Wetland Weekender: Discover The Otter

Discover The Otter Join Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club to celebrate the renewed beauty of the Otter Estuary! Visit the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust and Clinton Devon Estate’s ‘Heaths to Sea’ project teams to find out more about the estuary and how its changed over the past year and thoughts of the future… The Otter Valley Association (OVA) will also be showcasing their ‘Flora & Fauna’ group, discussing all things water quality and Budleigh Salterton Art Club will be holding an art exhibition celebrating the Otter Estuary and its restoration, with opportunities to purchase and support local artist’s work. There will also be opportunities to explore the reserve with the estuary ranger, Rick Lockwood, on a ranger walk, explore the estuary botany with Dr Sam Bridgewater on a botany tour and explore the reserve yourself on a self-guided trail. Throughout the day, The Holt Bar and Terrace will also be open to treat yourself to some refreshments while admiring the birds eye view of the estuary, so join us for day of otterly beautiful landscapes and the chance to further connect with life on the estuary. Event Details:

• Date: Saturday 19th October 2024
• Time: 10:00-16:00
• Location: Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club, EX9 7BA W3W: difficult.glad.seashell Grid Reference: SY 07019 83134

Know before you go… Dogs on leads welcome. Concessions, disabled toilets and lifts are all available at the cricket club but if you wish to discuss accessibility for this walk please contact mail@pebblebedheaths.org.uk   This event is organised as part of Wetland Weekender 2024. Wetland Weekender celebrates the renewed beauty of the Otter Estuary with a weekend full of activities that highlight the estuary’s vibrant ecology, rich history, and unique recreational opportunities. You’ll have a chance to immerse yourself in invigorating guided walks that take you through the heart of the estuary, enlightening sessions that share captivating tales of the area’s past, and a variety of fun-filled activities suitable for visitors of all ages. What’s even better? All these activities are completely FREE! Don’t miss this chance to explore and appreciate the beauty of the Otter Estuary in a unique and engaging way.  

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