Around 200 red squirrels still survive on Brownsea Island, which is one of only two places these cute creatures can be found in Southern England. It is vital that their numbers continue to thrive.
Fiona Samson, a member of DWT’s Fundraising Team said, “Red Squirrels are thriving on Brownsea Island because of the excellent habitat it provides – they spend all day happily jumping from tree to tree, and scurrying around for food on the woodland floor, but this is only made possible by the hard work of DWT and National Trust staff and volunteers, who maintain the habitat for them. By adopting a red squirrel, your donation will help us continue to protect their habitat, and unlike a bunch of flowers, you will be able to see your contribution helping wildlife all year round.”
For a unique and special gift , you can adopt Hazel, Rusty, Elinore, Sparky or Flick for £20 a year, and receive an adoption pack including a personalised adoption certificate, red squirrel photograph, fact sheet, updates from our Brownsea Warden, and a soft toy red squirrel.
Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/red_squirrel_adoptions to order online, or phone 01305 264620.
To see a red squirrel, Brownsea Island is open to visitors on weekends (10am – 4pm) until 15th March, and will be open Monday-Sunday (10am – 5pm) from 21st March – 1st November 2015.
Dorset Wildlife Trust has been working in partnership with the National Trust on Brownsea Island for over 50 years for the benefit of wildlife and enjoyment of people.
