🌊The Coastwise North Devon Autumn programme of event starts next Thursday 16th October with an exclusive guided visit to Ilfracombe Aquarium! 🕙 Meet 10am 📍 Ilfracombe Aquarium, The Old Lifeboat House, The Pier, EX34 9EQ Find out more at https://www.coastwisenorthdevon.org.uk/

TOMORROW at 9.30am North Devon Biosphere Foundation's CEO, Andy Bell will be speaking to Laura James on The Voice FM's Morning Interview about our proposed new 10-year Strategy: bit.ly/NDUB2035. Listen live here: www.thevoicefm.co.uk #NDBiosphere #thevoicefm #naturerecovery #climateaction

Join David Ramsden MBE for a talk exploring the climate and ecological crisis. This session will provide an accessible overview of the issues and outline positive solutions for individuals and communities. Friday, 10th October,7:30 – 9:30pm, Fremington Parish Hall, EX31 3BG £3 donation

Our 10-year strategy sets out 19 ambitious targets to support nature recovery, climate resilience, sustainable local economies, and environmental learning—under the theme "Living up to world class by nature." 🗓️ Consultation closes on Monday 20th October 📋 Submit your views here: bit.ly/NDUB2035

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TOMORROW: Rainforest Futures Discover the South West's rare temperate rainforests, their unique biodiversity, and hear how the South West Rainforest Alliance is working to secure the future of these remarkable habitats with Adam S... https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/rainforest-futures/

Sustainable Chulmleigh has launched a valuable resource showcasing local farm producers committed to environmentally responsible practices. This initiative supports regional food resilience, promotes sustainable agriculture, and strengthens co... https://www.sustainablechulmleigh.org/farm-producers/

You can still take part in this season's Big River Watch with The Rivers Trust! This Citizen Science event runs until Thursday this week and just involves downloading the app and getting down to you local river for 15 minutes. Find out m... https://theriverstrust.org/take-action/the-big-river-watch

Rainforest Futures Discover the South West's rare temperate rainforests, their unique biodiversity, and hear how the South West Rainforest Alliance is working to secure the future of these remarkable habitats with Adam Shaw and ... https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/rainforest-futures/

OPEN UNTIL 20th OCTOBER: The North Devon UNESCO Biosphere is holding a public consultation on its proposed 10-year strategy, setting out 19 ambitious targets to support nature recovery, climate resilience, sustainable local economies, and environmental learning. - Visit: bit.ly/NDUB2035

Biosphere Partnership member, North Devon Coast National Landscape, are recruiting for a Farming and Land Management Officer - click the link for more information: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/job/Farming%20and%20Land%20Management%20Officer/

The Tarke Country Trust's Steve Pitcher Biodiversity Awards are now open for applications. Organisations, community groups and individuals in the North Devon Biosphere can apply for up to £500 that focuses on improving any aspect of the biodiv... https://tarkacountrytrust.org.uk/biodiversity-awards/

Over the summer, the Smart Biosphere initiative has published a series of blog posts exploring the intersection of technology, community, and environmental stewardship in North Devon. Explore the blog series and access the Smart Biosphere Data Portal here: https://smartbiosphere.org/

The North Devon UNESCO Biosphere has launched a public consultation on its proposed 10-year strategy, setting out 19 ambitious targets to support nature recovery, climate resilience, sustainable local economies, and environmental learning. - Open until Monday 20th October. - Visit: bit.ly/NDUB2035

TOMORROW: Members of the #NDBiosphere team are attending this great film festival at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington on 6th September from 6pm. Hope to see you there!

