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SUMMARY:Exmoor Trees for Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Westcountry Rivers Trust for a volunteer tree planting day along the river Barle\, at Landacre Bridge. This area is an important region for spawning salmon and juvenile habitat within the Exe\, however a lack of tree cover leaves the fish vulnerable. To help improve this habitat\, we are planting pockets of trees alongside the river and need your help to put these trees in the ground! \nPlease meet at the Landacre Bridge Car park (SS8154036067) at 09:30 on Sunday the 9th of February. We will then make our way upriver to the planting enclosures where our team leaders will help demonstrate methods and briefing for the day. A hot soup will be provided for lunch but please bring a bowl and utensils and toilets are available at Landacre Farmhouse\, though this is a distance from where the planting will be taking place. Some tools will be available for volunteers\, so please bring if you have your own. There is no weather guarantee this time of year so please keep an eye out for any last minute communications\, and make sure to bring sturdy waterproof footwear\, and warm waterproof clothing. \nIf you have a query about the event contact DanOsmond@wrt.org.uk. \n 
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/exmoor-trees-for-salmon/
LOCATION:Landacre Bridge\, Landacre Bridge\, Landacre Lane\, Minehead\, Devon\, TA24 7SD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Mapping Success: Using Land App to Simplify Grant Applications & Farm Planning
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nJoin us for a free\, informative webinar tailored for farmers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly\, led by George Chanarin from Land App. This session\, offered as part of the Agri Carbon Kernow project\, will guide participants through using Land App to streamline grant applications and support farm planning. As well as recording data collected on farm through surveys such as soil sampling. \nOverview of Agri Carbon Kernow Project\nAgri Carbon Kernow is a collaborative initiative focused on supporting sustainable farming practices in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This project brings together Duchy College (part of the Cornwall College Group)\, Westcountry Rivers Trust\, Cornwall Wildlife Trust\, and the Farm Carbon Toolkit\, and is commissioned by the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Growth Hub. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund\, this initiative provides resources\, tools\, and training to help farmers increase productivity and environmental sustainability in the region. \nhttps://www.ciosgrowthhub.com/agri-carbon-kernow \nWebinar Topics\nDuring the webinar\, attendees will learn how to: \n\nSet up a Land App account\nEfficiently and simply create a detailed map of their farm using their SBI number\nExplore Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship (CS) options\, along with relevant pay rates\nPrint and share customised farm maps to support grant applications\nRecord data collected on farm through surveys\n\nThis session provides actionable insights and practical guidance for farmers aiming to make the most of available funding opportunities. \nAbout the UK Shared Prosperity Fund\nThis funding has been allocated from Cornwall Council’s Growth Hub Grants Programme. The Growth Hub Grants Programme is part of the Good Growth Programme\, which is delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. \nThe UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place\, supporting local business\, and people and skills. \nFor more information\, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukshared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/mapping-success-using-land-app/
LOCATION:Cornwall
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T153000
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SUMMARY:Wormery Composting
DESCRIPTION:Come and join our Farm Net Zero team and the Tregovenek Community Farm team and learn wormery composting tips from an expert.\nBen Bryant from Sustainable South Hams will be delivering the workshop and has a wealth of experience in composting\, soil regeneration and the sustainable use of earth resources. \nThis is a free two hour workshop on vermiculture and vermicompost to include practical experience of setting up a tiered wormery and a DIY option. \nThere will be plenty of theory on the benefits of vermicompost and everything you need to know about the worms and the system to set up a successful wormery in your garden. \nWhether you have previous knowledge or not\, come along to learn more. \nPlease wear clothing and footwear which is suitable for the weather conditions and rough ground. The garden is working towards being wheelchair accessible but currently attendees will need to be able to walk on uneven ground. \nTea and coffee will be provided but we ask you bring a travel mug with you as the farm have limited catering supplies. Facilities are a basic with a composting loo. \nPlease note these directions:\nThe farm is situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor\, near the village of Pensilva. \nPlease do not follow sat-nav directions as very often these are incorrect. Ensure you are coming to the Pensilva end of Attwood Lane as it is not passable from the lower (Cutkieve) end. \nFrom Liskeard(A38) travel north on the B3254. Turn right just before Foredown Common and Pensilva (signposted Pentiddy Natural Burial Ground). Parking is ¼ mile on the left opposite the granite sign\, and Tregovenek is across the road at the top of Attwood Lane. \nFrom Launceston(A30) travel south on the B3254. Pass the Pensilva turn on the left and continue down next to the common. Take a left beyond the cattle grid (signposted Pentiddy Natural Burial Ground). Parking is ¼ mile on the left opposite the granite sign\, and Tregovenek is across the road on the right at the top of Attwood Lane. \nPlease cancel your booking on Eventbrite if you can no longer attend so we can offer the space to someone else – thank you.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/wormery-composting/
