As the summer months return and people spend more time enjoying the countryside, Public Health experts in Devon are encouraging the public to be ‘tick aware’.
Ticks are small spider-like creatures that feed on the blood of animals, including people. They are found in woodland, grassland and moorland where there is a dense vegetation layer and can be found in some urban parks and gardens. Ticks don’t jump or fly, but they attach themselves to animals or people as they brush past something the tick is on. Adult ticks are more active in late spring and summer. Some ticks carry may...
Fun 5K or 10K run, walk or jog through beautiful Mid Devon parkland this September.
Roll out of bed, grab you sponsorship money and jog in your jim-jams for Hospiscare.
The whole family is welcome to run, walk or jog to raise funds for your local Hospice and then enjoym a well earned breakfast on us. The route takes in the beatiful gardens and parkland of Knightshayes Court, where family and friends are welcome to cheer you on.
Run as a family or a team with friends and colleagues. Make every step count by maximising your sponsorship to provide local patients and...
Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.
Whatever your level of knowledge come along and enjoy an afternoons birdwatching 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.
A free event.
Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/whats-th...
Make willow crafts with Windrush Willow Aimed at beginners, Richard an expert from Windrush Willow will guide you through making a wide range of items.
Try making hearts, bird feeders, sunflowers, dragonflies, snails and random weave balls out of willow!
Please bring an apron, notepad and packed lunch.
Cost includes all willow materials, expert tuition and hot drinks throughout the day.
You will go home with at least 3 items.
The class takes place in the peaceful Reed Base classroom in the heart of the Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve.
