NATURE IN EXETER
What's On
Discover what's happening in nature in your community with our locally curated events and activities
Salmon Run
A day-long celebration of the River Exe involving community, learning and running. Following the migration route of critically endangered Atlantic Salmon along the River Exe from sea to spawning grounds. Salmon Run is a community event, ultra marathon and team relay that brings people into deeper connection to the place they are in together and in empathy with another being’. In September perhaps the rain's will come and the Salmon will run up river, returning to their place of birth, and we’ll be there alongside this keystone species, our river and other river-dwelling communities as we work towards improving and restoring the river for all species working alongside our partners including FORE (Friends of the River Exe) & Westcountry Rivers Trust. Watch a short film about Salmon Run here.
Ways you can support Salmon Run:
Runners (any distance from 2.4km to 70km) See website for map, distances & sign up.
Stewards (2-4 hours of your time), email info@tidelines.uk.
Community hosts to welcome the runners (2 hours of your time): in Exeter; Bramford Speke; Thorverton; Bickleigh; Tiverton; Bampton; Brushford or Dulverton.
Flag wavers - if you live near or on the Exe Valley Way come out and support the runners (follow ultras and relay on this tracking website on the day).
Visit stalls, performance and activities at Transit Shed by the Custom House on Exeter Quay (10am-12.30pm) and Dulverton, Exmoor Lawns by River Barle (3pm-7pm).
Info on this year's event can be found here.
Link to press release here. Contact 07849 073394 or email info@tidelines.uk.
Mindfully Wild - Ongoing
Mindfully Wild is a new Community Interest Company based in Exeter, created to help people experience the wellbeing benefits that come from spending time outdoors. We are passionate about making sure that everyone has the chance to enjoy the benefits of nature and be part of caring for it. Through conservation, mindful activities, and local projects, we bring people together to protect and restore the natural world, helping both people and planet thrive. From riverbank restoration and invasive species management to mindful walks and habitat creation, we help build confidence, connection, and community. Join us!
National Trust Killerton Wellbeing Walks - Ongoing
Killerton House runs monthly free wellbeing walks across estate. The list of walks are on the event page here. They are free but you need to sign up.
Westbank Health Walks - Ongoing
Walking is great for your health and puts a spring in your step. Westbank's Health Walks offer regular short walks each week across various locations across Exeter and Devon. Anyone can turn up and join in – it’s free, fun and friendly. Explore the outdoors, get to know the local area and meet new friends too. Details here.
Devon Earth & Faith Network
Our vision:
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To explore the links between nature and spirituality in a diverse range of faith, belief and spiritual communities, and to find commonality and connection at the heart of this;
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To come together to co-create earth-based interfaith events and climate conscious activities across Devon;
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To help promote greater environmental awareness in our own communities;
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To be a voice of interfaith activism, bringing diversity and ecology together, and speaking up as a united force for climate justice.
Call to Action:
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We are currently running a project called “Earth Journeys: Finding Our Way Back to the Land and to Each Other”. Join our email list and our community on Facebook at DEFAN Earth Journeys Community to find out more!
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We are looking for volunteers of all faiths, beliefs and spiritualities who would like to contribute to earth-based interfaith and climate conscious activities in the Devon area!
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Are you able to reach out to minority faith/belief or under-represented communities in Devon?
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Please help DEFAN by supporting us to plan and publicise our events and come join our steering team!
Please email defandevon@gmail.com to express your interest and join our mailing list!