Bystock Discovery Day: volunteer sign up

Help needed with the Bystock Discovery Day!

Could you help out with this year’s Bystock Discovery Day? Last year we had over 130 visitors attend a variety of stands and events, and we’re hoping to run a similar event again as part of the annual Heath Week festival. You can see more about the reserve here: https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/bystock-pools

We badly need volunteers to come and help though, so if you see something below which you think you might be able to help with, please sign up by clicking ‘book tickets.’ On the day we’ll met at the bottom of the meadow and allocate roles, so please do choose the appropriate ticket type if you have a preference for a particular task  There will be some limited car parking on the meadow, but ideally volunteers will park at the layby on Wrights Lane and walk along the track to get to us .

When: Tuesday 29th July 2025, running 11-4pm for visitors, so volunteers from 10.30-4.30pm. Meet at the bottom of the meadow for a briefing  

Where: Bystock Nature reserve (enter via the north entrance at w3w: ///novelists.speaker.trick

What:: Bystock Discovery Day: an annual open-day type event as part of the East Devon Heath Week celebrations. Includes a bat walk in the evening.

No toilet facilities (but there is Kings down the road for snacks etc)

Help required with any of the activities below:

Car parking

Badge making

Pond dipping

Pebble decorating

Craft activities

Guided walks

Bug hunts

Trails

Guiding people to and from the pond dipping

Cold drinks