THURS 01 STICK DAY 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, nr Maiden Newton. DT2 0EQ. . A morning at the Dorset Wildlife Trust Kingcombe Centre getting creative as we explore the things you can make or do with a stick! Trust us, the possibilities are...
Children are invited to get spooky and wild this October half term with a great selection of events and activities at Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) visitor centres across Dorset. At the Kingcombe Centre in west Dorset, the Kids Club on Tuesday 25th October will be hosted by local artist...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is encouraging children to spend some time outside to experience and learn about wildlife this May half term. Kick-off the week with the Wild Photography Fun day at the Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre on Monday 26th May from 11am – 2pm. We are offering...
Volunteers from J. P. Morgan have been helping Dorset Wildlife Trust to protect the wildlife of Upton Heath. The office workers joined wardens as part of national Make a Difference Day (MADD), giving up their free time for a day of hard work on the nationally important wildlife site near...
Wildlife urgently need space in the gardens of Dorset and the launch of Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT) Wildlife Friendly Gardening Competition aims to recognise those who make a contribution to wildlife in even the smallest of gardens. Now in its fifth year, the competition which is sponsored by The...
Another lucky afternoon of dry weather (well nearly) after an incredibly wet 24 hours. We set off in very windy conditions but lovely bright sunshine holding on to our hats and enjoying the amazing views in front of us. We soon saw the first of several Wheatears of the afternoon...
Dorset Council has recorded its highest number of barn owl chicks yet in its annual monitoring of barn owl boxes at council farms in Dorset.
Over the past four years, 20 barn owl boxes have been installed at a cluster of council-owned farms in North Dorset. This summer, the presence...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is pleased to have received notification of a water vole sighting on the River Cerne in Forston, near Dorchester. This is a welcome sighting as the water vole is Britain’s fastest declining mammal. This is the first recorded sighting for many years on the River Cerne...
Furniture buyers can help Dorset’s woodlands this month thanks to a new initiative in Dorchester. Woods Furniture is donating £10 to Dorset Wildlife Trust for every purchase worth over £250 throughout April. Visitors to the showroom will also receive a cherry tree to plant at home, both adorning their garden and...
Dorset Wildlife Trust is giving kids the chance to explore nature in Dorset this half term with lots of activities, from butterfly hunts to rock-pool exploring! Our reserves are bursting with activities to get kids out and about as well as getting crafty with hands-on nature-based activities. Wet and...
