Taking a closer look at some of the small things that make South Devon's coastline special.           With winter now behind us, South Devon's insect inhabitants are returning to the fields and skies! Amongst them, a few newcomers have joined the mix.     Created with local artists and residents,

  Our first cohort of Life on the Edge apprentices have been busy at work along the Coast.     Simone, Jacob, and Maisie joined LotE in September 2024, and have since been working closely with our partners at the National Trust to care for South Devon's incredible landscape

The UK butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) is one of the longest running insect recording monitoring schemes in the world. Beginning in 1976 it now records over 3,000 sites per year across the UK. As the  UKBMS celebrates its 50th survey season, Life on the Edge

  Across South Devon, the fields are starting to erupt with vibrant wildflowers, bees are buzzing and butterflies are fluttering once again - sure signs that spring is on the way!     But, if you happen to glance down at your feet whilst out along the coast, you

This autumn, the Life on the Edge (LotE) team and our partners at the National Trust have been begun creating a network of species-rich grassland seed donor sites around South Devon. These sites will be critical to the long-term success of the project, providing benefits

Having piloted our nature-inspired creative workshops, we are partnering with Devon MIND to deliver a programme of activities throughout Autumn in support of nature connection and wellbeing in the community. Last week, a small but passionate group gathered for our first walk and poetry session

 Over 100 parents, artists, staff and excited students attended the recent opening view of the 'Life on the Edge' exhibition. The exhibition at The Ariel centre in Totnes, on display until late October, showcases the very best work produced by Kevic students from across all year

  On 2nd June, 4 members of Newton & Noss WI, joined forces with the Dementia Friendly Parishes along the Yealm, and attended an afternoon tea at Mothecombe stables, hosted by Life on the Edge.  A few months ago, we participated in making bees out of pine

  The SWCPA is a charity which helps promote, conserve, and improve all 630 miles of the South West Coast Path (SWCP).   So why are we a supporter and funding partner of the South  Devon National Landscape LOTE Development Phase, when there are so many other demands