LOCATION:Tregovenek\, Attwood Lane
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T130000
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SUMMARY:Dung Beetles
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned entomologist and dung beetle specialist Clive Turner as he shares his knowledge on dung beetles in our environment\, developed over three decades of research and observations. \nAttendees will enjoy: \n\na richly illustrated talk on what dung beetles are\, where they live and the range of environmental benefits we gain from encouraging them\na field walk where Clive will demonstrate where dung beetles are found and explain more about their ecology and benefits\nan open forum Q&A and discussion.\nWe will cover topics including dung beetle ecology\, how to encourage them and what you can do to help them. \nThe talk or walk may take place first depending on the weather.\n\nPlease check weather conditions for the day and dress accordingly. \nIf for any reason you can’t attend\, please cancel your ticket so we can offer the space to someone else – thank you.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/dung-beetles/
LOCATION:South Penquite Farm Blisland PL30 4LH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
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SUMMARY:Westcountry Artivists Call Out
DESCRIPTION:Our pilot project Westcountry Artivists to Enhance Rivers (WAtER) aims to spark river kinship through creative means. \nInitially\, participatory eco-conscious photography and eco-acoustic recordings will be used to inspire river-related understanding and to build bonds with freshwater habitats. \nSt Agnes\nJoin us at the delightful Genki in the lovely village of St Agnes on the north Cornwall coast to take part in the first hands-on session investigating a nearby stream through unique print making and underwater sound recordings. The village streams have unfortunately been no strangers to the impacts of sewage pollution\, historic mining and more. \nArtwork created by people attending will be part of an exhibition in 2025. \nPlease note\, this workshop is limited to six people aged 18+.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/westcountry-artivists-call-out/
LOCATION:Genki\, Quay Road\, St Agnes\, TR5 0RP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
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SUMMARY:Managing Your Grassland for Biodiversity and Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Explore the species rich meadow\, orchard and other areas of St Ive Community Garden\, managed by the St Ive Community volunteers\, and learn how you can manage your lawn at home to: \n\nencourage biodiversity\nreduce energy use\nuncover the secrets of locking up carbon in your soil.\n\nThis session will include a chance to discover soil health indicators and a discussion on gardening for climate resilience run by Westcountry Rivers Trust. We will also highlight examples from farmers in the region working together towards Farm Net Zero climate emissions. \nFree entry.\nTea and snacks will be provided in the Church Hall. Please email zoe@wrt.org.uk if you have any dietary or access requirements. \nSt Ive Community Garden is located behind St Ive Parish Church. \nThere is a car park behind the Church. Turn into the lane on the Liskeard side of the church and the car park is on the right. \nThere are two disabled parking spaces outside the church on the main road. \nThere is a disabled toilet in the grounds but the garden is rough grass with no paths. \nPlease email zoe@wrt.org.uk to discuss any access requirements you have and we will do our best to accommodate.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/managing-your-grassland-for-biodiversity-and-climate-resilience/
LOCATION:St Ive Community Garden\, St Ive Church\, St Ive\, Liskeard\, PL14 3LX\, PL14 3LX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240421T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Trees
DESCRIPTION:Have fun as you learn about the environmental benefits of planting trees\, shrubs\, and perennial plants alongside food crops at home. \nWestcountry Rivers Trust’s Farm Net Zero team are joining Nourish Kernow for the project’s next climate-friendly gardening workshop. \nThe event will include a hands-on soil health assessment that you can try at home\, plus ideas to help you manage your garden to best sequester carbon and adapt to a changing climate\, as well as boosting biodiversity. \nWe will be taking a look at the trees recently planted at the farm to support its habitat management plan and hearing about the inspiration and challenges behind the farm’s wider Community Supported Agriculture project to create a regenerative market garden on the edge of town. \nBook your free place via our Eventbrite page: eventbrite.co.uk/e/gardening-trees-with-farm-net-zero-nourish-kernow-tickets
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/gardening-trees/
LOCATION:Higher Culloden Farm\, College Road\, Camelford\, Cornwall PL32 9TL\, Higher Culloden Farm\, College Road\,\, Camelford\, Cornwall\, PL32 9TL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20240229T104521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T104521Z
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SUMMARY:Tales of the Dart - Dartmeet
