BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westcountry Rivers Trust - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wrt.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westcountry Rivers Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T123000 DTSTAMP:20240926T103733Z CREATED:20240926T103733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T103733Z UID:22442-1728122400-1728131400@wrt.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WAtER.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T130000 DTSTAMP:20240925T155420Z CREATED:20240925T155420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T155420Z UID:22422-1728727200-1728738000@wrt.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dung-beetle-6389667_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T153000 DTSTAMP:20240926T095930Z CREATED:20240926T095843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T095930Z UID:22431-1731072600-1731079800@wrt.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FNZ-nov-2024-wrt-newsletter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T130000 DTSTAMP:20241119T094508Z CREATED:20241119T094508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T094508Z UID:22760-1732708800-1732712400@wrt.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Webinar-Good-Growth-Logos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T093000 DTSTAMP:20250128T093239Z CREATED:20250128T092018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T093239Z UID:22853-1739093400-1739093400@wrt.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_942734213_292846572272_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T150000 DTSTAMP:20250613T083640Z CREATED:20250613T083631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T083640Z UID:23207-1751450400-1751468400@wrt.org.uk SUMMARY:Farm Net Zero: Introduction to Ecology and Nature Recovery in the Westcountry DESCRIPTION:As our final citizen event for the Farm Net Zero project\, Westcountry Rivers Trust are collaborating with the experts from Budding Nature and Chris Jones from Woodland Valley Farm to deliver what promises to be a really special day of interactive learning. Budding Nature will introduce some basic ecological principles\, including food webs\, species interactions\, ecological succession and population ecology in a classroom-based session. We will look at how these principles can inform the concept of nature recovery in the Westcountry and the role farming can play. \nIn an outdoor afternoon session\, we will look at these ecological principles in action in the field accompanied by Chris Jones from Woodland Valley Farm\, on tour of his 170 acre mixed farm. We will talk about the vital role that farms have in nature recovery and how we can support them. We will also have a guided tour of the beaver enclosure to see the astonishing impact these environmental engineers can have in habitat restoration. \nThere will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. We hope you will be inspired to mirror some of the techniques being used by our Westcountry farmers in your own green spaces and be a part of nature recovery.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pictures © Sally Luker & Derek Green URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/farm-net-zero-ecology-and-nature-recovery/ LOCATION:Woodland Valley Farm\, Ladock\, Cornwall\, TR2 4PT\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Common-Carder-Bee-pollinating-Dandelion.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921 DTSTAMP:20250829T102619Z CREATED:20250829T095617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T102619Z UID:23831-1758326400-1758412799@wrt.org.uk SUMMARY:Salmon Run 2025 DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of people will get involved in a 43 mile run from Exmouth along the River Exe on Saturday 20 September to highlight the migratory journey of the endangered Atlantic salmon from sea to spawning ground.\nJoin in this celebration of the amazing salmon and Exe river. Take part as a runner or help out as a steward; Be part of the celebration and learn more about this remarkable species which is an integral part of river and ocean ecology and culture. Atlantic Salmon numbers are are down by 75% since the 70s and salmon are now critically endangered and potentially set to disappear from the Exe.  The salmon\, as a keystone species\, is a representative for the diversity in the river catchment. The salmon faces many serious challenges\, mostly man-made and many exacerbated by climate change. Tidelines works with Westcountry Rivers Trust to improve the river habitat to help give salmon a fighting chance. In Salmon Run we bring this extraordinary species to light\, highlight their incredible life cycle and migration and show our love for the river and our community! Run wild with the Salmon! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anne-Marie Culhane from Tidelines said: “In the past\, thousands of salmon completed an epic trans-Atlantic journey up the Exe to spawn\, with the river’s original name Isca meaning ‘river of fish’. Now numbers of returning fish are in the hundreds or less and the species\, Atlantic Salmon\, are on the Red List of endangered British species\, facing possible extinction in our river. We are calling for runners\, ultra runners\, joggers\, walkers and people who care for nature to take part and share their love for the river\, their community and this amazing species to celebrate its life cycle journey and its ecological and deep cultural significance for UK rivers.” \nUltra runners will travel 43 miles upriver from Exmouth to Dulverton\, Exmoor\, passing through Exeter and Tiverton on the Exe Valley Way. Mark Lloyd\, Chief Executive of The Rivers Trust will be running his first Ultra with us in support of this unique project and to raise funds for The Rivers Trust along with Team GB Olympic Rower Graeme Thomas. Westcountry Rivers Trust’s Senior Fisheries Scientist\, Dan Osmond will also be taking on the challenge (Sign up for the Ultra). \nRelay teams will run the same route in eleven sections\, passing a symbolic hand-crafted salmon baton from team to team with changeovers at different towns and villages along the river. This year Annabel and James will be flying the flag for Westcountry Rivers Trust and running the relay.  