A free Wilder Communities Drop-In Event will be held at the Northam Burrows Visitor Centre on Tuesday 3 March, from 13:00 to 16:00. Whether you’re an individual, part of a community group or simply someone with a new idea, the event welcomes anyone interested in supporting nature in their local area. It’s a great opportunity to learn from the Wilder Communities Team, access helpful advice and resources, and explore how to develop and nurture your own local or community based nature projects.
You don’t need a large or well-funded scheme to make a difference, although the Trust can help with those too. The Wilder Communities Team supports projects of all sizes, such as planting a mini meadow in your garden or local park, helping hedgehogs on your street, starting a community orchard, improving verge management with your parish council or developing a brand new idea. Their goal is to inspire people, bring existing projects to life, spark new ideas and help communities connect and make their surroundings greener, wilder and richer in nature.
Torridge District Council is working closely with the Wilder Communities Team at Devon Wildlife Trust and other environmental organisations to support biodiversity improvements across the local area. This forms part of the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan and the national effort to halt the decline in wildlife and promote nature recovery across the UK.
Councillor Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, Lead Member for Culture and Community Engagement, said: “This free event at the Burrows offers a fantastic opportunity to inspire our communities and share the valuable knowledge and expertise that Devon Wildlife Trust has built over many years. The Wilder Communities Team recognises how vital it is to work together to protect our local wildlife. By joining forces, we can help create greener, wilder and more vibrant communities not only across Torridge, but throughout Devon.”
Katie Wilkinson, Wilder Communities Team Leader for Devon Wildlife Trust, said: “We’re really happy to be working with Torridge District Council again to host this free event at the Northam Burrows Visitor Centre. Devon Wildlife Trust has championed the protection of Devon’s wildlife and wild places for more than 60 years, and we believe in a future where people and nature thrive together. Through our Wilder Communities Team, we’re excited to use this opportunity to support as many people as possible to take action for nature where they live, learn or work – and the tea and cake will be great too!”
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