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The Hartland Nature Society are keen to start a new ‘pondnet’ project. We want to encourage the establishment of a network of ponds in the Parish and to help everyone who wants to join in by providing advice and guidance.

19th February 2025

Male Bullfinch seen in East Ball Hill

Photo Courtesy of Richard Hannington

5th February 2025

Courtesy of Richard Hannington


30th January 2025

First bumblebee spotted this year – a lovely Buff-tail queen.

Photo Courtesy of Clare Gurton

The Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland

New Year Plant Hunt 2025

We walked from Speke’s Mill to Hartland on New Years Day and spotted 14 species of plant in flower!

Photo c/o David Warnes

For more details https://bsbi.org/new-year-plant-hunt

By taking part in these New Year Plant Hunts you’re helping the BSBI learn more about how our wild and naturalised plants are responding to a rapidly changing climate.