Join us as we rewild our land and communities in the Teign Valley! Embercombe is looking forward to welcoming all people and community groups in the rural areas around the Teign Valley, Higher Ashton, Chudleigh and Bovey Tracey to join us on our beautiful 50 acres of land as we come together to alleviate the strain the pandemic has placed on our community’s mental health, incomes and relationships.
All events are free to attend due to the generosity of the Community Funds of the National Lottery. Please note although all events are free to attend, booking is absolutely essential otherwise they will not be able to go ahead.
We would like to make these events as accessible as possible to anyone who wishes to attend. If you have any requirements that can make this happen, please get in touch so we can ensure that we can learn from you and do our best to meet your needs.
Embercombe holds a clear intention to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable place where anyone, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feel valued, included, and respected.
Thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund, some financial support is available for those who do not have access to their own transport or public transport due to reasons of low income or lack of accessibility. Please contact us in confidence if you need assistance to be able to attend Embercombe to join in these events.
The days are free to attend but booking is essential. Please book by emailing: rewilding@embercombe.org
| Date | Day | Time | Event | Age groups |
| 17th Aug 2022 | Wednesday | 10:00-12:00 | Pond dipping and surveying.
Help us discover what lies beneath the surface of our beautiful pond and come face to face with aquatic dragons! |
All ages welcome. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| 25th Aug 2022 | Thursday | 14:00-17:00 | Wildflower seed harvest and foraging berries.
A gentle experience in our meadows harvesting wildflower seeds to take away as well as taking advantage of any early bounty from our hedgerows. Use the seed to start your own wildflower area.
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All ages welcome. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| 3rd Sept 2022 | Saturday | 10:00-15:00 | REWILDING DAY!
We will be building a giant bug hotel for Embercombe, making hedgehog tunnels and more! |
All ages welcome. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| 16th-17th Sept 2022 | Friday night – Saturday morning | 17:00-10:00 | Overnight camp out.
Rewild your soul with a camp out under the stars. Have you ever slept outside without a tent? We will provide a safe space to enjoy the exhilaration of being in the wild without any of the worries! |
Adults and children 12yr+ are welcome to attend. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| 1st Oct 2022 | Saturday | 09:00-17:00 | REWILDING DAY!
The Devon Wildland pilgrimage. A walk across the Devon Wildland to view the local area through wildlife’s eyes. Our aspiration is for a joined-up landscape for wildlife to thrive and this walk will help us to do this by identifying where man-made barriers stand in the way of wildlife. Light lunch provided. |
All ages welcome. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note this walk will cover several miles, at a reasonable pace over rough, hilly ground. |
| 24th Oct 2022 | Monday | 10:00-12:30 | Magical mycelium.
Learn about the evolutionary ecology of fungi and how it came to underpin all life on earth. Explore the woods to find mushrooms and fungi present. Learn about the wood-wide web and the essential role this has in our future. |
Adults and children 10yrs+ are welcome to attend. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| 24th Oct 2022 | Monday | 14:00-17:00 | Apple and berry foraging.
Come along and harvest some wild fruit and apples from our orchard. Take them home, share with friends or store for the winter ahead. |
All ages welcome. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| 5th Nov 2022 | Saturday | 10:00-15:00 | REWILDING DAY!
Come along and learn about the traditional practice of coppicing, carry it out and create sustainable produce from our beautiful woodland. |
Adults and children 10yrs+ are welcome to attend. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and carers must supervise children as we will be cutting trees, using tools and working on uneven ground. |
Children under the age of 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are welcome to bring up to 3 children under the age of 12 years old. Please note children must be supervised at all times.
We are grateful that this project has been generously funded by Lottery Awards for All and welcome all people and community groups in the rural areas around the Teign Valley, Higher Ashton, Chudleigh and Bovey Tracey to join us.
