A major international event, the mosaic pieces for this exhibition are inspired by, and commemorate, the nine broad themes of IYPE. Works have been created by over 75 artists from around the world including Devon and Exeter. A web-based version of the exhibition is also available.
A guided walk at Witness Moor exploring the whetstone mining heritage of the area and the adjacent prehisitoric hillfort of Hembury Hill. It will also look at how the woodland is managed today.
A circular walk along Kingsbridge and Bowcombe Creeks and back over the hill between, to investigate sheltered rocky shores, salt marshes and estuarine birds, so bring binoculars and an ID guide if you have them. About 2.5 miles, with a few level but slippery rocks and a short but steep climb. Meet at the Kingsbridge Tourist Information Centre on Kingsbridge Quay (map ref: SX 735 441) at 2pm, return at 4.30pm.
A chance to explore an area of the Undercliffs National Nature Reserve away from the South West Coast Path with Natural England's Reserve Warden and voluntary warden. Stout footwear is essential. Bring a picnic lunch. Places limited so please book early.
An exhibition of photographs by Chris Chapman of sculpture by Peter Randall-Page based on the well-known local book 'Granite Song'. This documents the making of five sculptures and a garden in the Teign Valley near Drewsteignton. Made from local materials and embedded in the landscape without signs or plaques, they have a powerful resonance. This exhibition shows photographs of the sculptures and the processes by which they were made.
10.00 -12.30: Dartmoor Storytelling for all the family by Michael Dacre
2.00 – 4.00: Poetry workshop - Hear poems about the earth and the landscape, write your own poem and illustrate it and try the art of calligraphy.
South-west geology: past present and future. Held as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the Geologists’ Association. Speakers will include:
Tickets £25 to include coffee, buffet lunch and tea
A celebration of the life and work of Mary Anning 'the most famous fossilist'
Join the group for some stunning scenery on this Dartmoor (Four Tors) Countryside walk. Bring a picnic. Meeting at Lidl's car park for car sharing
A day of fun music-making for all the family – sing songs about Dartmoor, make up your own words and music, bring your own instruments
Stroll across the Sharpham Estate to the banks of the Dart Estuary to see creatures from the mud, investigate salt flats and reed bed habitat. We will also be discovering the past and present uses of this beautiful part of the river. Bring a packed lunch. Booking essential
This 3 hour walk will allow you to explore the creation and moulding of Dartmoor’s rocks. Imagine an ancient tropical ocean with exotic swimming creatures and coral reefs. Imagine super hot liquids and gases pumping through the cracks and fissures of the rocks. Discover clues to these past episodes frozen into the rocks and landforms. Come and see the shining crystals, glittering ores and colourful clays that make up Dartmoor. No need to pre-book places, just arrive in plenty of time
During the summer the caves at Buckfastleigh are open for Guided Walks. On Wednesdays and Thursdays in August at 11.00am and 2.00pm, a member of the Pengelly Trust will be giving guided walks around the Centre visiting The Museum, Higher Kiln Quarry and Joint Mitnor (Bone) Cave.
Contact: Dave Jean 01752 700293 or Sheila Phillips 01752 775195
Visit www.pengellytrust.org
A fascinating tour of the Blackborough area, followed by a delicious farmhouse cream tea. Learn about the history of the whetstone mines, Garnsey’s Tower, and much more.
The BHS National Hydrology Symposium is held every two years. This exciting event brings together hydrologists, water engineers and those working in related fields and is organised by the British Hydrological Society. Academics and practitioners from the UK and around the world gather to inform each other of the latest developments in hydrology - both in science and in industry, to discuss topical issues in hydrology, present their latest research, and debate over new hypotheses and technologies. Importantly the event provides an excellent opportunity for meeting others working in the field of hydrology and for networking.
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