City Nature Challenge 2026: Nature walk Lower Hoopern Valley

Help us record wildlife for Exeter’s first City Nature Challenge! This is a global biodiversity recording event run between 24th- 27th April 2026, when we are asking people to go out and record the wildlife they see in Exeter using the free iNaturalist app. You can join us on an organised event, go and record nature on your favourite walk around Exeter, or use your nature knowledge to verify people’s photos afterwards, contributing to our national biodiversity datasets. Join the project page here and check out the other events on our webpage

Join us for an afternoon nature walk around the beautiful University Campus! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of our amazing local wildlife, as we try to spot birds, mammals, insects and more!

Join us for a late afternoon nature walk around the Lower Hoopern Valley! We will be keeping our eyes and ears peeled for all types of wildlife as we explore this wonderful local green space.

We will be meeting on the accessible path opposite the end of Perry Road on Friday 24th April at 16:30 and heading into the Lower Hoopern Valley for an hour, finishing at 17:30.

The joining point is

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Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AYW74PxCiYeCjHZK6

Nearest postcode: EX4 4SB

What to bring:

· Weather appropriate clothing, and sturdy footwear such as wellies or walking boots/shoes. It may also be hot and sunny, in which case, suncream, water and a sun hat. Waterproofs if needed.

· A drink of water/snacks

· Any Medic*tion that may be required (e.g. asthma inhaler, auto injector)

· A phone to record with! Please download the iNaturalist app so that you can start making observations: we need pictures and/or sound files, with linked GPS points. If you don't like the app, you can take photos and record them later, or just come and enjoy being out and about in nature.

· If you have a camera with a large zoom this may be handy for birds, but it is not necessary!

Under 18’s are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

For accessibility information please check the event webpage and if you have any concerns email [email protected]

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