Ogwild - Devon LNP Community Wildlife Group of the Year

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Ogwild exists to encourage and empower Ogwell residents to increase the biodiversity of our parish

04/09/2026

register for the survey before 30 September and watch the video with Fergus Garrett to find out why gardens are so important to biodiversity

02/09/2026

Coming soon:

15/07/2026

09/07/2026

Seen loads of painted ladies today on my Erigeron, what have you seen today in Ogwell?

08/05/2026

It's not easy to spot nesting in long grass & vegetation - so this , pledge to always check carefully before mowing or strimming!
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08/05/2026

What better way to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday than by giving something back to the natural world? From small swaps to simple projects, these ideas can help turn your garden into a haven for wildlife, one step at a time…

🌳 Plant a tree or shrub – native choices such as hawthorn, rowan, crab apple, hazel, and guelder rose provide food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

🌸 Grow pollinator-friendly flowers – choose single, open blooms to support bees, butterflies and hoverflies across the seasons.

♻️ Make a compost heap – recycle garden waste, enrich your soil and create habitat.

🌼 Leave seedheads and ‘weeds’ – let plants like dandelions and clover flower and set seed for pollinators and birds.

💧 Provide water for wildlife – keep bird baths clean and topped up, and consider adding a pond: even a pot can provide a habitat.

🌱 Reduce lawn area – swap grass for wildflower meadows, mixed planting or veg beds to boost biodiversity.

🪵 Reuse and recycle materials – upcycle pots, build wildlife stacks from reclaimed wood and minimise waste where you can.

👀 Get outside and observe nature – spend time noticing birds, butterflies and insects to deepen your connection with the natural world.

🤝 Connect with neighbours – create wildlife corridors, share plants, seeds, and cuttings, and work together to support nature locally.
🍂 Be less tidy – leave leaves, stems and natural debris to provide shelter and food for wildlife through the seasons.

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Newton Abbot
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http://ogwild.org/

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