out this workshop taking place next week in North Devon 🌱🌱

To book in, please use the QR code or contact [email protected]. Refreshments will be provided.

The Wilder Communities team will be at Northam Burrows Country Park visitors centre tomorrow afternoon to answer any questions you might have about community projects or gardening for wildlife 🌳🪱🐸

Wilder Communities is a Devon Devon Wildlife Trust initiative all about helping you turn spaces where you live, learn, work or play into spaces that are greener, wilder and richer in nature. To find out more about the initiative, please follow this link: https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/wilder-communities

Wanting to start a career in wildlife conservation? We are looking for a new Nature Support Officer to join our team! 🌳🐸🌿

The successful candidate will be focused on assisting the delivery of the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and supporting the Devon Local Nature Partnership (LNP). The role involves working with our partners, creating comms materials, organising events, and working on a range of nature-based initiatives!

📆Closing date 1st March 2026. Apply now!

All details for this full-time, paid internship can be found here: https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/17887303

📸Duryard Valley Park (Exeter), Alison Day (Flickr)

🌿 No need to wait for Spring to spot amazing nature… crocuses, snowdrops and winter aconite are emerging from winter’s quiet. February is a great time to notice birds in churchyards too, as they forage among the bare branches of trees and shrubs. What have you spotted recently?🐦

🌿 Using Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) to guide smarter, more sustainable on‑farm decisions.
LNRSs bring together ecological evidence, land‑use data and local knowledge to highlight where nature recovery is most needed - and where it’s most likely to succeed.

Read more here: https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/26/using-local-nature-recovery-strategies-to-guide-on-farm-decisions/

Despite all the wet and stormy weather we are having, the first signs of spring are starting to appear! Although non-native, Snowdrops have become naturalised in Britain and can be a valuable source of nectar for early-flying insects and joy for us during the gloomier months. ©Kelvin Boot.

🎄 Make a Christmas wreath - for the birds! 🐦 Wildlife Watch’s festive DIY guide shows you how to craft a beautiful, edible wreath to help garden birds through the winter. Packed with seeds, fruit & lard, it’s a fun way to give back to nature this season.

🛠️ Easy to make with kids 🌿 Natural materials & bird-safe treats

Explore more of the activities available here: https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/activities

Devon Wildlife Trust

🚶‍♂️ Coastal walk from Dartmouth to Blackpool Sands 🌊 Take in sea views, secret coves & woodland paths on this stunning 10-mile walk through South Devon. Perfect for a crisp autumn day with a beach café reward at the end!

📍 Start: Dartmouth town centre 🥾 Highlights: Compass Cove, Stoke Fleming, Blackpool Sands 🚌 Bus stop at the beach if you fancy a one-way stroll

https://www.coastandcountry.co.uk/blog/dartmouth-to-blackpool-sands-walk

Active Devon

Winter waders await at the Lower Otter Restoration Project! 🐦 Grab your binoculars and head to the estuary to spot seasonal visitors like redshank, curlew, and dunlin. For a beginner-friendly intro, check out the Winter Waders webinar hosted by local bird enthusiast Grant Sherman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STEhmXtodgA

📍 Lower Otter Estuary, East Devon 🔍 Look for waders feeding in the mudflats and saltmarsh 🎓 Learn to ID key species with the webinar

Active Devon

Start your week with a breath of fresh air 🌬️🌿
Join Northam Burrows on Monday 17th November, 2 - 4pm for a guided walk from Northam Burrows Visitor Centre to the Skern saltmarsh. Spot birds, connect with nature, and learn something new on this 2-hour hike - the perfect reset 🐦🌾
https://www.northdevoncoast-nl.org.uk/events/a-good-start-to-the-week-the-skern
Active Devon North Devon Coast National Landscape

A Good Start To The Week – The Skern – North Devon Coast We all know that getting out in nature is good for us but it can be difficult to make time. Choose a “good start to the week” walk for a 2 hour hike where you’ll learn something new or a “Nature’s Tonic” walk for a shorter amble to enjoy some fresh air and company