WildWeek

Join BeWild for a week of biodiversity @ Coastal Trail . Free events from 16th to 20th February, including talks, walks and activities.

About this Event

More information at bewild.uk/wild-week-2026/

Donations are greatly appreciated at bewild.uk/support/

Agenda


🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Growing a wilder community - Monday
Host: Victoria Benns

Info: Victoria Benns shares how Dartmouth could become one of Britain’s most biodiverse towns, exploring local action, wildlife gardening and simple ways everyone can get involved.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Life on the Edge - Monday
Host: Sam Skevington

Info: Sam Skevington from Life on the Edge reveals the hidden world of our coastal invertebrates, why they matter, and how growing, noticing and recording nature can help protect them.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Swifts and Wild Secrets - Tuesday

Info: Discover how new nest boxes are supporting Dartmouth’s swift population and what this means for our town. Learn how residents can help monitor, protect and celebrate these remarkable birds.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guided walk - Tuesday
Host: Victoria Benns

Info: Join a guided WildWalk through Dartmouth, explore the hidden nature on our doorstep and learn how shared action builds community and biodiversity.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Return of Lost Species - Wednesday
Host: Devon Wildlife Trust

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Devon Wildlife Trust shares the success of pine marten reintroductions in Devon, where they are now and why their return matters locally.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The story of the Water Voles - Wednesday
Host: Sue Hadow

Info: Sue Hadow tells the inspiring story of water voles returning to our rivers, showing how a few determined people can bring lost species back and how you can support future releases.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rewilding and Sharpham- Thursday
Host: Simon Roper

Info: Simon Roper tells the story of rewilding at Sharpham, how restoring nature benefits wildlife, people and place, and how the wider community can be part of this journey.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BeWild Dartmouth - Thursday
Host: Victoria Benns

Info: Could Dartmouth be the most biodiverse town in Britain? Drop in and find out more about BeWild Dartmouth, add your green patch to the map, pick up wildflower seeds and grab a free 'Gardening for Wildlife' booklet. Share your wilding stories, get involved and be part of this brilliant, bold community.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Till the Coast is Clear - Friday
Host: Sarah Dunn

Info: Till the Coast is Clear reimagines crabbing with care. Get up close and hands-on with some of the extraordinary crustacean creatures that live in our waters, learn about local crab species, make kinder crabbing lines, and join the conscious crabbing movement.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caring for the River Dart - Friday
Host: Friends of the Dart

Info: Friends of the Dart explain how they protect our river, why it matters to everyone who lives here, and how volunteering and citizen science help keep the Dart thriving.

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