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Devon Wildlife Trust - 30 Days Wild - June 2026

Take a breath and notice nature this June. June feels different. The light lingers. Bees buzz around gardens. Swifts soar overhead. Wildflowers push through cracks in the pavement. And we're inviting you to notice it all! 30 Days Wild is the UK's biggest nature challenge. This June, choose one wild thing a day (or a few each week) - from giving nature a helping hand to simply noticing the wild on your doorstep. Sign up here to receive your free pack in the post and by email. Join thousands of people connecting with nature, feeling better and making a positive difference for nature. When you register, you'll receive:

Occasional emails between now and June, full of inspiration and wildlife stories
Your FREE digital 30 Days Wild goodies in April 2026
Postal pack in May 2026 (if you choose this option)
Daily emails in June, packed with simple, uplifting ideas to help you complete your wild challenge

It's free, it's flexible and it starts with one small choice. Sign up today and make June 2026 your wildest one yet.

Double Locks Dog Fest - 27 June 2026

This year’s Dog Fest at Double Locks will be held on Saturday 27 June - save the date! Double Locks are calling for local stallholders, small businesses, and dog-related companies who’d like to join the event. They are looking for:

Agility courses
Dog accessories
Dog treats/food
Dog portrait artists
Dog caricature artist
Art/homeware
Dog-related gifts
Dog walking/sitting services

There will be a £10 donation which will go to charity. Message them at doublelocks@youngs.co.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:

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;
To come together to co-create earth-based interfaith events and climate conscious activities across Devon;
To help promote greater environmental awareness in our own communities;
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:

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!
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!
Are you able to reach out to minority faith/belief or under-represented communities in Devon?
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!