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Countryside team marks Hedgehog Awareness Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/25/2017 - 9:13pm

Sunday 30 April to Saturday 6 May marks Hedgehog Awareness Week, a week organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society which aims to raise the profile of hedgehogs.

Hedgehog numbers are in decline due to a reduction in the area of suitable habitat and food sources. The East Devon District Council Countryside team have been working with local people to help encourage more wildlife into gardens and nature reserves in East Devon.

The team worked in partnership with the Community Development team and local residents in Exmouth to install a Bug Hotel. Bug Hotels...

Nest Building and Spring Hunt

Event Date: 
23/03/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

Spring is officially here! So go along to Escot and take part in their fun spring event.

Pick up a copy of the Signs of Spring tick sheet and see how many signs of spring you can spot in the park and in the garden.

This is the time of year when birds start to build their nests so come and have a go at making your own nest and decorate your very own stone eggs.

This event is free but park entry fee applies to non-members.