Friends of the River Exe will pop up at the changeover points to invite people to become part of their citizen science network where people monitor water quality and test for pollutants in the river (Sign up for the relay here). \nThis year Tidelines is working with new partners – Sideshore Community in Exmouth to create Salmon Run: The Gathering – a festival for all ages combining talks\, creative and music workshops\, a bouncy castle in the shape of a river\, a restored salmon boat\, games and information exploring the significance of Atlantic Salmon. ParkRun Exmouth are supporting the first part of the relay to coincide with their 5km Exmouth run and Exmoor National Park Authority are supporting the event at Dulverton with activities for families. \nNicky Nicholls from Sideshore Community said\, “We want more people to know and love this extraordinary creature and its story in our river. The partnership with Sideshore Community through the Gathering and joining up with ParkRun Exmouth gives us the chance to connect with many more people. Atlantic Salmon have so much to teach us about climate change and what we can do to support nature to thrive.’ \nWestcountry Rivers Trust Strategic Exe Weirs project manager Tom Watts said: “As runners make their way from sea to source\, they will witness some of the challenges these amazing fish face.Barriers in the river hinder this iconic species. We are working towards a free-flowing river Exe to make the journey easier for adult salmon to successfully spawn in the upper reaches. Likewise we are working to improve conditions for young salmon at the start of their lives. This year Tidelines is working with us to provide opportunities volunteers to engage with river restoration and conservation.” \nThe Exe is an incredible river\, rising high on Exmoor it travels 60 miles through Somerset and Devon providing a lifeline for a host of wildlife\, notably the iconic Atlantic salmon. Barriers in the river hinder this iconic species. We are working towards a free-flowing river Exe to make the journey easier for adult salmon to successfully spawn in the upper reaches. Likewise we are working to improve conditions for young salmon at the start of their lives. This year Tidelines is working with us to provide opportunities for people to come up to Exmoor in Winter to plant trees by the river to create important shade and habitat for Salmon and other river species ” \nWe urge anyone who can to get involved with the Salmon Run to do so. Follow the links above to sign up for the Relay or Ultra\, or pop down to Sideshore\, Exmouth on the 20th September to say hello to the Westcountry Rivers Trust Engagement Team and fisheries scientists to learn more about Salmon\, rivers and how you can do your part.\nSalmon Run is funded by the Devon Environment Foundation\, Sideshore Community and an Aviva Crowdfunder. \nThe relay run starts in Exmouth at 9am\, passing through Exeter Quay/Riverside Valley Park between 11.30am and 12.30am (approx.) and arriving at Dulverton around 6pm. The Ultra run leaves Exmouth at 8am. The Gathering at Sideshore will take place from 9.30am to 1pm. People can track the runners and the relay team as they pass up the river. \nTo sign up to run: https://tidelines.uk/blog/salmon-run-2025/ \n \n \nPhotos Vanessa Miles and Jenny Steer URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/salmon-run-2025/ LOCATION:Sideshore\, Queen's Drive Space\, Exmouth\, Devon\, EX8 2GD\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Salmon-Run-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T151500 DTSTAMP:20251014T075433Z CREATED:20251013T134048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T075433Z UID:24195-1760794200-1760800500@wrt.org.uk SUMMARY:Community Change Makers DESCRIPTION:A musical celebration of farming in Stoke Climsland Parish \nCornwall Music Service Trust and Farm Net Zero invite you to a unique event celebrating the inspirational farming in your community. Through the voices of children from Stoke Climsland and Calstock Primary Schools\, and music from Camborne Town Brass Band\, the stories of local farmers will come to life—exploring food production\, love of the landscape\, climate challenges and the power of community. \nHosted by Martin and Geoffrey Howlett at Deer Park Farm\, with opportunities to see wider Parish work supporting a more sustainable future for us all. \nSymbiosis Soil Lab will be attending with a high powered microscope so we can view soil micro-organisms. People are welcome to bring their own soil samples to look at. \nA Microscopic Nematode Worm \nBook via Eventbrite — search ‘Community Change Makers’ \nPlease car share if possible. Parking is available in a field \nwhat3words///tomato.ripe.caravans \nCommunity Change Makers flyer URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/community-change-makers/ LOCATION:Deer Park Farm\, Luckett\, Cornwall\, PL17 8NW\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Farm-Carbon-Tool-Kit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150347Z CREATED:20260617T150347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T150347Z UID:25323-1781960400-1781974800@wrt.org.uk SUMMARY:Horse and Land Management Event Mevagissey DESCRIPTION:The sessions are designed to support catchment-scale Natural Flood Management (NFM) approaches by equipping horse owners with the knowledge and confidence to manage their land in ways that improve soil health\, infiltration\, water regulation\, and water quality\, while also supporting horse welfare. \n  \nThe workshops focus on clear\, accessible\, evidence-led education\, early-stage engagement\, and practical actions that can be implemented immediately on small and medium-scale equine properties. \n  \nLimited spaces – Book Here: https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-s85m7-20260620130000 \n  \nABOUT SWITCH EQUINE \n  \nSwitch Equine is a CIEEM Registered Practice (2026-27) who provides a specialist consultancy service at the intersection of equine welfare\, ecological land management\, and systems-led design. The approach is grounded in the principle that healthy horses depend on healthy land\, and that equine systems can meaningfully contribute to catchment-scale environmental outcomes when supported with the right knowledge and tools. \n  URL:https://wrt.org.uk/event/horse-and-land-management-event-mevagissey/ LOCATION:Mevagissey Activity Center\, Cornwall END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR