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Guided Farm Walk at Deptford Farm near Bursdon with Stephen Heard
Saturday 6th June – Meet at 12 Noon
Stephen Heard will be familiar to anyone who came to our Boosting Local Biodiversity Event for his eloquent and uplifting talk about farming sympathetically with nature. He has agreed to show us around his farm, which has been farmed by his family for several generations. They produce grass-fed, organic beef and lamb.
The walk around hard hills should take about 1.5 hours allowing plenty of stopping time for photos etc. We can then walk back to the cars, and walk the rest of the reserve around the public footpaths at our leisure if we want to.
Important information:
- Wellies are advised as some areas are likely to be wet and muddy underfoot
- Parking is limited so car sharing is advised
- Wear suitable clothing for the weather and bring hats and sun cream if necessary on the day.
- If the weather is bad we may need to postpone this walk
* Please email Caroline secretary@hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk if you intend to come.*
Parking is in the farm yard at Deptford Farm: *Please note the Farm appears on the map as J heard and son, not Deptford Farm*
What3Words location – ///marathon.damp.galloping
What3Words link here https://what3words.com/marathon.damp.galloping Or download app onto phone
Google Maps link here https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zk8bERMFVh3K5ikJ6 *Please note the Farm appears on the map as J heard and son, not Deptford Farm*
| May | June | July |
| Saturday 30th May Volehouse Moor Nature Reserve – Devon Wildlife Trust. Guided walk with Warden, Steve Details on timings and parking to follow soon | Saturday 6th June Deptford Farm near Bursdon Farm Walk with Steven Heard Details on timings and parking to follow soon | Saturday 4th July Bats & Moths Evening at St Nectan’s Churchyard, Stoke Details on timings to follow soon |
| Saturday 25th July HNS stall at Hartland Garden Society Summer Show Details on timings to follow soon |
To see a list of all the species seen and heard at Fosfelle on 22nd & 23rd May click here https://hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk/past-events/
Video from our Boosting Local Diversity Meeting in February 26
For details of our Third Anniversary AGM – Click -> Past Events
About Us
- The Hartland Nature Society is a small group of like-minded individuals living in the parish of Hartland in Devon
- We are interested in sharing and developing our knowledge of wildlife and the natural environment in the Hartland Peninsula
- We are keen to protect our wildlife and to develop methods to enhance and encourage more wildlife
- We have a full calendar of activities from talks to surveys and regular nature walks.
If you want to find out more, or join us, please email
HNS has a trail camera available to borrow
This can be placed in your garden to capture videos and photos of anything that moves, day or night, so you can see what passes through – foxes, badgers, hedgehogs etc..
An instruction manual and additional notes on usage will be provided.
If you are interested in borrowing it please contact Richard Hannington at birds@hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk
The importance of hedgehog monitoring
Sadly, hedgehog numbers have declined drastically over the past 20 years, and we’ve lost a third of our hedgehogs in the UK. By monitoring hedgehogs, you can contribute to their conservation, gather data for scientific research, and gain a deeper appreciation for these remarkable creatures.
Our chairperson, Clare Gurton talks to Andrew Cotton about the Hartland Nature Society and how they work with the National Landscape Team.
“When I first decided to set up the Hartland Nature Society, I thought we might perhaps get about 20 people interested to join, but at the launch meeting in January 2023, over 50 people attended, and we now have a membership of around 80 people. Such is the interest in nature in this small Parish.
We were lucky to be able to dovetail with a North Devon Coast National Landscapes project, and they have supported us over the last years. We have grown in numbers and slowly we are having an impact. This video tells the story and shows that a small group of dedicated people can make important changes for nature. I am proud of our members and of our achievements.”
More Information here ->https://hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk
For more upcoming events click here ~Events
