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.
Featured Events
Read more about Rainbow Summer Trail at Seaton Wetlands
Rainbow Summer Trail at Seaton Wetlands
Now Playing. Ends 01 Sep 2025
Get ready for an amazing outdoor adventure this summer at Seaton Wetlands! Join our FREE Rainbow Activity Trail and explore nature like never before!
Read more about Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Monday
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.
Read more about Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Tuesday
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.
Read more about Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Wednesday
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.
Read more about Seaton wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Thursday
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.
Read more about Seaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club - Friday
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.
Read more about Canoe Safari
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.
Read more about Bat Walk at Seaton
Bat Walk at Seaton
Now Playing. Ends 18 Sep 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.
Read more about Summer Crafts at Seaton Wetlands 2025
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.
Read more about Moth and Muffin Morning
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.
Read more about AV&DCS Family Explorer Day at Offwell Woods
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.
Read more about Fun in the Stream at Seaton Wetlands 2025
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!
Read more about Plant Support Willow Weaving
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.
Read more about Willow Weaving - Dragonfly/Butterfly
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.