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore the River Dart\, its ecology and history through the traditional tales it has inspired. \nJoin author and professional storyteller Lisa Schneidau\, Emma Cunis from Dartmoor’s Daughter\, and Environmental Humanities researcher Dr Charlotte Lancaster for a day of storytelling on the River Dart. \nWhether folklore\, history or science\, we want to hear your stories\, and help us find new ones as we explore this beautiful river system. \nThis interactive and participatory storytelling event is intended for anyone over the age of 7 and families are more than welcome. \nYou do not need to have any storytelling experience; Tales of the Dart offers a fun and playful way to explore the River Dart\, its ecology\, history and the traditional and modern tales it has inspired. \nFor more information and to book your FREE tickets\, go to www.talesofthedart.co.uk
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/tales-of-the-dart-dartmeet/
LOCATION:Badgers Holt\, Dartmeet\, Devon\, PL20 6SG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20240229T103813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T103813Z
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SUMMARY:Tales of the Dart - Totnes
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore the River Dart\, its ecology and history through the traditional tales it has inspired. \nJoin author and professional storyteller Lisa Schneidau\, Environmental Humanities researcher Dr Charlotte Lancaster and Friends of the Dart for a day of storytelling on the River Dart. Whether folklore\, history or science\, we want to hear your stories\, and help us find new ones as we explore this beautiful river system. \nThis interactive and participatory storytelling event is intended for anyone over the age of 7 and families are more than welcome. You do not need to have any storytelling experience; Tales of the Dart offers a fun and playful way to explore the River Dart\, its ecology\, history and the traditional and modern tales it has inspired. \nFor more information and to book your FREE tickets\, go to www.talesofthedart.co.uk
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/tales-of-the-dart-totnes/
LOCATION:Totnes Boating Association\, Steamer Quay Rd\, Totnes\, Devon\, TQ9 5AL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20240229T125400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T131055Z
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SUMMARY:Devon Communities Resilience Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join our Rapid Response catchments team at Devon Communities Together’s Resilience Forum to talk about how communities can become more resilient to flooding. \n  \nBook your FREE spot here: Devon Prepared – Whole Society Resilience Conference | Devon Communities Together
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/devon-communities-resilience-forum/
LOCATION:Kenn Centre\, Kennford\, Exeter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon Communities Together":MAILTO:info@devoncommunities.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20240229T124247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T124247Z
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SUMMARY:Ashburton Organisation Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our Rapid Response Catchments and Citizen Science teams at the Ashburton Organisation Day to talk about climate resilience and how you can get involved by becoming a CSI volunteer.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/ashburton-organisation-day/
LOCATION:Ashburton Town Hall\, North St\, Ashburton\, Newton Abbot\, TQ13 7QQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20240222T114131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T114131Z
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about water quality in North Devon - public council meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join North Devon Council’s policy development committee at a public meeting to discuss the issues around sewage and  water quality of the district’s rivers\, waterways and beaches. \nThere will also be representatives from The National Trust\, National Farmers Union\, South West Water\, Environment Agency\, North Devon Biosphere\, North Devon Surf Reserve\, Westcountry Rivers Trust\, North Devon Angling News and Surfers Against Sewage.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/lets-talk-about-water-quality-in-north-devon-public-council-meeting/
LOCATION:South West Institute Development Building\, Petroc\, Petroc College\, Barnstaple\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20240222T152909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T153315Z
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SUMMARY:South West Fly Fair
DESCRIPTION:Our Angling Development Officer\, James will be at the South West Fly Fair talking about our FishPass app. Head along to find out more. \nAdult Entry: £6; Under 18s: Free. \nMore details can be found via the South West Lakes Trust website.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/south-west-fly-fair/
LOCATION:Roadford Lake\, Broadwoodwidger\, Lifton\, Devon\, PL16 0RL\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="South West LakesTrust":MAILTO:info@swlakestrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20240209T142115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T142115Z
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SUMMARY:IUCN Red Listing of the Atlantic Salmon by Dr Will Darwall
