A group of 12 printmakers from Devon have got together to portray conservation work on the River Dart in a new charity calendar.

The original prints will be shown in an exhibition hosted by the Duchy of Cornwall at its new Gather and Moor centre in Princetown, until November 30.

The calendar is the brainchild of printmaker Beth Munro (Real Ideals Plymouth) and academic Dr Sally Sutton, who wanted to find a creative way to support the many groups working together to care for the river.

The projects highlighted include the restoration of peat bogs on the high moor, tree planting schemes along the river banks, and work to conserve the hundreds of lichens that grow in the Dart Valley.

Each artist spent a day out in the field, paired up with one of the groups. Sarah Burt, printmaker based near Totnes, went to Dartmeet with April Windel from the British Lichen Society. “I spent a fantastic morning with April exploring the river path for lichens.

“April’s knowledge is exceptional and her enthusiasm for these fascinating organisms is infectious.”

The twelve images on the calendar take the viewer on a journey from source to sea.

Beth said: “They an invitation to enjoy the beauty of the Dart, while highlighting the importance of protecting a shared resource for generations to come.”

Sally adds: “The calendar is a focus for connection and creativity: it’s a way of visually bringing together different groups who share the same aim of conservation along the length of the river.”

Proceeds from the 2027 calendar will be donated to Friends of the Dart and the local Riverfly project and the River Dart Catchment Partnership.

The original artworks are on show at Gather and Moor in Princetown (formerly the Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre) until November 30.

On November 14,15 and 27 printmakers, Jessica Rohanne and Sarah Burt will be available to discuss the different methods of printmaking.

Beth Munro will allow the visitor to ‘have a go on a mini-press and get a bit inky’.