Promoting & Enhancing The Natural Beauty of the Sid Valley
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
Leave a comment 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
1 response 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
Leave a comment 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
Leave a comment 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
Leave a comment 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
Leave a comment 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
Leave a comment 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
Leave a comment 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
Leave a comment 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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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
Leave a comment 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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