Founded in January 2020, the Broadclyst Environment Group is a community-driven organisation committed to preserving and enhancing the local environment in Broadclyst Parish and the surrounding communities of Broadclyst, Broadclyst Station, Westclyst, Tithebarn, Budlake, and Westwood. We are a member of Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon (joined 2024) and work alongside Broadclyst Parish Council and East Devon District Council on environmental campaigns and activities. We communicate and coordinate through our Facebook page and an active WhatsApp community, welcoming anyone interested in joining our efforts
What We Do
Our local volunteers engage in initiatives to improve environmental quality and promote sustainability across the parish. These include:
- Participating in the Big Spring Clean campaign and organised community litter picks.
- Advocating for safe cycle and walking paths and campaigning for improved infrastructure.
- Volunteering as citizen scientists with Westcountry Rivers Trust to monitor water quality in local streams and rivers.
- Engaging in creative environmental projects such as community art and poetry initiatives.
- Encouraging eco-friendly actions through local pledges (e.g., greener travel, plant-based meals, gardening).
Our goal is to foster a community spirit around environmental stewardship and encourage collective action for a sustainable future.
How You Can Get Involved
Whether you’re passionate about protecting the environment or simply want to contribute to your local community, there are many ways to join in:
Attend Meetings
We hold regular meetings where everyone is welcome:
- General Members’ Meetings – Catch up on projects and help shape future plans.
- Committee Meetings – For those interested in decision-making and project steering.
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Held every November to reflect on the year, elect committee members, and map out future activities.
Join Events & Activities
Get hands-on with activities that have a direct impact on the local environment:
- Community Litter Picks – Help keep Broadclyst Parish clean and beautiful.
- Repair Cafés – Bring items for repair and support sustainable reuse.
- Tree & Wildflower Planting – Grow our green spaces and boost biodiversity.
- Citizen Science Projects – Take part in water quality and riverfly monitoring on the River Clyst.
Stay Connected
For updates, photos, event details, and discussions:
- Visit our Facebook group.
- Join our WhatsApp community for real-time updates.
We look forward to seeing you and working together to make Broadclyst a greener, more sustainable place to live!
Future Plans
We aim to expand our repair cafés, increase participation in citizen science projects—particularly water quality monitoring—and strengthen partnerships to deliver positive environmental outcomes. We also want to empower more local environmental leaders to coordinate and drive community action.