Conservation volunteering is a great way to meet new people, get fit and help to care for the Blackdown Hills. The following organisations offer practical volunteering activities throughout the year in the local area:
Neroche Conservation Volunteers meet on the second Wednesday of each month and carry out practical activities in the forest. There are a variety of other opportunities to become a Neroche volunteer. For more information contact the Neroche office on 01823 680846 or email info@nerochescheme.org
Axe Vale & District Conservation Society is dedicated to the protection of wildlife and the environment in the area. They run a variety of events, walks and practical activities during the year. For more information, go to www.axevaleconservation.co.uk or call 01297 445084.
Devon Wildlife Trust is working towards a Devon richer in wildlife. Get involved with: wildlife recording, East Devon Local Group, Wildlife Watch, voluntary wardening, practical conservation. Check out www.devonwildlifetrust.org or contact Dawn Lenn or Debbie Watts on 01392 279244.
Somerset Wildlife Trust offers a range of volunteering opportunities. Please contact Toria Hare, Volunteering Facilitator on 01823 652440 or email toria.hare@somersetwildlife.org. For more information see http://www.somersetwildlife.org/
Stockland Turbaries are lowland heathland sites, unique to the Blackdown Hills. Volunteers are sometimes needed to help conserve these highly important habitats. For more information, email David Allen at quantocknature@yahoo.co.uk
Butterfly Conservation invites new volunteers to join in with management tasks that are making better habitats for threatened butterflies and moths on a series of sites in the Blackdown Forest. Contact Diane Garland or John Davis at Butterfly Conservation on 01929 400209 or email Diane. For more information, go to http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/
Blackdown Hills Walking Group offer walks throughout the year in and around the Blackdowns. The group is keen to welcome new walk leaders - so, if you know any good walks that you would like to share, please contact Julie Steed on 01823 680787 or email Julie
Volunteer Centres
If you would more support to volunteer, or to find further opportunities in the area, contact your local Vounteer Centre.
Volunteer Centres Devon (including Tiverton & Cullompton and East Devon Volunteer Centres)
Taunton Deane Volunteer Centre
South Somerset Volunteer Centre email