DESCRIPTION:In December 2023\, the Atlantic salmon was classified by the IUCN as ‘Near Threatened’ globally and as ‘Endangered’ within Great Britain. \nJoin our trustee\, Dr Will Darwall\, the lead author on this assessment\, as he explains everything you ever wanted to know about: \nwhat it means if a species is on the IUCN Red List\nwhat it means if a species is ‘threatened’\nthe Red Listing process\nwhat these two assessments mean for the future of Atlantic salmon. \nWill is currently the Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme Manager. From 2002 – 2022\, he was Head of the IUCN Freshwater Biodiversity Unit\, Cambridge\, UK.  He has dedicated decades of his life to restoring water habitats around the world. \nThis event is a part of the Tamar Valley AONB – Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme Tamar Talks series. \nPhoto credit: Charles Fleming
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/iucn-red-listing-of-the-atlantic-salmon-by-dr-will-darwall/
LOCATION:The Tamar Valley Centre\, Cemetery Road\, Drakewalls\, Cornwall\, PL18 9FE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamara Landscape Partnership":MAILTO:tamara@cornwall.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20231012T135149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T135149Z
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SUMMARY:Tamar Talk Series: Fisheries\, Dams and Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Join our Director of Operations\, Bruce Stockley\, in the beautiful Tamar Valley for a series of nature talks. \nBruce will be talking all things fisheries\, dams and barriers\, for his contribution to the talk series. Come along to learn about: \n\nOur river restoration projects across the Westcountry\nWhat fishereies are\, what we need to do to maintain them and how they fit into the river landscape\nHow dams and barriers influence habitats\n\n  \nFollow this link to learn more\, and reserve your FREE spot. \nOurs is one in a series of talks organised by the Tamara Landscape Partnership\, check out the others here. \n  \n 
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/tamar-talk-series-fisheries-dams-and-barriers/
LOCATION:The Tamar Valley Centre\, Cemetery Road\, Drakewalls\, Cornwall\, PL18 9FE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamara Landscape Partnership":MAILTO:tamara@cornwall.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20240105T163300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T163428Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding and conserving salmonid populations
DESCRIPTION:Understanding and conserving salmonid populations in a changing world\, theoretical underpinnings and implementation. \n\nSpeakers: Dr Bruce Stockley\, Westcountry Rivers Trust & Professor Jamie Stevens\, University of Exeter.\n\n\nDate and location: January 16 2024\, 2pm-3pm. Online at:  https://www.youtube.com/@instituteforenvironmentalf4963 and Lecture Theatre 5\, Bennett Building\, University of Leicester\n\n\nSpeakers Bio:\n\nBruce Stockley is an applied river scientist who uses an evidence-based approach to conserve and restore the rivers of the South West of England.  He has a background in fisheries genetics\, morphological\, molecular and paleontological approaches to the understanding of ecology and evolution.  Bruce is currently Director of Operations at Westcountry Rivers Trust where scientific analysis\, Natural Capital approaches and engagement with communities all form equal parts in the protection and reversal of environmental loss in rivers and landscapes of the Westcountry.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nDr Jamie Stevens is a Professor in the Department of Biosciences at the University of Exeter. He is a molecular ecologist and evolutionary biologist\, and his research focuses on the application of population genetics to explore questions in ecology\, management and conservation. In 1998 he was awarded a Wellcome Trust Biodiversity Fellowship\, whereupon he moved from Bristol to Exeter. Since then\, his research has focused on the use of genetic methods to address applied questions in fish movement and dispersal\, and he has led/co-led the genetic components of four major EU-funded projects developing genetic tracking of Atlantic salmon and sea trout. Most recently\, he has expanded his work to explore connectivity and gene flow in a range of corals and marine invertebrates; the results of these studies feed into the design and designation of marine protected areas.\n\n\n\nPlease register using either the QR code in the event image or by following the link: Understanding and conserving salmonid populations (office.com)
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/understanding-and-conserving-salmonid-populations/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T220000
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SUMMARY:Roots so Deep (you can see the devil down there)
DESCRIPTION:Can an underutilized way to graze cattle\, that mimics the way bison once roamed the land\, help get farmers out of debt\, restore our depleted soils\, rebuild wildlife habitat and draw down huge amounts of carbon? Cattle have been seen as eco-villains for a long time. What if they can help save us from catastrophic climate change? \n“Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there)” is a 4-part documentary series all about inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change with hooves\, heart and soil. \n“Roots So Deep” is guided by director and wrangler of scientists Peter Byck as he meets farmers on both sides of the fence – the folks practicing an adaptive way to graze\, and their neighbours set in their family’s generations-old method of doing things. Byck’s team of outcast scientists are measuring what’s happening on both sides of the fences – exploring if this adaptive grazing could help slow down climate change. \nOne question looms over the whole series: even if the science shows that the adaptive way to graze is better for the land and the farmers’ pocket books\, will the old school farmers change\, will they adopt a different method? Will they evolve into climate heroes and save us from the impending climate catastrophe? \nThis special screening will be showing parts 1 and 4 of the documentary. \nVisit this link to book your ticket.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/roots-so-deep-you-can-see-the-devil-down-there/
