This photo-walk will provide participants with the opportunity to explore and photograph the beautiful Yarner Wood and walk around in nature

Walking with Cameras at Yarner Wood in the Autumn

Join us on Thursday 5th November for an autumn photo-walk around the beautiful Yarner Wood, (https://eastdartmoorwoods.org/about-east-dartmoor/) which is part of the East Dartmoor Woods and Heaths National Nature Reserve.

This photowalk will provide participants with the opportunity to photograph the wildlife, explore the different habitats, enjoy the beautiful surrounding and immerse yourself in nature.

Also, there are many types of tree grow in Yarner Wood including oak, birch, scots pine, larch and beech. It is also home to buzzards, sparrow hawks, nightjars and pied flycatchers.

This Photo-walk will take place on Thursday 5th November and it will begin at 11:00am with limited minibus transport from Exeter, which will leave at 10:20am from South Street, Exeter (stop outside the Newham convenience store).

This photo-walk will include a guides from Natural England, who is on hand to explain the different habitats and answer any of your wildlife questions. The starting point for this photo-walk will be at the car at the NNR Office.

Header Image © Jill Ashby, Kathy Mead, Jo Bird & Paula Hyland

MORE ABOUT YARNER WOOD

Yarner Wood NNR takes in 365 hectares of woods and heathland - including Trendlebere Down, which was destroyed by fire in 1997 but has since recovered well. The wood features mainly mixed hardwoods, like sessile oak, beech, alder, hazel and wych elm. It is rich in lichen, and is home to birds such as pied flycatcher, redstart, wood warbler and nightjar.

Yarner is ancient woodland, dating back many centuries. It was acquired by the Nature Conservancy, and in 1952 it became one of the first six places in England to be declared a NNR. Then, a woodland management programme was started, with the aim of turning the neglected woodland into a vigorous and diverse one.

These days, it is managed by English Nature and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest as well as a NNR. From 1857 to 1862, a copper mine operated in Yarner Wood and extracted ore which gave over 2000 tonnes of copper.

WALKING WITH CAMERAS

Walking with Cameras is a two-year project that will provide over 40 innovative photo-walks for people in Exeter and the surrounding regions. This photo-walks programme will provide an alternative means of social interaction, healthy activity, creative engagement, and it will provide participants with the opportunity to visit and photograph a range of inspiring locations for 3-4 hours, where they can create their own images or take part in a photographic tasks.

The locations in this project will be varied, but will include forests and woodlands, wetlands, local urban areas, country parks, country houses and local historical landmarks. This project is open to all adult communities across the City of Exeter and Devon, with a special focus for people who have experienced or are currently experiencing mental health issue, for those in the community who are experiencing social isolation and for people who are affected by a disability or are using a wheelchair.

This project has been funded by The National Lottery Awards for All England Programme (https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/national-lottery-awards-for-all-england) and it will enable participants to create their own photo-story, build a portfolio of images and take part in a fun and creative activity.

MERIDIAN RAW CIO - NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

We ask everyone who attends our photo-walk to be respectful of each other and the facilitator.

Meridian Raw CIO is committed to ensuring an environment that is free of discrimination and fostering a climate in which all participants may take part and feel safe. We recognise and value our diverse population and we are committed to fair treatment of all participants.

Harassment and disparate treatment based on race, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion will not be permitted or tolerated.

DISCLAIMER FOR PHOTO WALKS

Everyone who attends this photo-walk does so at their own risk.

Facilitators, venue tour guides & volunteers assume no responsibility for anyone attending any event & will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused. You indicate that you accept these conditions by attending the photo walk.

Participants are responsible for wearing suitable footwear & clothing for the environment. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and the suitability of any equipment used.

Meridian Raw CIO cannot take responsibility for others possessions, or any loss of said possessions, so advise that they are kept with them at all times.

Any Medical Conditions that may affect the participants during the walk should be notified to the walk leader

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