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Nightjars and owls

Thursday 14 June 2018 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

A guided walk with Somerset Ornithological Society and British Trust for Ornithology listening and looking out for native owls and the elusive nightjar.

Location: Staple Hill
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Tawny owl nestled in a tree trunk

Restoring the millpond wall at Coldharbour Mill

Wednesday 20 June 2018 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Neroche Conservation Volunteers will be carrying out a trail renovation of the millpond wall as part of a major new restoration project on the old millpond and surrounding grounds of the historic Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, a major conservation project supported by Blackdown Hills Natural Futures. Wear suitable outdoor clothes and boots, and bring packed lunch and water. Hot drinks will be provided. Park and meet at Coldharbour Mill Visitor Centre car park at ST 061 122. Please email info@ncv.org.uk if…

Location: Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme Cullompton, Devon EX15 3EE
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Miracle Theatre – The Cherry Orchard

Friday 22 June 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm

Open Air Theatre at Smeatharpe Stadium. This summer, Miracle Theatre Company unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

Location: Smeatharpe Stadium Smeatharpe, Devon EX14 4SR
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The Cherry Orchard - open air - Miracle Theatre poster

Volunteering at Young Wood community woodland

Wednesday 27 June 2018 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

The group will be generally improving the site facilities for use by groups spending time in the forest for bush-craft and wood-crafts. We are aiming to improve habitats for wildlife, manage woodland in a traditional way, and improve the infrastructure of simple shelters and workspaces on the site.

Location: Young Wood community woodland Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset TA3 5AZ United Kingdom
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Goren Festival

Friday 29 June 2018 - Sunday 1 July 2018

A family-friendly and wildlife-friendly festival with live music, crafts, activities and workshops set on a picturesque, wildflower farm. Camping available.

Location: Goren Farm, Goren Farm, Stockland Honiton, Devon EX14 9EN United Kingdom
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Goren festival poster

Walking for health – Culmstock evening walk

Thursday 5 July 2018 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Walking is great for health and happiness. This programme of volunteer-led health walks offer a chance to explore the outdoors, get to know the local area, have a chat and meet new friends. Anyone can turn up and join in - it is free, fun and friendly.

Location: Culm Valley Inn Culmstock, EX15 3JJ
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Walking for health – Dunkeswell

Monday 9 July 2018 @ 10:50 am - 11:30 am

Walking is great for health and happiness. This programme of volunteer-led health walks offer a chance to explore the outdoors, get to know the local area, have a chat and meet new friends. Anyone can turn up and join in - it is free, fun and friendly.

Location: Highfield Sports and Social Club, Culme Way Dunkeswell, Devon EX14 4JP
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Butterfly habitat monitoring and bracken cutting

Wednesday 18 July 2018 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Working on the Blackdown Hills Trust site at Keepers Field (near Wych Lodge) carrying out butterfly habitat monitoring and bracken cutting in the butterfly glades.

Location: Wych Lodge
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Discovering Dragonflies project launch

Sunday 22 July 2018 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

A host of dragonfly themed activities including free bookable sessions on willow weaving, jewellery making and junk modelling. There is also pond dipping, a special dragonfly trail, and drop in crafts, Most of the activities will be undercover, so a great day out, whatever the weather.

Location: Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook Chard, Somerset TA20 3DH
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Four-spotted chaser in dew. Photo: S Adams

Volunteering at Young Wood community woodland

Wednesday 25 July 2018 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

The group will be generally improving the site facilities for use by groups spending time in the forest for bush-craft and wood-crafts. We are aiming to improve habitats for wildlife, manage woodland in a traditional way, and improve the infrastructure of simple shelters and workspaces on the site. All tools and instruction provided. Meet at the woodland entrance at grid reference ST 259 200. Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and boots, and bring packed lunch and water. Hot drinks will…

Location: Young Wood community woodland Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset TA3 5AZ United Kingdom
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