Make a real difference this summer while gaining hands‑on conservation experience.

THE PROJECT

Devon’s white‑clawed crayfish – our only native freshwater crayfish – are on the brink of extinction. Habitat loss, pollution and invasive American signal crayfish have caused dramatic population declines, putting this iconic species at serious risk.

The Wildwood Trust is leading the Saving Devon’s Native Crayfish Project (SDNC) to protect and restore Devon’s remaining populations. This summer, we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team as volunteer field surveyors , helping to secure a future for this endangered species.

Alongside a captive breeding programme, SDNC is identifying safe “ark sites” where native crayfish can thrive free from invasive species. These are small, isolated coastal streams in South Devon that flow directly into the sea – beautiful, wild locations with real conservation value.

WHAT YOU'LL ...