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Buglife (The Invertebrate Conservation Trust) run a number of


programmes in the South West dedicated to monitoring endangered species and boosting the numbers and diversity of our invertebrate population including: B-lines Project – creating pathways for insects restoring and creating wildflower-rich habitat stepping stones. Life on the Edge – a new project helping to restore some of the UK’s rarest insects living along the South Devon coast. Nest Quest – A survey and project dedicated to wood ants that are currently declining in numbers. For further info check southdevonaonb. Buglife.org.uk and devonwildlifetrust.org


OUCH! Watch out for those netles


This often invasive plant armed with a sting and a weed-like appearance is commonly detested but vital to our invertebrate population attracting aphids, caterpillars, ladybirds both as a food source and protection.


If you feel the need to reduce your nettle patch – don’t forget they are in fact edible plants full of vitamins and nutrients which can be used in tea, soups and in other herbal remedies.


They’re also a great source of nitrogen for your plants which can be steeped in water for 3-4 weeks and then diluted (to the colour of weak tea) and applied to your leafy greens in the garden.


Wildlife & Nature events


5 May Trust Discovery Walk Goodrington, Clennon Valley and Saltern Cove loop Come and explore Torbay Coast and Countryside’s amazing footpaths looking at beautiful landscapes including woodlands and coastlines across Torbay. Approx 4km loop walk. 10am start. All ages welcome. Booking essential £7.50 countryside-trust.org.uk


7 May Dusk Chorus


Sharpham Estate, Ashprington Come and enjoy the ‘dusk chorus’ beside the picturesque Dart estuary - almost as good as a dawn chorus but without the ridiculously early morning start! The birds will be in full song to set up territories and attract a mate. 6.45pm to 9.30pm. sharphamtrust. org


30 May


Bat Watch Slapton Ley Field Centre Explore the night-time world of these magical creatures. Watch them emerge from their roost, follow their foraging routes and use our bat detectors to hear their weird and wonderful calls. 9 - 11.30pm. 01548 580466 events.sl@field-studies-council.org


1 June South West Marine Fest Conference


2022 Torquay The inauguaral event in which the environment is always at the heart. Celebrating marine life from the region and beyond. Presentations, discussions and networking opportunities for anyone with a passion for the marine environment. 9.30am – 4pm. Check facebook page for more details.


8 June


LEAF OPEN FARM SUNDAY 12 JUNE Come and meet the farmers, explore their farms and learn about the story behind our food and how farming affects our everyday lives. Venues include: Bowden Farm,


Buckfastleigh (11am – 4pm), Scobbiscombe Farm, Kingston nr Kingsbridge (11am – 2pm) For full details of participating farms check Farmsunday.org


Botanical Walk South Down Farm, Malborough Walk with an expert to discover the botanical diversity on Southdown Farm and learn about the Trust’s management of the area. The event is free but donations to the National Trust to support conservation work are welcome. 6 – 8pm. southdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01752 346585.


9 June


Trust Discovery Walk Broadsands, The Grove and Churston loop Come and explore Torbay Coast and Countryside’s amazing footpaths including woodlands and coastlines. Approx 5km. 10am start. All ages welcome. Booking essential £7.50 countryside-trust.org.uk


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