This winter, we're getting outside and staying healthy by doing something fun and chilly - dipping into cold water! It’s great for your body and mind, and it helps us feel closer to nature. Plus, we’re raising money to help protect and restore nature in Devon.
Cold water dips are super popular right now because they’re really good for you, and being in nature makes everything feel better. At Devon Environment Foundation, we’re taking on the challenge to dip regularly - whether it’s in the sea, a river or a lake. It’s all about staying strong, having fun and helping nature at the same time.
Want to join the challenge?
1. Raise money
If you’d like to join us for our Dip into Nature Winter Challenge and set up your own fundraiser in aid of Devon Environment Foundation (the Devon branch of Conservation Collective), please follow these simple steps…
- Go to our Crowdfunder page here.
- Click “Fundraise for this charity”.
- Create your fundraiser.
- Set a goal, name it and explain why you’re raising money.
- Use the text or images provided if you want!
It’s quick, easy and helps protect nature! ? And if you prefer, you can copy, paste and personalise the text used in Amanda’s or Maisie’s fundraisers to make it your own!
2. Dip into nature
Join us for the #DipIntoNature challenge this winter!
Choose your level:
- REFRESHING ?: 16 dips (about once a week).
- INVIGORATING ??: 30 dips (twice a week or daily for a month).
- REVITALISING ???: 60 dips (four times a week).
And let’s make a splash for nature!
3. Group dips!
We’ve planned some fun group dips and we’d love for you to join!
PRE-CHRISTMAS ✨
- When: Sun 22nd Dec 2024 (9am)
- Where: Blackpool Sands, near Dartmouth
- Free sauna session for dippers from 9am - 9:50am!
- Plus a free cuppa at the Blackpool Sands cafe for the first 20 dippers to sign up on Time4Good!
- Set up a fundraiser and you can get a 20% discount on weekday sauna sessions from Jan - March 2025.
NEW YEAR’S DAY ?
- When: Wed 1st Jan 2025 (11am)
- Where: Bigbury-on-Sea, The Causeway (opposite Burgh Island).
- A free cuppa at the Beach Barista for the first 40 dippers to sign up on Time4Good.
Let’s dip together and have some festive fun!
IMPORTANT
- If the weather is bad or unsafe, we won’t dip that day.
- There are no lifeguards or first aid, so you’re responsible for staying safe.
- Only dip if you’re a strong swimmer and the sea is safe. If you’re unsure, wait for another day.
- Don’t swallow the water - it might be polluted in winter.
About our cause
Devon Environment Foundation helps small, local projects protect nature, restore wildlife, reduce pollution and fight climate change.
We quickly give funds and support to projects that need help to start and make a big impact. Small grants can create big changes!
Since 2020, we’ve given over £1 million to 81 projects with 41 partners.
By supporting DEF, you’ll help more nature projects grow and inspire others to take action!
You can see the wide range of projects we have enabled
here.
