FSC Slapton Ley

Connecting people to the landscape and nature, through fieldwork opportunities for all ages, on the Start Bay coastline. Part of @FieldStudiesC

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

How are you spending Christmas eve? The festive period can get overwhelming, make sure you take time for yourself! Why not try going for a walk and taking a moment to be mindful, perhaps see if you can find a robin singing or spot some holly to keep the festive mood!
#mindfulness

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

Have you heard about Field Studies Council membership? Pay £3 a month or £36 for the whole year to help us support young people to get into the outdoors! You can sign up (or buy as a gift for someone else) here: https://t.co/fwPg6u7iez

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

Want to support the work we do here? Consider using easyfundraising to donate when you shop with no extra cost to you! Check it out here: https://t.co/9y9PdDTZEs
#fundraising #nature #getoutdoors

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

Did you know that December 5th is world soil day? To celebrate we're talking about the importance of soil, and our recently set up project; community compost!
#WorldSoilDay #WSD #WorldSoilDay2024 #WSD2024 #Conservation #biodiversity

[Field Studies Council @FieldStudiesC]

Join Martin Summers for a week of exploration in South Devon or Somerset next year.🤩

Martin Summers BSc.Geol Dip Ed. is a geologist, naturalist and specialist teacher who has developed his knowledge over 60 years of learning.

👉Find out more: https://t.co/C7obiYsVtC

Martin is a popular tutor here at Field Studies Council and students have fondly remarked on his relaxed and informal approach to teaching. 👨‍🏫

Next year Martin is hosting his popular courses at @FSCSlaptonLey and @FSCNettlecombe.

🌱 The Botany, Geology and Marine Biology of West Somerset with Martin Summers.
📆 18th - 25th July 2025

Learn more about the several hundred species that call the headland, cliffs, beach, woodland and moorland of West Somerset home.

⛰️ A Field Study of the Geology, Botany and Marine Biology in South Devon.
📆 8th - 15th August 2025

This course comprises of several excursions to bring to life Devon’s fascinating geology – and how this relates to the equally rich natural history.

📸 Martin Summers

#Botany #Geology #MarineBiology

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

A few more photos of our research seminar! Our final estimate on the number of attendees is 110.Thank you to everyone who came along, joined in and helped to raise awareness of conservation issues whilst raising money for our national nature reserve!
#conservation #research

[Barn Owl Trust @BarnOwlTrust]

Our Science & Conservation Team Leader attended the Slapton Research Seminar last Saturday & set up a stall in the ‘marketplace of ideas’. A few other members of the team also attended & thoroughly enjoyed hearing about some of the amazing conservation projects 🤩 @FSCSlaptonLey

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

Our youth courses for next summer are live! If you are 16-18 & looking for something to do this summer why not join us for a week of geology, conservation, zoo keeping or marine science.
Check out our website to book; https://t.co/dXvqdv3i8M. #thingstodoindevon #doferesidential

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our research seminar!! We estimate we had around a hundred visitors! Thanks to all our speakers, everyone who came along to our marketplace of ideas and to all of our staff who made the day happen!!
See you all next year 🌱🦦

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

Today's our research seminar! The village hall is looking busy but there is still some space for late comers, don't miss out 📖

[Field Studies Council @FieldStudiesC]

If you’re having a bonfire tonight or later this month, make sure you think about keeping our wildlife safe. 👇

🔥 Build the bonfire on the day of lighting - even better if you can build it just before. This prevents wildlife from moving in.

🔦 Before lighting, use the end of a broom to lift the edges/the bottom and check inside. Shine a torch in to check for wildlife - hedgehogs and amphibians are particularly attracted to these types of structures. Listen carefully for any movement and grunts from hedgehogs. In any doubt, move your bonfire.

💧 At the end of the night make sure the bonfire is out and cold before leaving it unattended – if it’s still hot, it’s a hazard for wildlife and pets.

🦔 Hedgehogs are one of the most vulnerable species when it comes to bonfires, and they could really use our help. If you’d like to read more about how to help hedgehogs in your garden you can do so here: https://t.co/DxPSV4sHEZ

#Hedgehogs #BonfireNight #Wildlife #WildlifeGardening #Conservation

[Devon Wildlife Trust @DevonWildlife]

Flatworms and sea slugs don't sound like the most stylish of sea creatures, but names can be deceptive. The stylish pinstripes of the candy striped flatworm and vivid orange of the discodorris sea slug make them some of Devon's most flamboyant coastal critters. 📷Eleanor Goodall

[Field Studies Council @FieldStudiesC]

We are so pleased with the possibility of the new #CurriculumForWales being an opportunity to embed outdoor education as an integral part of the learning experience.

Meaningful, enriching and immersive experiences for all students regardless of their age, background or ability is something we've been striving for since the Field Studies Council began over 80 years ago.

We urge teachers to embrace outdoor learning as an integral part of the new curriculum as it aims to create the healthy and ambitious young people needed to move our society ahead.💪

👉 Read more about the new curriculum here: https://t.co/XkhL5g3ekF

#WelshCurriculum #Wales #OutdoorLearning #Outdoors #Nature #Enviroment #Cymru

[Start Bay Inn @StartBayInn]

We were spoilt last night…at dusk we enjoyed watching a murmuration bedtime dance and clouds with a touch of dusky pink 🐦‍⬛☁️⁣
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Then the Hunters super moon shone bright 🌕⁣
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#Dusk #Murmuration #Bedtime #Dance #Starlings #HuntersSuperMoon #SuperMoon #FullMoon

[Start Bay Inn @StartBayInn]

It’s a stunner today & the #sea is almost as flat as a mill pond 🌤️⁣
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Gentle rolling #waves are so good for the soul 🥰⁣
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Inhaling the gorgeous sea air to cleanse you & help you sleep at night 😴⁣
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#Sunshine #Warm #Calm #MillPond #GoodForTheSoul #SeaAir

[Princethorpe Foundation Archives @PFdn_Archives]

Topsy and Turvy, the @CrescentSchRug teddy bears, certainly got up to some adventures over the years! Here they are in the early 2000s enjoying the school trip to Slapton Ley in Devon.

#SchoolArchive

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

Recent dormouse survey 😍😍😍
#biodiversity #conservation #cute

[FSC Slapton Ley @FSCSlaptonLey]

Our last youth course of the year! We still have some space on our conservation camp from 28th October to 1st November. Hope to see you there #dofegold #doferesidential
https://t.co/z6Go1vUsP4

[Chiswick School @ChiswickSchool]

Last month our Year 13 A Level Geography students departed for Slapton Ley for a five day residential trip.

It sounds like they had a fantastic time!

[Geography at Nottingham High School @Geography_NHS]

What better place to understand weathering and mass movement processes whilst sat on a tor. @NottsHigh #makingadifference