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Come to The Maer Local Nature Reserve and get creative! A day packed with crafts and wildlife activities by the seaside with the Countryside team and other local wildlife organisations.

Bring a picnic and enjoy a whole day out.

Suggested donation £4 per child. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/a-wil...

Learn Tai Chi basics Join qualified Tai Chi instructor, Sam Forder on the East Devon Heaths for a unique Tai Chi experience.

This taster session will introduce the concepts and benefits of practising Tai Chi.

Tai Chi is an excellent exercise for the whole body, and practicing in the outdoor environment can enhance our connection to nature.

Practicing Tai Chi can strengthen our immune system, whilst also putting a large emphasis on improving the bodies' energy system.

An introductory session can be the first step for both new and returning students, and could...

Come and make a splash in the Crannybrook Dip for creatures, make a raft and more!

Children must be accompanied.

No dogs.

Unfortunately there is no disabled access.

£4 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/fun-i...

We're excited to share that The Bear Trail Colour Bomb is back for 2018 and it's BIGGER & BETTER!! Come and join The Bear Trail for a day of colour, mud and family fun!! We have 27 obstacles for you to climb, slip, slide, run, skip, zip, tumble and swing in, under, over or through. Not forgetting the (optional) mud to wallow in! Sunday, 22nd July, 11am-1pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm

The Bear Trail will transform into the ultimate colour explosion! Colour explosions will shower you in a fabulous rainbow whilst you make your way around the course!

And the best thing? You can go...

Explore the heaths with your little ones As part of Heath Week, join the Education Ranger for a morning of exploring and wildlife themed fun.

Bring a picnic and extend your visit to this beautiful area.

£3 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/littl...

Explore this magical heathland at night Join the Countryside rangers and the Learning Officer from the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust for a night walk as part of Heath Week celebrations.

Listen for nightjars and bats, learn about your night vision and finish off with a hot yummy chocolate.

Age 8+.

Bring a torch just in case!

£5 per person. booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/night...

Explore what lives in the mud at Exmouth Discover what is living in the mud of the Exe Estuary.

Dig for worms, search for crabs and shells and fish for shrimps.

Wear wellies or old shoes that can get very wet and muddy.

Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.

Children must be accompanied.

£1.50 per adult. £3 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/exe-e...

Relax in the peaceful Seaton Wetlands Enjoy breathing, stretching and relaxing exercises in a peaceful environment at Seaton Wetlands.

Bring a mat and blanket (some mats available).

If the weather is poor the class will take place in the Reed Base classroom.

Find out more and book your place with local instructor Yvonne Waite: 01395 517557

£8 per person. booking required.

A Heath Week event with Devon Orienteering club Come along to Uphams Plantation and try out this exciting activity.

Use a map to find the hidden locations. Suitable for beginners and families.

All maps and instructions provided. Multiple courses to suit different abilities.

Organised by Devon Orienteering Club in partnership with Clinton Devon Estates and Wild East Devon. Dogs welcome on leads. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Suggested donation £1 per child. No booking required.

elebrate the amazing heaths - Exmouth's natural playground! Heath Week is a week of activities catering for wildlife, sport and history enthusiasts. The week kicks off with the Family Festival on Sunday 29 July at Woodbury Castle.

Discover more at heathweek.org and facebook.com/heathweek

A partnership event with Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths and Clinton Devon Estates.

Suggested donation £5 per group. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2018/heath-w...