Dawlish's Wild Pollinator Trail 2026

About: 

In May 2026, Dawlish will burst with colour as our first Wild Pollinator Open Trail comes to life - a town-wide celebration of the pollinator-friendly spaces supporting local wildlife.

From window boxes and hanging baskets to gardens, allotments and community spaces, the trail showcases how small actions can come together to make a big difference for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Winners will be announced at Turn the Tide festival on Saturday 23 May 2026. 

The Trail:

The Wild Pollinator Trail will be live from 9 May 2026, with locations across Dawlish to discover and enjoy throughout the month.

A trail map (including a family-friendly version for children) will be available soon, helping you explore pollinator-friendly spaces across the town.

Launch Event:

Join us at the Strand Centre, Dawlish on Saturday 9 May 10:30am–1:30pm to kick things off.

On the day you can:

🌼 Pick up your trail maps (including a children’s trail)

🌼 Enjoy a live floristry demonstration

🌼 Free packs of wildflower seeds thanks to The Seaside Florist

🌼 Hear from a guest speaker

🌼 Make your own seed bombs to take home

🌼 Kids colouring

Why it matters:

Pollinators are essential to healthy ecosystems, thriving gardens and our food systems — but their habitats are under pressure. This trail highlights how simple, everyday planting can help create a more connected, wildlife-friendly Dawlish.