Green Futures Newton Abbot has formed a partnership with the Council to manage part of an open space at Bradley Barton in Newton Abbot, called Kiln Orchard.
Local Green Futures volunteers will restore the area to become a wildflower meadow as part of its Bradley Bug Recovery Network to help boost pollinator populations in the area.
With the support of the Devon Environment Foundation, Devon Biodiversity Records Centre and Idverde, this will hopefully show how by working together we can all help to improve our local biodiversity.
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Celebrate five years
The Friends of Teignmouth Cemetery, a small group of hard-working volunteers, recently celebrated their fifth full year of existence.
The group is steadily working their way across the 12 acre site which includes 49 graves recognised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Uncovering graves from years of brambles and ivy has been one of the main aims so that they are duly respected and accessible to family, friends and anyone else.
As the old part of the cemetery has gradually and respectfully been cleared it made way for benches to be added, providing a place for people to simply sit and enjoy the tranquillity.
Careful consideration is also being given to preserving the area as an oasis of biodiversity and conserving the wide variety of wildflowers which inhabit the cemetery and yield splashes of seasonal colour. New volunteers are always welcome. The group runs two formal work-sessions a week, Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Volunteers can work as long as suits them any time from 9.30am to 12.30pm
If you would like to become involved please contact the Friends via email, or its Facebook page, or its website.
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The Friends of Homeyards Botanical Gardens have been awarded an Outstanding Certificate from South West Britain in Bloom - In Your neighbourhood awards.
The ceramic mosaic artwork seat has been awarded the Denise James Art Trophy from the same organisation for art in the landscape - a reflection of tremendous work in a local community. See more at the Friends' Facebook page.
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This year’s annual festival in September was a great success again with walks being led by the local history group, the sea shanties group to name a few. There was also a foraging walk and a beach clean walk. Our Dawlish Wellbeing Walk group also headed off with a group on their usual weekly walk days. Find out more at the group's facebook page
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Regular walks take place in Dawlish, Kingskerswell, Kingsteignton, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Moretonhampstead and Teignmouth. Our walks are free, with no obligation to attend. Just go along when you want to. Walks often have pauses to take a breather and admire the beauty of our natural environment. Some may stop for a refreshment break during the walk whilst others wait until the end of their walk to enjoy a well-deserved cuppa and a chat. There are three grades of walks to suit beginners and returners. Find out more on our website.
The next Waggy Walk at Dawlish Countryside Park in on Tuesday 25 October.
Devon Loves Dogs is a free membership scheme that welcomes dogs of all shapes and sizes. Members receive a free welcome pack of goodies including a dog tag to engrave with their dog’s details, poo bags and useful dog walking information.
All that is asked in return is that members follow the Four Paws Code — the countryside code especially for dog owners.
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Join the group for a Waggy Walk. It run's free, social, guided dog walks in a variety of locations across Teignbridge. Walks usually start at 10am and last 1-1.5 hours so that dogs and their owners can have a great time, exploring the sights and sniffs whilst finding out more about our location and the wildlife that lives there.
Visit the group's website for more information where a place on a Waggy Walk can be booked.
To stay in touch sign up to its quarterly e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DevonLovesDogs
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The boat landing zone at the end of Dawlish Warren spit is now closed until 1 April 2023.
This seasonal restriction is in place to reduce disturbance to the thousands of wading birds and wildfowl that call the Exe estuary their home over the Autumn and Winter every year.
The birds (such as Oystercatchers, Bar-tailed Godwits, and Dunlin) feed on the mudflats while the tide is out, but can be very vulnerable to disturbance when they are roosting on the beaches at Dawlish Warren over the high tide.
For this reason we ask people not to land watercraft at any time. In addition a member of the ranger team (the bird warden) may be stationed on the spit when the tide is high to direct visitors to change their walking routes to help protect the birds.
Visitors are reminded that these bird flocks are protected by law and the deliberate disturbance of them is a criminal offence.
We really appreciate the cooperation of everyone who visits Dawlish Warren.
Why not seize the opportunity to win some great prizes, a fruit tree sapling for the adult category, and a book voucher for the U18s category by entering our photography competition.
Please submit your favourite Autumn pics of a Teignbridge Council owned green space tree/s, or a leafy collage for the under 18’s category, by Friday November 25 2022 to greenspaces@teignbridge.gov.uk with 'Green Spaces Autumn Photo Competition' in the subject line. If under 18 please include your name and age.
Tree image below courtesy of Michelle Medwin.
More information on these events is available on our website.
Junior Rangers 7-11 yrs. Many molluscs!
Dawlish Warren Wednesday 26 October 1.30-3pm.
Shell hunt on the beach for jewellery making, Meet at the Visitors Centre. Free. Sponsored by Dawlish Coasters running club. You may leave your children at the centre for this event. No dogs please. Call 01626 863980 to book.
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Autumn Treasure Trail
Dawlish Warren Thursday 27 October 11am-3pm
Follow the trail around the nature reserve to find out more about the treasures of the season. Drop-in event, no need to book.
Call in at the Visitors centre. £1 per person. Dogs on leads please.
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Halloween at Homeyards Castle and Gardens in Shaldon Tues 25 October 3-6pm.
Free fun activities at this great annual community event including: make and film your own shadow puppet with Monica-Shanta; story telling with Sara Hurley; craft with Teignbridge ranger; scavenger hunt; and a chance to explore the gardens. More information.
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Halloween Crafts, Dawlish Countryside Park Sunday 30 October 1-3pm (use bat & ghost image)
Spooks and Spiders, Bats, and cobwebs – come and magic them all up on this crafty afternoon.
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Scrub Clearance and Bonfire Hackney Marshes Local Nature Reserve, Kingsteignton. Sunday 6 November 10.30am-3pm
Join the Ranger to cut and clear encroaching scrub in this valuable wetland reserve. We will be having a bonfire to burn cut scrub and will be toasting Marsh Mallows over it. It may be squelchy underfoot so wear wellies if you have them or use our spares. We have dry tasks you can do as an alternative. Tools, gloves, drinks, and snacks provided. Bring a sandwich for lunch if staying all day.
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Woodland Crafts, Eastcliff Park, Teignmouth Sunday 20 November 12-3pm (Drop in event)
Come and have a go on a Shave Horse, try your hand with a Draw Knife, and learn to split logs with a Froe. Make yourself a personalised Hazel walking stick with leather leaf tag to take home. NB weather dependant.
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Midwinter Moonlight, Decoy Country Park Monday 12 December 7-9pm
Wrap up warm and join us for a hot chocolate and some simple star gazing before we watch the Moon rise, then take a look through the telescope. Meet in the car park. This is a static event on the pitches. NB weather dependant and will be postponed if cloudy or wet.
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Scrub Bashing and Mince Pies, Little Haldon Heaths Sunday 18 December 10.30am-3pm
Join us to clear encroaching scrub and safeguard the valuable heathland habitat, before enjoying some festive mince pies and mulled wine warmed on the fire pit.
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