LOCATION:Holbeton Village Hall\, Brent Hill\, Holbeton\, Devon\, PL8 1LW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20231114T160518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T160518Z
UID:20545-1700661600-1700668800@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Water - Stakeholder Webinar
DESCRIPTION:An online webinar and workshop to update you on South West Water’s (SWW) business plan and to discuss some of the key issues they are working to address. \nThe 7th ‘Let’s Talk Water’ event will begin with a presentation by Laura Flowerdew (Chief Customer and Digital Officer) on the upcoming launch of WaterFit Live 3 (Bathing water quality | WaterFit Live)\, which will now include data from all SWW storm overflows across the region. \nAfter that\, the focus of the presentations will be on the Local Nature Recovery Strategies being developed across the region\, with guest speakers from the Cornwall\, Devon and other LNRS teams working in this area. SWW will also be setting out how they will contribute to these strategies and the delivery of nature recovery over the coming years. \nLearn more and reserve your free spot here.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/lets-talk-water-stakeholder-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20230713T105403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T105403Z
UID:19627-1700215200-1700235000@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dartmoor’s Temperate Rainforests
DESCRIPTION:Come along to hear our Chief Executive Officer\, Dr Laurence Couldrick\, talk about the role of temperate forests and other nature-based solutions in delivering integrated catchment management. \nDartmoor’s temperate woodlands with their understory of lichens\, mosses and shrubs are one of the wonders of Dartmoor. Join us at the Fingle Bridge Inn\, located in a beautiful woodland setting\, to hear a range of talks exploring how these temperate woodlands evolved\, what steps are taken to conserve them and what the future is for these climate sensitive wooded landscapes. \nOther speakers include: \nGuy Shrubsole Environmental campaigner and public speaker and author of The Lost Rainforests of Britain \nRalph Fyfe of Plymouth University whose research is connected with past environmental change. \nWoodland Trust The Woodland Trust and the National Trust have joined forces on Dartmoor and are involved in largescale preservation and protection of some of Dartmoor’s temperate woodlands. \nMoor Trees are on a mission to restore native woodland on Dartmoor and we will hear about their work. \n  \nPlease follow this link for tickets https://dartmoorsociety.com/events/. \nYour ticket will include refreshments on arrival and a buffet lunch. The bar at Fingle Bridge Inn will also be open for drinks.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/dartmoors-temperate-rainforests/
LOCATION:Fingle Bridge Inn\, Drewsteignton\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX6 6PW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Dartmoor Society":MAILTO:info@dartmoorsociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20231012T135721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T135721Z
UID:20061-1699002000-1699027200@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cornwall Community Flood Forum Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join our River Ops and Land Programme Managers at this conference which explores natural flood management and nature based solutions. \nThis event will feature a series of morning presentations\, followed by an afternoon of workshops. One of which will be led by Ben Gallant and Giles Rickard\, from the Westcountry Rivers Trust\, and will focus on the Resilient Catchment Communities project. \nCome along to learn about how communities can help to make their catchment more resilient. \nThis event can be attended online or in person\, free refreshments and lunch will be provided for those attending in person. \nFollow this link\, to learn more and reserve your FREE spot.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/cornwall-community-flood-forum-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Pavilion Centre\, Royal Cornwall Showground\, Whitecross\, Wadebridge\, PL27 7JE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20231012T131854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T131854Z
UID:20048-1698278400-1698364799@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bampton Town Charter Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rapid Response Catchments team at the one of the oldest Charter Fairs in the country. \nWe’re working with local communities to help them to bolster their resilience to climate change and flooding\, come along to our stall to learn more about the project. \nBampton Town Charter Fair is a traditional fair that continues to attract local producers of foods and livestock\, crafts and traditional skills from Exmoor and its surrounding villages. Come along to enjoy market stalls\, street entertainment\, live music\, craft workshops\, demonstrations\, and a funfair. \nFind out more here.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/bampton-town-charter-fair/
LOCATION:Bampton Town\, Devon\, EX16\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Bampton-Town-Charter-Fair.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20231018T160114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T160114Z
UID:20144-1698174000-1698174000@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Could you be a RIVERFLY MONITOR?