North Devon Biosphere Partnership member, Exeter Science Centre, are recruiting for a Projects Officer in northern Devon. This is an exciting time to be part of the ESC as it aims to to set up a base in Barnstaple and get to know the communities here! https://exetersciencecentre.org/were-hiring/

Volunteers are awesome! Nominations for the Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2025 are open until 5.30pm on 26 September 2025 - so submit your nominations now! https://activedevon.org/volunteer-awards/

Pesticide-Free Devon have shared a film of their first gathering earlier this summer. Check it out here: https://www.pesticidefreedevon.co.uk/?utm_campaign=d041c75c-6720-45d2-8b8b-01a314260378&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=3159f762-1157-469b-9e20-45ef41c1f2fb/ The Pesticide-Free Devon Netwo...!

We're very pleased to announce the arrival of our first marine buoy destined for Croyde Bay! The data it provides will be fed into our #SmartBiosphere platform at smartbiosphere.org#SmartBiosphere If you would like to get involved and volunteer as a Citizen Scientist, please email [email protected]

Members of the #NDBiosphere team are planning to go along to this great film festival at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington on 6th September from 6pm. Hope to see you there!

We're Hiring: Community Animator – South Molton Join our Biosphere Communities Project focusing on empowering local communities to take action on climate change & nature recovery. Salary: £27,638 FTE Deadline: 12:00pm 17 Sept 2025 Visit: https://www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk/careers.html

[email protected]: Night Flight: Bats & Moths at Fremington Nature Reserve - Friday 15th August Join wildlife experts on a walk around Fremington Nature Reserve. Learn to use bat detectors and see what the moth trap attracts! Check out: https://fb.me/e/4T5LE8az7

TOMORROW: Night Flight: Bats & Moths at Fremington Nature Reserve - Friday 15th August Join wildlife experts on a walk around Fremington Nature Reserve. Learn to use bat detectors and see what the moth trap attracts! Check out: https://fb.me/e/4T5LE8az7

Night Flight: Bats & Moths at Fremington Nature Reserve - Friday 15th August Join wildlife experts on a walk around Fremington Nature Reserve. Learn to use bat detectors and see what the moth trap attracts! Check out: https://bit.ly/BatMothWalk

There are 8 award categories in Active Devon's Volunteer Awards for 2025. Nominations are open now, so get nominating and celebrate the brilliant work of volunteers and unpaid workers in your community. https://activedevon.org/volunteer-awards/

North Devon Biosphere joined 60 partners at the THIPA event in Bideford to explore how physical activity can address health inequalities. The collaboration has close affinities w... #BiosphereCommunities https://activedevon.org/60-local-partners-attend-tackling-health-inequalities-event-in-bideford/

The North Devon UNESCO Biosphere would like to thank the students and staff of the Wings South West TRAX vehicle mechanics course for stepping in to help getting our display trailer moving again. Thank you!

DEADLINE ON MONDAY! Creative Opportunity for Ages 17–25 Beaford is offering a £750 bursary to support one young creative in exploring the Beaford Archive and the North Devon Biosphere. Apply by 21 July @ https://beaford.org/opportunities-for-young-creatives?

The latest update from the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP) is now available. Discover about the wider project that works with landowners and communities to reduce flood risk, support biodiversity, and unlock new funding for natural flood management. https://bit.ly/3UehLgs

How do we make sure everyone has a say in shaping a greener, fairer future? In our latest blog, we explore how the #BiosphereCommunities project is working to amplify voices that are often overlooked—ensuring that community-led climate action is truly inclusive: https://bit.ly/NDUBBioComBlog

The #BiosphereCommunities team are having a busy summer organizing and joining in with events around the Biosphere. We're very grateful to I M P A C T - media and training for this great video about the project for those who would like to know more Check it out: https://bit.ly/BiosphereCommunities

Night Flight: Bats & Moths at Fremington Nature Reserve - Friday 15th August Join wildlife experts on a walk around Fremington Nature Reserve. Learn to use bat detectors and see what the moth trap attracts! Check out: https://fb.me/e/4T5LE8az7

#MyBiosphere Photo Competition - Monday 7 July to Sunday 24 August - What does North Devon UNESCO Biosphere mean to you? #BiosphereCommunities and Exeter Science Centre are launching a photo competition for everyone living and working within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere! bit.ly/MyBiosphere

The North Devon Coast National Landscape, a member of the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Partnership, is looking for a new Landscape Officer to join its team. To find out more, visit Devon County Council jobs and search for 'National Landscape': https://bit.ly/40B4WQZ

TOMORROW👉FREE event exploring the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere: Sat 05/07: North Devon Biosphere Day at Merton https://devonassoc.org.uk/event/n-devon-biosphere-day-discovery-days/?

