Monday 22 April is Earth Day! The theme for 2024, ‘planet vs plastic’, is aiming to raise awareness about plastic use worldwide and to ultimately reduce plastic use by 60% by 2050. Dartmoor Biodiversity Officer Morwenna discusses the use of plastic tree guards in our work, when they are necessary and how they can be substituted. Read more
We are offering 25% off equipment hire in May to our local community as a thank you for your continued support. Read more
Friday 22 March 2024 is the United Nations World Water Day! Dartmoor Biodiversity Officer Morwenna explains some of the projects she’s working on with South West Water to improve water quality at our lakes and reservoirs. Read more
Monday 18 March 2024 marks the start of The Word Forest Organisation’s ‘Trees are the Key’ awareness week 2024. Dartmoor Biodiversity Officer Morwenna explains some of the projects she’s working on with South West Water to to improve biodiversity with the help of trees. Read more
Join us at Roadford Lake on Sunday 30 June to have a go at fly fishing with local and experienced guides and anglers. Beginners and established anglers are welcome at this free event! Read more
Join us at Burrator Reservoir on Saturday 15 June to have a go at fly fishing with local and experienced guides and anglers. Beginners and established anglers are welcome at this free event! Read more
Join us at Stithians Lake on Sunday 5 May to have a go at fly fishing with local and experienced guides and anglers. Beginners and established anglers are welcome at this free event! Read more
We're offering a two-day dormouse course in Devon. This detailed course is suitable for ecologists, rangers, site managers and owners, students, nature enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in dormice. It includes a mixture of classroom-based learning and field-based learning. Read more
The South West Fly Fair returns to Roadford Lake on Sunday 25 February. Read more
Ecologist Emma Scotney explains the environmental and conservation projects at Siblyback Lake designed to improve the area for biodiversity. Read more
A stunning photograph of a pied wagtail taking a bath in a puddle has been crowned overall winner in the Love Your Lakes photo and video competition. Read more
The Tamar Lake 8km run took place on Sunday 7 January 2024 and was a great success. Read on for a race report and official timings. Read more
It has been another busy year for our Environment team, with exciting conservation projects and new team members. Here are our highlights of 2023 from Nicola Morris, Emma Scotney, Morwenna Moore, Laura Dee, Teri Nicholls and Kat Serjant. Read more
Our Invasive Species Officer explains the importance of dip tanks and how to protect the lakes from invasive non-native species. Read more