DESCRIPTION:Come along to this FREE introductory event to learn about our CSI scheme\, and how you could help protect the river Camel from pollution. \nThis is a free café – style event for anyone interested in water quality and wildlife in the Camel Valley catchment area; it’s hosted by Dr Mike Kent\, co-author of Exploring the Camel Estuary\, and Dr Kath Maguire\, Research Fellow at Exeter University. \nThe event will include short talks and discussions on wildlife and water quality in the Camel; monitoring water quality using riverfly larvae; the importance of public engagement; and how water quality affects human and wildlife health. \nThere will also be a display of posters and photographs (including those of Adrian Langdon) about wildlife and water quality in and around the river Camel. \nLight refreshments will be available free of charge.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/could-you-be-a-riverfly-monitor/
LOCATION:Wadebridge Town Hall\, The Platt\, Wadebridge\, PL27 7AQ\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/riverfly-monitor.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20231013T170441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T170441Z
UID:20130-1698157800-1698165000@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Are you part of the Honiton Community? Worried about flooding? \nIf so\, drop into our community event to find out more about the different resilience actions that could help build your community’s resilience to flooding. \nHave a go at our slow the flow card game\, interact with your catchment in our sand box and chat with other community members over a cup of tea or coffee.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/community-climate-resilience-drop-in-5/
LOCATION:Thelma Hulbert Gallery\, Elmfield House\, Dowell St\, Honiton\, EX14 1LX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MicrosoftTeams-image-12.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231016T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231016T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20231006T095602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T095602Z
UID:19937-1697472000-1697479200@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to help create local solutions to the impacts of climate change and improve flood resilience? \nRapidly Responding Catchments\, or RRCs\, are quick draining catchment areas (under 10km²) where surface run-off during high rainfall events can overwhelm small communities. We have identified East Budleigh as an RRC and would like to work with you to build your community’s resilience by co-creating innovative approaches such as Nature Based Solutions (NBS). \nJoin us for a drop-in session to learn more about the Upstream Thinking RRC project and how it can help your community be more climate resilient. Discuss your preferences and ideas on what is needed to improve East Budleigh’s Flood Resilience and learn more about the project interacting with our Augmented Reality table demonstrating how water can move though river catchments. \nThis work comes under the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP).
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/community-climate-resilience-drop-in-4/
LOCATION:East Budleigh Village Hall\, East Budleigh\, Budleigh Salterton\, Devon ​\, EX9 7DU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20230914T143623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T143623Z
UID:19889-1696959000-1696962600@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Soil Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Farm Net Zero team for an evening of education and citizen science\, focused on improving soil health. \nCome on down to the thriving Loveland Commuinity Field for their second FNZ climate-friendly gardening workshop of the year. At this session you’ll have the opportunity to try out simple techniques to assess a range of soil health indicators\, alongside discussing the other actions participants are taking to reduce the carbon footprint of their gardening\, and how farmers in the region are addressing this too. \nWhat’s the link with climate change? Work completed by the Farm Carbon Toolkit has demonstrated that every hectare of land that raises its soil organic matter levels by just 0.1% (e.g. 4.2% to 4.3%) can sequester approximately 8.9 tonnes of CO2 per year . Healthy carbon rich soils also increase productivity\, drought resilience and biodiversity. \nPlease bring a small sample of your own soil (a trowelful) for testing! \nRefreshments provided.  \nFollow this link to reserve your FREE spot.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/soil-health-workshop/
LOCATION:Loveland Community Field\, 2 Church Hill\, Penryn\, Cornwall\, TR10 8AJ\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FNZ-Soil-Health-Eventbrite.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230924T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20230818T135320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T135320Z
UID:19807-1695542400-1695585600@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Get  ready to (Salmon) Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us on World Rivers Day as our Strategic Exe Weirs project teams up with the Tidelines Salmon Run. \nLearn all about the life of the super Salmon and its journey along the River Exe\, plus get to know more about our work to restore and protect this river\, and rivers across the region.
