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Improve your bird identification skills

An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come along and bird watch with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/january-2017/what...

Help with practical tasks at Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve

Help to clear away some of the scrub and Rhododendrons at Trinity Hill with the East Devon District Council Countryside team, Conservation volunteers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society.

Your work will clear the way for Exmoor ponies who will come and finish the clearance work as they graze!

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing.

All equipment required will be provided.

Find out more here:

Join the East Devon Conservation volunteers on a practical task

Join the East Devon Conservation volunteers on this practical work party to help restore the heathland of Trinity Hill.

Hot drinks and biscuits provided.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothes.

All equipment required will be provided.

Please contact the Countryside Ranger, Nathan Robinson with any questions: nrobinson@eastdevon.gov.uk

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/january-2017/help...

A Wassailing walk to the Cranbrook Community Orchard

Join the Cranbrook Country Park Ranger for a traditional wassailing walk to the Cranbrook Community Orchard.

Sing wassailing songs as they did in the past to bless the trees and encourage a new harvest!

The walk starts at the Younghayes Community Centre.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/january-2017/wassailing-walk/

Father Christmas needs your help

Father Christmas has lost his reindeer!

Follow the clues around the Wetlands to help track them down.

Once the reindeer have been found, warm up with crafts and hot drinks in the Seaton Wetlands Reed Base.

A drop in session.

£3 per child for craft materials.

Find out more: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/reindeer-trail/

Improve your bird identification skills

An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come and bird watch with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/wha...

Join a practical work group in Holyford Woods

Join the EDDC Conservation volunteers and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Volunteers in Holyford Woods for a woodland management work party in the lovely Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproofs and bring your lunch.

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/hol...

Get that festive feeling with the Countryside Rangers at Seaton Wetlands

Make a beautiful Christmas wreath using natural materials for your front door.

Follow instruction from the Countryside Ranger to create your handmade wreath in the heart of the beautiful Seaton Wetlands.

All materials will be provided.

Enjoy mince pies, mulled wine and Christmas carols as you get creative.

There are two sessions:

10am - 12noon: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/wre...

2pm to 4pm: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

Sunday 13 November to Monday 27 February Cruises are tide dependent. Selected dates/times only. See details below. Booking essential

Stop Press: Extra cruise due to popular demand: 26 November at 10.30 am.

Come and enjoy a popular RSPB birdwatching cruises that lasts between 1-1.5 hours and is well known for the variety of birds you can see and how close you can get to them – so ideal for everyone.

All throughout the cruise, expert commentary is provided by knowledgeable RSPB volunteers who will keep a close eye out and help you spot the various species of waders...