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Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT’s) Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre is holding a series of events with local authors, to celebrate the wildlife, history and lesser-known stories about the Weymouth and Portland area.    Visitors to these intimate ‘Tea with an Author’ events will be hearing from the authors about...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is launching a new conservation project to help declining wildflowers in the county.  The wildlife conservation charity is aiming to raise £20,000 to ensure this vital work can go ahead. Plants provide an essential part of our ecosystem and a whole host of wildlife is...
Whatever happens do NOT run away. They are faster than you. Watch the following and take close note. There you go that is one angry bird you will not have to fear being pecked to death by again. Penny Lane PLEASE SUPPORT US FOR JUST £2 A MONTH https://dorseteye.com/donate/
If you have an interest in the marine world, and want to help conserve and protect it, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is offering an exciting opportunity to join a keen group of volunteer wardens at the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve at Kimmeridge Bay. We are looking for local people,...
Dorset Wildlife Trust staff continue to co-operate and assist the RSPCA with rescuing the birds today. Please do not approach affected birds but phone RSPCA on 0300 1234 999. For further information visit dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/birdrescue. Images by Marc Smith - Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is shocked and saddened to hear the announcement that the areas where badger culling will take place in Dorset this year will be substantially increased. DWT is deeply concerned that the Government continue to go against scientific advice which states that badger culling is unlikely...
To see our volunteering opportunities, visit www.dorsetwildifetrust.org.uk/volunteering JUN 15 – 21 JULY BROWNSEA ISLAND ART EXHIBITIONS, 10am – 4pm. Exhibition of work by local artist Harriet Webb at the Villa visitor centre, Brownsea Island. Visit the Villa for an exhibition by local artist Harriet Webb, inspired by her love...
Guinea Pig Awareness Week aims to educate public about the pets’ needs The RSPCA is tackling a large rise in the numbers of guinea pigs who are being given up by their owners or cruelly abandoned. Overbreeding of guinea pigs and the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis, as...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is asking for help to build boxes for vulnerable barn owls in Dorset, as part of the barn owl appeal which has so far raised nearly £29,000 since June 2014. DWT now needs more boxes to provide shelter and safety to threatened barn owls, and...