Upcoming Events
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 […]
Understanding and conserving salmonid populations in a changing world, theoretical underpinnings and implementation. Speakers: Dr Bruce Stockley, Westcountry Rivers Trust & Professor Jamie Stevens, University of Exeter. Date and location: January 16 2024, 2pm-3pm. Online at: https://www.youtube.com/@instituteforenvironmentalf4963 and Lecture Theatre 5, Bennett Building, University of Leicester Speakers Bio: Bruce Stockley is an applied river scientist who […]
Join our Director of Operations, Bruce Stockley, in the beautiful Tamar Valley for a series of nature talks. Bruce will be talking all things fisheries, dams and barriers, for his contribution to the talk series. Come along to learn about: Our river restoration projects across the Westcountry What fishereies are, what we need to do […]
In December 2023, the Atlantic salmon was classified by the IUCN as 'Near Threatened' globally and as 'Endangered' within Great Britain. Join our trustee, Dr Will Darwall, the lead author on this assessment, as he explains everything you ever wanted to know about: what it means if a species is on the IUCN Red List […]
Our Angling Development Officer, James will be at the South West Fly Fair talking about our FishPass app. Head along to find out more. Adult Entry: £6; Under 18s: Free. More details can be found via the South West Lakes Trust website.
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. There 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 […]
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.
Join our Rapid Response catchments team at Devon Communities Together's Resilience Forum to talk about how communities can become more resilient to flooding. Book your FREE spot here: Devon Prepared - Whole Society Resilience Conference | Devon Communities Together
Come and explore the River Dart, its ecology and history through the traditional tales it has inspired. Join 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, […]
Come and explore the River Dart, its ecology and history through the traditional tales it has inspired. Join 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. Whether folklore, history or science, we want to hear your […]
Have fun as you learn about the environmental benefits of planting trees, shrubs, and perennial plants alongside food crops at home. Westcountry Rivers Trust's Farm Net Zero team are joining Nourish Kernow for the project's next climate-friendly gardening workshop. The event will include a hands-on soil health assessment that you can try at home, plus […]
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: encourage biodiversity reduce energy use uncover the secrets of locking up carbon in your soil. This session will include a chance to discover […]
