In response to the outbreak of the deadly Crayfish plague which has been found on Dorset’s River Allen in Wimborne, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has launched an urgent appeal to help save our native white-clawed crayfish from dying out in Dorset. After the discovery of dead white-clawed crayfish on...
The RSPCA is investigating after a woman was filmed punching and kicking a horse in a video that wildlife presenter Chris Packham called "appalling".
Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs tweeted the clip on Sunday and said it showed a member of the Cottesmore Hunt.The video shows a horse apparently reluctant to get...
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s annual fundraising walk this spring will be raising vital funds to help wildlife on land and sea. The popular event, re-scheduled for April following bad weather in the autumn, is an opportunity to enjoy some of Dorset’s most spectacular coastal scenery while raising much-needed money to protect...
This half term, enjoy the exciting mysteries of the sea with our half term events at the Fine Foundation Marine Centre at Kimmeridge. Ramble among the rockpools! Suitable for children of all ages (and adults!) the Rockpool Ramble explores the best rockpools in Dorset so you can discover...
There is a high probability that the badger culls that took place in Somerset and Gloucester last year could come to Dorset in 2014. It is the firm opinion of local group Dorset for Badger and Bovine Welfare (DBBW) that the culls were totally unjustified and will fail to create...
Before one watches the short clip below, we should remind ourselves of what characteristics we cat people supposedly have.
Independence: Cat people are often seen as independent individuals. This may be reflected in their choice of a pet, as cats are generally more independent animals compared to dogs.
Introversion: Cat enthusiasts...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has teamed-up with local wildlife photographers to produce stunning images for DWT’s 2013 Christmas card collection, and 2014 calendar. The new DWT Christmas card collection features a thrush feeding on berries by wildlife enthusiast, Martin Baldwin, a snowy scene of Milton Abbey and Black Hill...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to announce the launch its new online shop, with 100% of the profits going back into conservation work, to help wildlife and wild places in Dorset. Products include great gifts or ‘treat yourself’ ideas, such as wildlife-themed jewellery, soft toys, books and exclusive...
There was a small, non-descriptive bird sitting almost motionless on a branch above the summerhouse in our garden today. At first I thought it was a thrush, but it had stayed there too long for it to be a thrush. It took binoculars from an upstairs window to identify...
Dorset Wildlife Trust are championing ‘Wild About Gardens’ week by teaming up with Transition Town Dorchester for the launch of a new ‘Incredible edibles’ scheme on Tuesday 29th October in the Dorchester Wildlife Garden. The scheme, which is designed to encourage families to grow vegetables, fruit and herbs in...
