Discover the latest news from the East Devon District Council Countryside team

How to Stay Safe During Tick Prevention Week

25 Mar 2025
As the weather warms up, we’ll be spending more time outdoors, however, with outdoor adventures comes the risk of tick bites.
Tick, credit: UK Health Security Agency

Celebrate Spring at Bluebell Afternoon Tea

20 Mar 2025
Annual bluebell event to take place at Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve on Saturday 26 April.
Bluebells at Holyford Woods

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious treat at Seaton Wetlands!

19 Mar 2025
Freshly baked cream teas will be served at the Discovery Hut on Sunday 30 March from 11am to 3pm.
Volunteers serving cake at Seaton Wetlands

Osprey Nesting Pole Installed at Seaton Wetlands

18 Mar 2025
Countryside Team Install Osprey Nesting Pole in Ambitious Attempt to Encourage Breeding Birds at Seaton Wetlands
Osprey at Seaton Wetlands

New volunteer Group Launched to Support East Devon’s Countryside

04 Mar 2025
The Countryside Team has launched a new volunteering group in response to the addition of Clyst Meadows.
New volunteer Group Launched

Ranger Wins First Place at the Blackdown Hills Hedge Association Competition

04 Mar 2025
Countryside Ranger Ben Morgan-Brown Wins First Place at the Blackdown Hills Hedge Association Competition
Ranger Wins First Place at Hedge Competition