Results from a recent moth survey at Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT’s) Kingcombe Centre, have revealed a record number of macro moth species found in the area, including the rare Lappet moth and Splendid Brocade, a species which was new to the UK just 17 years ago. Amongst the 113...
This summer, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has lots of fun wildlife events to help children get close-up with some of the most interesting wildlife found in Dorset this time of year. At DWT’s Fine Foundation Marine Centre in Kimmeridge, take a trip out with our clear-bottomed kayaks and goggle-viewers...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is holding its first ‘art workshop’ at its Urban Wildlife Centre in Corfe Mullen this summer, using inspiration from nearby nature reserve, Upton Heath. The workshops will be led by local freelance artist and curator, Julie Herring. Julie will teach observational drawing skills, inspired by...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is disappointed to hear that applications have been submitted to Natural England to carry out badger culls in Dorset later this year. DWT supports and promotes alternative solutions to help control the spread ofthe devastating disease Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB). To demonstrate alternatives tobadger culling, the...
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT’s) Big Wild Chesil event will be returning to the Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre on Sunday 2nd August, with its biggest line-up of events and activities to date. Throughout the day, visitors and families will be invited to enjoy various events, from exploring the wonders...
Dorset MEP Ashley Fox is questioning the rules regarding the importation of puppies into the UK. It follows Devon based charity the Dogs Trust’s investigation into vets and breeders in Lithuania and Romania, and the worrying ease in which commercial transporters can bring puppies into Great Britain under a scheme designed...
To celebrate the theme of ‘record breakers’ in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is launching a new family trail on Brownsea Island and a new challenge for children to complete whilst spending some wild time in Dorset. Super Squirrel’s record-breakers trail is being launched at...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to welcome its newest patron, local resident and life-long member, Professor James Lovelock. Amongst many things, Professor Lovelock is the inventor of the first device to detect CFCs in the atmosphere, originator of ‘The Gaia Theory’, author of seven books, and a Dorset...
SAT 1 ROCKPOOL RAMBLE, 2.30 – 4pm, Fine Foundation Marine Centre, Kimmeridge. Celebrate Marine Week. Join us at the best rockpooling site in Dorset. Short walk involved. Weather dependent. £3 adult/£1.50 child.Chesil Beach Centre, halfway along the A354 between Weymouth and Portland. Post code: DT4 9XE. Phone 01305 206191...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is asking for help from members of the public to ensure the continued protection of heathland and the wildlife habitats in it, by joining the ‘Heathwatch’ scheme. Heathwatch was set up in consultation with Dorset Police, Dorset Fire and Rescue and the Urban Heaths partnership...