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/get-ready-to-salmon-run/
LOCATION:Salmonpool Wier\, SalmonPool Lane\, Exeter\, EX2 4SW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/salmonrun24sept.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20230814T105615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T105615Z
UID:19787-1695461400-1695504600@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Groundswell Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoe Smith\, our Farm Adviser\, at the annual Groundswell conference looking at the state of Nature on the Lizard Peninsula.   \nZoe will be discussing the current state of wetland decline in the UK\, why restoring wetlands is essential to help us to adapt to climate change and promote wildlife recovery\, and how we can achieve that locally. \nThe theme for this event is ‘Air and Fire’ and will explore topics such as\, the value of healthy air\, the effects of fire on wildlife and how we can safeguard nature on the Lizard for the future. \nOther speakers include Gillian Burke (BBC Springwatch)\, Matthew Oates (Entomologist) and representatives of Natural England and Cornwall Council. \nGet your tickets here!
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/groundswell-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Rosuick Organic Farm\, St Martin\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR12 6DZ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20230824T093337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T093337Z
UID:19837-1695317400-1695324600@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Beneficial Bugs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Farm Net Zero team for an evening of discussion and activities\, exploring the benefits of welcoming bugs into your garden. \nAfter the success of the ‘No-Dig Gardening’ workshop we will be holding another of our climate-friendly gardening workshops with the Community Roots Garden. This session will focus on beneficial bugs; how to welcome them into your garden\, what environmental benefits they can bring\, and how this all helps fight the climate crisis. \nInsects play a fundamental role in our food growing and wider ecosystems\, so come along to: \n\nExplore the companion planting and beetle banks of the Community Roots’ Garden to spot and identify different insects.\nLearn about creating insect habitat in your growing space.\nBuild a bee hotel to take home.\n\nLimited spaces\, reserve your FREE spot here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/beneficial-bugs-workshop/
LOCATION:Community Roots Cornwall\, Field of Dreams\, Porthtowan\, Cornwall\, TR4 8FN\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/FNZ-Bugs-Eventbrite.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20230912T152929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T144900Z
UID:19883-1695236400-1695243600@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Planning and Devon Resilience Innovation Project Community Evening
DESCRIPTION:Join our Rapid Response Catchments Team at this Devon Communities Together event\, to find out about how we can work with you to help improve your community’s climate resilience. \nCome along to learn about: \n\nThe local flood resilience actions that are part of our Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP)\nHow to put an emergency plan together\nThe funding\, advice and resources available through Devon Communities Together\n\n  \nNo need to book\, just turn up!
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/emergency-planning-and-devon-resilience-innovation-project-community-evening/
LOCATION:Ashburton Town Hall\, North St\, Ashburton\, Newton Abbot\, TQ13 7QQ\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ashburton-Emergency-Planning-Evening.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Devon Communities Together":MAILTO:info@devoncommunities.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTSTAMP:20260403T203535
CREATED:20230814T101302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T101302Z
UID:19780-1694476800-1694563199@wrt.org.uk
SUMMARY:Widecombe Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join our Upstream Thinking team at the annual agricultural fair in Widecombe. \nCome along to learn more about the work we’re completing across seven strategically important drinking water supply river catchments in the Westcountry: the Dart\, Exe\, Fowey\, Otter\, Roadford\, Tamar and Tavy catchments. \nFollow this link\, to learn more about the fair and book your tickets!
URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/widecombe-fair/
LOCATION:Widecombe Village Green and Fair field\, Widecombe-in-the-Moor\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ13 7TR\, United Kingdom
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