Welcome to Mid Devon Wildlife
Aims and Objectives of Mid Devon Wildlife
"The objects of the Society shall be to encourage interest in natural history; to study natural history in its environment; to protect species of wild life and the environment; to promote the exchange of ideas and interests with other natural history societies and conservation bodies and to conduct field study expeditions to places of interest".
The Society holds indoor meetings once a month from September through to May,
and field meetings every month throughout the year.
See events page for further details.
October Outdoor
Meeting
Lichen Identification Walk at Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme.
Date: Friday 2nd October
Details: This is a great opportunity to learn more about lichens in situ with a small team of experts from the South West Lichen Group, led by Lindsay Mahon. Equipment to view lichens will be provided.
Venue: Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, EX16 9EE,
Facilities: Parking, toilets and a cafe to stop for lunch afterwards. https://www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/
The path we will walk along is close to Coldharbour Mill,
Please register your interest in this event by emailing info@mdw.org.uk . Members will get first priority on available places, but non members are welcome - £4 per place. Once your place is confirmed you will get further joining instructions.
Sorry no dogs
October Indoor Meeting
Live and Zoom
"Filming Goshawks - a behind the scenes look."
Date: Thurs 22nd October - Live and Zoom (Zoom is members only)
Time: Doors open 7.00pm for prompt 7.30pm start.
Venue: Cherith Hall, Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4EZ (ample free car parking). See MAP
or https://w3w.co/hits.sweat.silent
Speaker: James Aldred
More information: James is an Emmy award winning wildlife cameraman who specialises in filming at height in the forest canopy. Originally trained by the BBC natural history unit, his work has appeared in numerous Attenborough productions over the past 25 years.
Facilities: Ample parking, disabled access, toilets and hearing loop. The evening includes a refreshment break about halfway through to give everyone the opportunity to mingle and chat
Non members welcome: £4.00 (cash or card)
November Outdoor
Meeting
A Visit to Seaton Marshes
Date: Friday 6th November
Time: 10:00 13:00
Venue: Seaton Marshes
What3words address:
///infringe.star.tulip
Details: to follow
More information :
No dogs please. PAYG members £2.50, please bring cash.
Leaders: Ray Jones
