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Learn how to cut grass and weeds without the need of a noisy fossil fuel burning lawnmower or strimmer

This practical day course will cover how to use and maintain a scythe (a traditional mowing tool) and provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to mow anything from a small lawn to a meadow.

During the course we'll make hay the traditional way to encourage wild flowers in the meadow.

Tea and cake provided, participants must be 12+.

Concessions available for EDDC tenants, please contact the Countryside team.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

Explore the world of Ladram Bay's rock pools with the Countryside Ranger

Learn where to look and what to look for.

Parking charges apply at Ladram Bay holiday park.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/rockpool-ramble-16th-august/

Guided trip down the river Axe to discover this area's wonderful wildlife

Led by qualified instructors from the Axe Vale Canoe Club and accompanied by EDDC Countryside Rangers.

Picnic included.

No experience necessary, must be able to swim 25m and age 8+.

U16's pay child price.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/canoe-safari-15th-august/

The Pantaloons Theatre Company are back!

A cast of just five actors from the hilarious travelling theatre company The Pantaloons present every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless tales in under two hours.

Join the pilgrims for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms!

Bring a seat and a picnic.

Gates open at 6pm.

U18's pay child price.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/outdoor-theatre-the-canterbury-tales/

Join the Education Ranger for an afternoon of splashing about in the stream

Go stream dipping, build a mini-raft and construct a dam.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/fun-in-the-stream-august/

Explore the mysterious world of Exmouth's rock pools

Learn where to look and what to look for when rock pooling with the Countryside Ranger.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/rockpool-ramble/

Which bugs live at the wetlands?

Find out what lives in the meadows and stream with the Countryside Rangers.

Suggested donation £2 per child.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/bug-hunt-at-seaton-wetlands/

Guided trip down the river Axe to discover the area's wildlife

Led by qualified instructors from the Axe Vale Canoe Club and accompanied by EDDC Countryside Rangers.

Riverside picnic included.

No experience necessary, must be able to swim 25m and be aged 8+.

U16's pay child price.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/canoe-safari-16th-july/

Learn about nightjars and the night sky

Help with the Rangers' nightjar survey, and learn about the night sky with the Norman Lockyer Observatory staff.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/nightjars-and-stars-5th-july/

Date: Sunday, June 26, 2016

Location: RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter, Black Hat Lane, Bakers Hill, Exeter EX2 9TA

Details: Annual Shelter Day & Fun Dog show - lots of fun and games for all the family including lots of stalls, refreshments and BBQ

Entry: adults £1, children 50p, under 5s free.