Wild East Devon deliver practical habitat management across 10 Nature reserves and manage 19 miles of Coast path. We provide a range of volunteering opportunities to 200 volunteers. We deliver an inspiring educational service to schools and community groups and promote exciting outdoor events with numerous partner organisations. The environment and conservation is at the core of our work.
Latest News

Celebrate Spring at Bluebell Afternoon Tea
Annual bluebell event to take place at Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve on Saturday 26 April.
20 Mar 2025 12:00
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a treat at Seaton Wetlands!
Freshly baked cream teas will be served at the Discovery Hut on Sunday 30 March from 11am to 3pm.
19 Mar 2025 12:00
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Opsrey Nesting Pole Installed at Seaton Wetlands
Countryside Team Install Osprey Nesting Pole in Ambitious Attempt to Encourage Breeding Birds at Seaton Wetlands
18 Mar 2025 12:00
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Guide in the Hide
Now Playing. Ends 05 Apr 2025
Come and learn about the birds found at Seaton Wetlands with an experienced volunteer guide.
Easter Hunt at Seaton Wetlands
Starts 05 Apr 2025
Join us down at the wetlands this Easter break for an Easter Hunt!
Guide in the Hide for Kids
Now Playing. Ends 15 Apr 2025
Come and learn about the birds found at Seaton Wetlands with an experienced volunteer guide.
AV&DCS Family Explorer Day at Offwell Woods
10 Apr 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.
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.
Spring Crafts
Now Playing. Ends 16 Apr 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.
Bluebell Afternoon Tea at Holyford Woods
Now Playing. Ends 26 Apr 2025
Join us down at Holyford Woods nature reserve for an afternoon of guided walks, children's crafts and tea and cake.
Bat Walk at Seaton
Now Playing. Ends 22 Aug 2025
Join us at our lovely Seaton Wetlands for a guided bat walk with our Ranger Ben. You will get to use a bat detector, get the chance to potentially hear some bat calls and learn all about the species.
Willow Floral Garden Ornament
Starts 10 May 2025
Join local expert Belinda Martin at the Seaton Wetlands Reed Base to create a unique floral ornament for your garden.
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.
Moth and Muffin Morning
Starts 24 May 2025
Join us and our moth experts down at Seaton Wetlands for a morning of moth ID and breakfast muffins.
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.
Plant Sale
Now Playing. Ends 31 May 2025
Come down to Seaton Wetlands for some lovely cake and beverages and browse our lovely selection of donated plants and flowers. 10am - 2pm
Willow Garden Sculpture Creature – Owl
07 Jun 2025
Join local expert Belinda Martin at the Seaton Wetlands Reed Base to a full-day workshop crafting a beautiful owl for your garden.
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.
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.