On #BiodiversityDay , it’s time to talk about stark UK wildlife declines & how to be #PartOfThePlan to #RestoreNatureNow . In 1 month, 1000s will stand up for nature & march in London with environmental groups from across the UK. Join DWT there 👉 buff.ly/3WQTO1g..

Join DWT at The Exmoor Festival of Nature THIS SATURDAY for a fun day of free nature activities, stalls and screenings, food and drink, and special guest talks 👉 buff.ly/3KcZdbu 📌 Nettlecombe Court, TA4 4HT

📷 Fergal Jasper
#ConnectToNature #NaturallyHealthyMay

And so it begins.. The General Election will be held on 4th July and we are asking all voters to make sure that nature's voice is heard loud and clear. See the top asks that we have of our next Government buff.ly/3QWIZXE

#Election24

A wonderful tapestry of the River Plym, created by #Plymouth students.

Are you part of a community group, business or organisation who cares about the River Plym? Contact Barbican Theatre, Plymouth to organise a free community session.

📣 Calling land owners and land managers!

DWT's #SaveDevonsTrees team and FWAG SouthWest are leading a workshop on hedges and their benefit to #farms , wildlife, landscape and climate on Friday 24 May near Exeter.

There's a few spaces left. Book here 👉 buff.ly/4brDrwM

We were delighted to lead this workshop as part of the D E Print Workshop Paper & Print project. This project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to #NationalLottery players.

Join our 'Plants, Pollinators & Paper Makers' summer events in #Exeter 👉 devonwildlifetrust.org/events

Common cockchafers AKA May bugs are the UK's largest scarab beetle. With its rusty-brown wing cases, pointed 'tail' and fan-like antennae it is unmistakeable. It is a clumsy flier and makes a loud buzzing sound.

📷 Nick Upton/2020VISION
#AmazingNature #ActionForInsects

Hannah from DWT has been enjoying the variety of wildflowers popping up in her garden this #NoMowMay - so far she's spotted bugle, daisies, buttercups, cuckoo flowers, violets, speedwell, cat's ear, plantain grass and more!

📷 Hannah Best

#ConnectToNature Plantlife

How do you create a working wetland?

DWT is working with the landowner to re-connect the land to its ‘watery roots’, and create natural features to slow the flow of water. Watch 👉 buff.ly/3V07qGi

Made possible thanks to the landowner and support from North Devon Biosphere.

Don't forget to complete the University of Exeter survey about public attitudes to the possible reintroduction of wildcats in the South West. Open to SW residents until 9am 23/05, takes approx. 15 mins to complete 👉 buff.ly/3ynoQUo

Illustration: Liz Scott Art #ConnectToNature

New report! 📣

A newly published Devon's County Wildlife Sites Report highlights the value of these areas to nature and people, but also reveals the vulnerability of these important nature havens.

Read on 👇

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Devon County Council #ConnectToNature

We're asking GOV.UK to keep their promise to ban the sale of retail peat! Help us make some noise before Friday! 👇🕛
somersetwildlife.org/bogsnotbags

⚠️ Always check for hedgehogs and other wildlife before strimming or mowing in your garden. If you find an injured hedgehog, contact your local hedgehog hospital or RSPCA (England & Wales).

Graphic credit: Sussex Wildlife Trust 🦔
#ConnectToNature Hedgehog Society People's Trust for Endangered Species Secret World Wildlife Rescue

There are about 900 species of lichen in Devon. follow the link below to help Devon Wildlife Trust find out more about their distribution. devonwildlifetrust.org/get-involved-s…
📷Tom Hibbert

We're excited to be taking part in the Exmoor Festival of Nature!

💚 Hear from Nick Bruce-White

📢 Find out more about the #TwoMoorsPineMarten project

🌳 Walk through the trees with the #SaveDevonsTrees team

🌱 Ask your wildlife-friendly gardening questions

See you there?