The East Devon District Council Countryside Team manage 10 nature reserves and 19 miles of South West Coast Path, carrying out practical conservation work to protect local wildlife.
With the environment and conservation at our core, we support 150+ volunteers, run outdoor learning sessions, and host exciting events with partners.
Latest News

East Devon Wildlife Supported by able2achieve Learners
The Countryside Team recently welcomed a group of adult learners from able2achieve, an organisation that supports individuals.
24 Jun 2025 12:00
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Rare Grey Long-Eared Bat Discovered at Wetlands
A grey long-eared bat, one of the UK’s rarest mammals, has been recorded at Seaton Wetlands, confirming the species' presence.
20 Jun 2025 12:00
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Seaton Wetlands Welcomes BBC Countryfile!
The Countryside Team recently hosted the BBC’s Countryfile team at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve for two days of filming.
18 Jun 2025 12:00
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Nightjar Guided Walk
Now Playing. Ends 04 Jul 2025
Join one of the Wild East Devon team for a sunset guided walk around our Trinity Hill nature reserve to talk about the rare Nightjar. Hopefully see this beautiful bird and hear its beautiful churring.
Moth and Muffin Morning
Now Playing. Ends 13 Sep 2025
Join us and our moth experts from AV&DCS down at Seaton Wetlands for a morning of moth ID and breakfast muffins.
Willow Half Moon basket Weaving
05 Jul 2025
Join local willow sculpture, Belinda Martin, at Seaton Wetlands for a relaxing willow weaving workshop where you’ll create your very own Half-Moon basket using locally sourced willow.
Canoe Safari
Now Playing. Ends 08 Sep 2025
We welcome you to this Canoe Safari guided by the Axe Vale Canoe Club. This session is aimed at having some fun paddling on the picturesque River Axe Estuary providing not just an introduction to Canoeing but an informative Safari exploring the wildlife and plant life of this unique estuary environment.
Spoon Carving for Beginners
Now Playing. Ends 12 Jul 2025
Suitable for those with no or little carving experience. Starting with an axed-out blank you will use straight and curved knifes to carve your very own wooden spoon.
Bat Walk at Seaton
Now Playing. Ends 22 Aug 2025
Join us at our lovely Seaton Wetlands for a guided bat walk with our bat expert Ben. You will get to use a bat detector, get the chance to potentially hear some bat calls and learn all about the species.
Fire Beacon Hill Guided Site Walk
Starts 30 Jul 2025
Join Wild East Devon Nature Reserves Ranger Jon Gardner for a walk around this beautiful heathland.
Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Monday
04 Aug 2025
Summer holiday club 4th - 8th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Tuesday
Now Playing. Ends 05 Aug 2025
Summer holiday club 4th - 8th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Wednesday
Now Playing. Ends 06 Aug 2025
Summer holiday club 4th - 8th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Seaton wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Thursday
Now Playing. Ends 07 Aug 2025
Summer holiday club 4th - 8th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Friday
Now Playing. Ends 08 Aug 2025
Summer holiday club 4th - 8th August. Book for one day or for the week at a discounted price. Adventurous outdoor holiday club for 7-11 year olds, led by our education ranger Penny.
Summer Crafts at Seaton Wetlands 2025
Starts 14 Aug 2025
Join our education ranger, Penny for our popular family crafts event. Use natural materials and small tools to create several different spring themed crafts to take home and cook a tasty snack over the camp fire.
AV&DCS Family Explorer Day at Offwell Woods
21 Aug 2025
Join the Axe Valley and District Conservation ranger along with Wild East Devon educational ranger Penny to explore the site, learn about wildlife and get creative using natural materials.
Fun in the Stream at Seaton Wetlands 2025
Starts 26 Aug 2025
Go stream dipping with the education ranger to find out what is living in Stafford brook, make a mini raft to sail, build a dam and have a great time splashing about in the water!
Plant Support Willow Weaving
30 Aug 2025
Join local expert Belinda Martin at the Seaton Wetlands Reed Base to create a willow plant support for your garden.
Willow Weaving - Dragonfly/Butterfly
06 Sep 2025
Join local expert Belinda Martin at the Seaton Wetlands Reed Base to create a dragonfly or butterfly ornament for your garden.