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Mon 15 JunNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Fremington - Tarka Shore Walk

A gentle shoreline walk following the estuary at low tide, combining wildlife observation with a relaxed social walk. 13:00 Fremington Quay Car Park For more information, visit Coastwise North Devon .

Tue 16 JunNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Seashore Safari - Combe Martin

A hands on rockpool exploration session discovering marine life and coastal habitats. Suitable for families and beginners. 11:30 Combe Martin Beach For more information, visit Coastwise North Devon .

Sat 27 JunNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

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Festivals & Events

Sustainability Festival - West Buckland School - 26 and

Biosphere Enterprises CEO, Rob Jordan, will be listening and speaking to primary and secondary school students at West Buckland School. At this event, organised in conjunction with Plan-It Eco and member of Biosphere Partnership 361 Energy, school children from across Devon will participate in an interactive, fun day of workshops, sharing knowledge and learning about how they can make a difference for our local environment and for the planet. For registered school groups only. Find out more .

Melting Ice | Rising Tides: Art and Environment Symposium at The Burton, Bideford

Sat 27 JunNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Around £25

Melting Ice | Rising Tides: Art and Environment Symposium at The Burton, Bideford

Join artist Emma Stibbon, curators, scientists, academics and local environmental organisations, including our Biosphere Communities Animator for Bideford to discuss the role of art and artists in raising awareness of environmental issues and communicating the climate crisis, as examined in The Burton's current exhibition 'Emma Stibbon RA: Melting Ice | Rising Tides'. Tickets are priced at £25 / £20 concessions / £10 Low income and include lunch provided by The Farmers Arms, Woolsery. Book now for a day of expert insights and collaborative conversations for everyone with an interest in art and the environment: or see www.theburton.org

Tue 7 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

#MyBiosphere Photo Competition - Monday

Biosphere Communities have teamed up with Exeter Science Centre to launch a photo competition for everyone living and working within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere! We're asking for entries that respond to the question: "What does North Devon UNESCO Biosphere mean to you?" You can take a picture of anything with any type of camera, it might be the view from your window, your favourite walk, your commute, your local community, some of the spectacular species of plants or animals we share this space with. Whatever connects you with the Biosphere, we want to see it! For more details, and to enter, visit the Exeter Science Centre website . Help spread the word - Download the flyer here!

Sat 11 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Little Dart River Ramble and Run - Rackenford to Chulmleigh

New walking and running event along the Little Dart starting at Rackenford and finishing by the Taw near Chulmleigh. 17 miles of varied and beautiful Devon countryside. Walk with your friends or family or trail run this amazing route A rare chance to walk this route across private land, only open for this day only, thanks to kind landowners. This is paid for supported event developed by the North Devon Biosphere working with Wild Running. Locals rates available. Book via Wild Running booking page.

Thu 16 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Shoresearch Survey - Woolacombe

Help record marine species as part of a national citizen science programme monitoring coastal change. 12:15 Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe For more information, visit Coastwise North Devon .

Mon 20 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

What Lies Beneath - Appledore Quay

Join Biosphere Communities Animator for Appledore, Martha, on Appledore Quay at the Appledore and Torridge Regatta between 11am and 3pm. Martha will be there with a mobile marine lab, including a rockpool touch tank, to introduce the creatures that live on our shores to some humans! Check out the event page for more information.

Thu 23 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Chulmleigh Old Fair

Team members from across the work of the North Devon Biosphere Foundation, including from the Biosphere Communities project, will be at Chulmleigh Old Fair on Wednesday, looking forward to chatting to people about many of the interesting ideas and initiatives to be found throughout northern Devon. Visit the Chulmleigh Old Fair website to find out more.

Sat 25 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Markets & Fairs

North Devon Homes Fayre - Barnstaple

The Biosphere Communities team will be joining in the fun at the North Devon Homes Fayre - it's a great opportunity to catch up with the exciting ideas and activities the Community Animators are supporting in your area. Visit North Devon Homes to find out more.

Wed 29 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Healthy Oceans South Molton - Community Litter Pick

Help care for our environment and join our Biosphere Communities Animator for South Molton for the Community Litter Pick at 10am. Everyone welcome - Free to attend. All equipment provided. Check out the event page for more information.

Mon 3 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

What Lies Beneath - Appledore Quay

Join Biosphere Communities Animator for Appledore, Martha, on Appledore Quay during the Appledore and Instow Regatta. Martha will be there with a mobile marine lab, including a rockpool touch tank, to introduce the creatures that live on our shores to some humans!

Thu 6 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

The North Devon Show - Umberleigh

Some of our Team are attending The North Devon Show today - why not come and say hello! We'd love to have a chat... Show Opens at 08.00 Show Closes at 18.00 Free Parking is available for all cars; buses are available from various locations. For more details, and to buy tickets, visit: North Devon Show

Sun 9 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Nature & Outdoors

Pond Dipping - High Hallsannery

Join our Biosphere Communities Animator for Bideford and wildlife experts with the Littleham and Landcross Biodiversity Group between 2pm and 4pm to a go at pond dipping and identify the bugs and beasts you find. There could also be moths to see in the overnight traps! FREE to attend, All welcome - children must be accompanied Access from Hallsannery main drive and follow signs to High Hallsannery. Directions: What3words ramp.clipboard.folkful For more details contact: [email protected]

Sun 9 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Summer Breeze - Torrington

With one week to go, the countdown to Summer Breeze is officially on! Castle Hill Community Centre, Torrington Saturday 9 August – from lunchtime onwards Music, f ood, b ar, raffle, and fun for all ages... It’s free to attend – just bring yourself, your friends, and your summer vibes! Come see the building plans, learn more about The Climate Changing Room, and support the Spacehive crowdfunding campaign. Further information available from: The Climate Changing Room Team

Sat 15 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Nature & Outdoors

Night Flight - Bats & Moths at Fremington Nature Reserve

Join wildlife experts on a walk around Fremington Nature Reserve. Learn to use bat detectors and see what the moth trap attracts! FREE to attend Meet at Fremington Village Green at 7.30pm All welcome Wear stout shoes, bring a torch Check out the event page for more information.

Sat 15 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

Festivals & Events

Save The Waves Film Festival – Croyde

The Biosphere’s Marine team will be at the Save The Waves Film Festival, organised by The North Devon World Surfing Reserve Core Team – a Biosphere Partnership member. Be part of this world-wide, big-screen celebration of our oceans in a deck chair! Book here