Members of the Biosphere team recently joined the West Buckland Sustainability Festival, where over 500 students from across the North Devon Biosphere gathered to explore their connection with nature. #NDBiosphere #YouthForNature #GreenerFuture #NatureRecovery #ClimateActionKids

The Active Devon Volunteer Awards are back for a fourth year, celebrating unpaid volunteers across Devon who help others in their communities to be more active. Read more and get nominating! https://activedevon.org/volunteer-awards/

Congratulations to The Farmers Arms, Woolsery, which has won Gold at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 20... https://woolsery.com/thecollective/the-farmers-arms/ https://unesco.org.uk/news/unesco-designations-celebrate-success-at-the-visitengland-awards-for-excellence-2025 #VisitEnglandAwards

In the Fremington area? Save this date: Friday 15th August Night Flight: Bats & Moths at Fremington Nature Reserve Join wildlife experts on a walk around Fremington Nature Reserve. Learn to use bat detectors and see what the moth trap attracts! Check out: https://fb.me/e/4T5LE8az7

TOMORROW👉FREE event exploring the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere: Sun 29/06: A Day at Braunton Burrows https://devonassoc.org.uk/event/a-day-at-braunton-burrows-discovery-days/? Also..Sat 05/07: North Devon Biosphere Day at Merton https://devonassoc.org.uk/event/n-devon-biosphere-day-discovery-days/?

More people need to know about the great work of #UNESCO #Biospheres like the one we have right here in North Devon? We agree! Read more here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellegreenwald/2025/06/18/unescos-man-and-biosphere-world-changing-program-that-needs-more-awareness/#UNESCO

Join us for two FREE events exploring the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Sun 29/06: A Day at Braunton Burrows https://devonassoc.org.uk/event/a-day-at-braunton-burrows-discovery-days/? Sat 05/07: North Devon Biosphere Day at Merton https://devonassoc.org.uk/event/n-devon-biosphere-day-discovery-days/?

Next Friday our #BiosphereCommunities Animator for Bideford, Katy, is at the Melting Ice | Rising Tides: Art and Environment Symposium at The Burton, Bideford. Friday 27 June 2025 10am–4pm £25/£20 concessions/£10 low income Lunch included Book now: 01237 471455 or www.theburton.org

https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/national-award-for-devon-resilience-innovation-project/? DRIP wins surface water management award The North Devon UNESCO Biosphere is proud to be participating in this awarding-winning programme - congratulations to the Stokeinteignhead team!

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/odd-looking-yellow-buoys-appear-10245807 Check out DevonLive's story about the #SmartBiosphere buoys being placed of Croyde Bay and Westward Ho!

Booking open now for this summer's Wild About Devon forum event on the 4th July in South Molton Reserve your place now! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/devonlocalnaturepartnership/1727568

Tom Humphreys of the #BiosphereCommunities project and Claire Moodie of Earth Action North Devon were in Newton Abbot for Pesticide Free Devon on 7th June to learn about how young people can envourage their schools to become pesticide free schools. www.pesticidefreedevon.co.uk

Join us for two FREE events exploring the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Sun 29/06: A Day at Braunton Burrows https://devonassoc.org.uk/event/a-day-at-braunton-burrows-discovery-days/? Sat 05/07: North Devon Biosphere Day at Merton https://devonassoc.org.uk/event/n-devon-biosphere-day-discovery-days/?