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

Accessibility Enhanced at Seaton Wetlands with New Picnic Table

01 Jan 0001
East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team has introduced an exciting new accessibility feature at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve, further reinforcing its commitment to inclusive outdoor spaces.
New Accessibility Picnic Table

Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

08 Jan 2026
All aboard! A Pre-Christmas Treat for the Wild East Devon Volunteers.
Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

Seaton Wetlands Visitor Numbers Continue to Soar

27 Jan 2026
Seaton Wetlands has recorded a landmark year in 2025, welcoming nearly 125,000 visitors, an 11% increase on the previous record and exceeding expectations.
Seaton Wetlands in the Summer

A rare hoverfly spotted in Devon: a possible new arrival to Britain

03 Feb 2026
During a spring field trip to one of our nature reserves, Holyford Woods in East Devon, members of the Devon Fly Group made an exciting discovery: a hoverfly species never confirmed in Britain!
Hoverfly, Sphegina limbipennis