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May 2019
Holne Chase (Botany Section)
We’re fortunate to be able to visit this privately-owned site on the edge of Dartmoor. A 2.5 mile walk taking us along the banks of the River Dart and then up to the site…
Find out more »June 2019
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 »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 »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 »Culm Grassland (Botany Section)
A field trip to a culm grassland site near Witheridge. Meet at Dart Raffe Farm, Witheridge (SS796154) where parking will be available. NON-MEMBERS WELCOME. Bring packed lunch and appropriate footwear. Please contact the leader…
Find out more »August 2019
Arable plant meeting at Snapes Point (Botany Section) – cancelled
This event had to be cancelled at the last minute due to the inclement weather. It is hoped to reschedule for next year. Meet at the car park at SX73914015 (a National Trust carpark…
Find out more »January 2020
New Year Plant Hunt (Botany Section)
John Day has again organised a meeting for us to take part in the BSBI's New Year Plant Hunt (you can find more details at bsbi.org/new-year-plant-hunt). It will take place on Saturday 4th January…
Find out more »February 2020
AGM 2020 (Botany Section)
The AGM will be followed by an informal walk to look at lichens and bryophytes in the vicinity, and a short slide-show. The car park at Bickleigh Village Hall is quite small so it…
Find out more »April 2020
Cancelled: Visit to Solland Farm (Botany Section)
All DA events up to 30 June have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. See our dedicated page for the latest information. Location: Solland Farm, Exbourne. Leader Mark Pool. A joint meeting with…
Find out more »May 2020
Cancelled: Visit to Walls Hill (Botany Section)
All DA events up to 30 June have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. See our dedicated page for the latest information. Location: Walls Hill, Torquay. Leaders Bob Hodgson and Bill Hudson. A…
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