NATURE IN EXETER
What's On
Discover what's happening in nature in your community with our locally curated events and activities.
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: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton/events
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: www.westbank.org.uk/healthwalks
Devon Earth & Faith Network - Ongoing
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!
Good Ways - Ongoing
Great routes for everyone!
Join in with Good Ways, a new project and app to share the best active routes for everyone across the UK! Based in Exeter, find out more here: https://goodways.org.
Devon Loves Dogs - Ongoing
If you’re a dog walker who loves exploring South East Devon, Devon Loves Dogs will help you find great places to walk and care for nature. Our aim is to help you find great places to walk whilst protecting nature and encouraging responsible dog ownership. Together we can enjoy our special wildlife sites now and in the future. Find out more: www.devonlovesdogs.co.uk