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June 2019
Glacial History of Wales & SW England (Geology Section)
A lecture by Professor Phil Hughes (University of Manchester).
Find out more »Wheatland Farm (Botany & Entomology Sections)
As well as providing holiday accommodation, the 21-acre Wheatland Farm at Winkleigh is managed for wildlife, and includes the 7-acre Popehouse Moor SSSI. The Botany Section last visited in 2009, so it will be…
Find out more »Moth trapping in New England Wood (Entomology Section)
Leader: Barry Henwood 01626 364080. New England Wood is at SX 597543. Nearest postcode is PL7 5BA. From the A38 at the Lee Mill junction, following signs to Yealmpton. After approximately a mile at…
Find out more »Field trip to Mid-Cornwall (IA Section)
IASDA / SCIAS Field Trip Visit to Mid-Cornwall, part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. Saturday 15th June Luxulyan Valley 9.00 am Assemble at the Carclaze Inn. PL25 4EJ…
Find out more »Soar Mill Cove and Bolt Tail (Botany Section)
A joint meeting with BSBI. Meet at 10.30 am at the National Trust car park at Bolberry Down, SX6887 3855 southwest of Malborough on the A381 between Kingsbridge and Salcombe. We will explore the…
Find out more »Visit to Sampford Courtenay (Buildings Section)
Professor Mark Stoyle will give a talk in the village hall on The Western Rebellion of 1549. After a picnic lunch, at St Andrew’s church Dr Sue Andrew will discuss the medieval church and…
Find out more »Moth trapping in the Dart Valley (Entomology Section)
Leader: Barry Henwood (01626 364080). Dart Valley Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve. Meet at Newbridge car park SX711708, nearest post code TQ13 7NT. There will be a walk before it gets dark then moth trapping…
Find out more »Siddy Langley studio (Lit & Art Section)
A visit to the studio and workshop of Siddy Langley, artist in glass. Longmeadows Studio, Weaver Lane, Plymtree, EX15 2JW. Number limited to 25. Advance booking essential, between June 16th and 23rd please.
Find out more »Dawlish Warren (Botany Section)
It’s been some time since the Section last visited this wonderful site. There are regular buses as well as the train to Dawlish Warren station. Meet at the far end of the carpark under…
Find out more »Braunton Burrows (Botany Section)
A circular walk across the dunes to the beach where we hope to see many of the Burrows special plants and if time permits when we return, we can have a look at the…
Find out more »July 2019
Whiteleigh Meadow (Botany Section)
Whiteleigh Meadow is near Cookworthy Forest. Meet at the car park in Cookworthy Forest at SS 417 016. The turning is off the A3079 between Brandis Corner and Halwill Junction. The site is culm…
Find out more »Visit to Bystock Ponds (Entomology Section)
A visit to Bystock Ponds Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve. This reserve has only been owned by the DWT since 2016 and is part of the East Devon Pebble Bed Heaths. Perhaps better known for…
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