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Sid Valley Biodiversity Group

Sid Valley Biodiversity Group

Promoting & Enhancing The Natural Beauty of the Sid Valley

  • About
    • Our Constitution
    • Our Plan
    • Declaration of Interests
    • Safeguarding Policy
    • Sid Valley Biodiversity Group submission to the draft East Devon Local Plan
  • River Sid
    • Advisory Visit to the River Sid
      • Upstream Extension Of Sid Advisory Visit
    • Sid Vale Living Rivers Project 2013-14
    • Mapping the River Sid
  • Surveys
  • Nature Networks
    • Sid Valley Environmental & Biodiversity Sites
      • AONB Location Maps
      • Sidmouth Public Green Spaces
      • RSPB Reserves Around Sid Valley & Exe Estuary
      • Mapping Resources
    • Sidmouth Community Food Forest
    • Nature Networks – The Knapp, Sidmouth
    • Knapp
    • Lower Knapp Pond
      • Lower Knapp Pond History
      • Wasps: a tale without a sting.
      • Lesser Celandine: Botanical name Ficaria verna
      • Hogweed
      • Meadowsweet
      • Lady’s Smock
      • The Whirligig Beetle
    • Sid Valley Meadows
    • Life on the Verge
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    • Citizen Science Projects
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      • Contributors
  • Conservation Careers
    • Wildlife Volunteering Opportunities in the Sid Valley 
    • Apprentice Ecology and Conservation Officer
    • Principal Ecologist
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Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival – June 5th – 11th, 2023

On March 30, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity Festival

The 2023 Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival’s programme of events aims to provide something for everyone. There are talks and events for children, adults and families across various Sid Valley venues. Most events are free, just two carry a small fee. The opportunity to donate toRead More

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The Sid Valley Biodiversity Group (SVBG)

On January 17, 2020 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity

We are a group of volunteers working with local communities to explore, enrich and share our enthusiasm for the biodiversity of Sid Valley. We do this by: Helping people to understand and celebrate the rich diversity of wildlife in the valley. Encouraging people toRead More

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Sid Vale Association Keith Owen Fund supports new Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival

On May 27, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • News

The first Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival will soon be underway, thanks to a £1,600 award from the Sid Vale Association’s Keith Owen Fund. The Sid Vale Association (SVA) presented the funds to the Sid Valley Biodiversity Group who are organising the festival which takes placeRead More

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Sid Vale Choir, a performance of nature themed songs

On May 27, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity Festival

Saturday 10 June  11:00-11:30 Community orchard, the Byes A performance by Sid Vale Choir of nature themed songs. Will they sing Blackbird singing in the dead of night? I’ve no idea .. we’ll need to attend to find out. No booking required

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Transforming A Sterile Verge Into a Species Rich Haven

On May 24, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • Bowd

A Few Years Ago The Grass Verge At Bowd Was A Species Poor And Impoverished Mown Grass Area. Other Than Grass, And A Few Brambles, Nothing Grew. It Was A Dismal Place, Devoid Of Flowers & Wildlife. It Was A Sad Place With NoRead More

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Amphibians and Birds in the Byes

On May 16, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity Festival

Amphibians and Birds in the Byes Date Saturday 10 June Time 10:00-11:00 Starting point This event will be held in the community orchard in the Byes. Meet by the willow dome entrance. ///take.badge.pulse Leader Lead by Chris Patch, wildlife and river officer of FriendsRead More

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Biodiversity of the Byes through the eyes of history

On May 16, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity Festival

Biodiversity of the Byes through the eyes of history Date Saturday 10 June Time 09:30-11:00 Starting point Meet at the Toll gate at the entrance to the Byes on Salcombe Road. ///tens.return.hails Leader Kati Fitzhenry, Chair and biodiversity officer of Friends of the Byes,Read More

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Sampling life in the river

On May 16, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity Festival

Sampling life in the river Date Tuesday 6 June Time 17:00-18:00 Starting point School Weir near the Toll House entrance to the Byes. ///tens.return.hails Grid ref SY 12780 87886 Leader Ed Eley, Wild Trout Trust Conservation Officer Details We will take a short walkRead More

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We are Guardians – virtual reality show – June 10th 2023

On May 12, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity Festival

We are Guardians – virtual reality show DateSaturday 10 June TimeThere will be a rolling programme of the show which takes about 25 minutes. 15 people can participate per show. The sessions will start at the following times:11:0011:45 12:30 14:00 14:45 15:30 16:15 LocationLangfordRead More

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No Mow May Photographic & Art Competition – 2023

On May 10, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity Festival

Enter The Sid Valley Biodiversity No Mow May Photographic & Art Competition. No Mow May Is A Plantlife Campaign Calling All Garden Owners And Green Space Managers Not To Mow During May – Liberating Your Lawns And Providing A Space For Nature.To celebrate NoRead More

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Principal Ecologist

On April 30, 2023 By Louise Woolley
  • Careers

A Career in Ecological Consultancy by Louise Woolley BSc MCIEEM – Principal Ecologist – GE Consulting What do I do? Ecological Consultancy involves undertaking surveys to evaluate habitats and species protected by law that make it illegal to injure and kill and, in some cases,Read More

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Sidmouth Arboretum tree walk: Friday 9 June

On April 27, 2023 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity Festival

Sidmouth Arboretum tree walk Date Friday 9 June Time 10:30-12:30 Leader Jon Ball, Sidmouth Arboretum Start point Meet at Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. NB. This is not a SVBG event, it is organised by Sidmouth Arboretum & the Sid Valley Association and there isRead More

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  • Sid Vale Choir, a performance of nature themed songs
  • Transforming A Sterile Verge Into a Species Rich Haven
  • Amphibians and Birds in the Byes
  • Biodiversity of the Byes through the eyes of history

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