Dorset Wildlife Trust has unveiled six stunning new images for its 2012 Christmas card collection. The cards feature exclusive photographs of wildlife and Dorset landscapes in winter, all donated to the conservation charity by the photographers. The new collection features a wintry Canford Heath and snowy Durdle Door as well...
Ref:S4F3 Type:Contract Location: Dorset Salary: £9000 Bursary in monthly payments Dorset Wildlife Trust has 8 conservation skills training placements available through the Heritage Lottery funded Skills for the Future project. The training programme is aimed at highly motivated individuals with an interest in nature and wildlife and an enthusiasm...
Coffee morning in Cattistock on Saturday 10th November at 10.30am in the Savill hall. Fun for all, raffle, tombolas, games, cakes, books, toys, gifts and more! Money raised to support the new music and dance group for 0-5 year olds, see www.fizzyboppers.co.uk for more info
A rare seaside moth has been discovered on Brownsea Island nature reserve for the first time. Moth trapping by Dorset Wildlife Trust wardens on the island has already revealed over 700 species but the latest find was a particular surprise – Gymnancyla canella – found only in sandy coastal...
An exhibition by two Dorset artists is to benefit the natural environment that inspires their art. ‘Living with Landscape’ features the work of sculptor Sally Derrick and painter Adrian Whittlesea at the magnificent Jacobean-style manor, Southover House, in Tolpuddle. The two Dorset based artists, who are presenting a wide range...
A dead whale was found on a remote shore near Rope Lake Head, Purbeck last week. Local resident and author of Purbeck Revealed, Ilay Cooper, made the surprise discovery of the 13.6m (44.6ft) mammal whilst walking along the shore at low tide. Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Marine Conservation Officer, Emma...
Politicians, musicians, comedians and actors are just some of the big-hearted celebrities who have donated original drawings for a unique auction in aid of Dorset’s wildlife. The Wild Art Auction will be launched online in November by Dorset Wildlife Trust, featuring more than 50 sketches of wildlife especially created by...
BiPolar UK, the national charity, estimates that 1:100 of the population suffers from BiPolar disorder. Sometimes known as Manic Depression, this is a mental health illness characterised by significant mood swings including manic highs and depressive lows. Many are undiagnosed, and even those who are and who are receiving...
Dorset Wildlife Trust is calling for volunteers to help with practical conservation at Powerstock Common. The new monthly Sunday work parties are being led by DWT warden Steve Masters to help protect the outstanding wildlife and habitats of one of the most important reserves in Dorset. Covering nearly 300 acres,...
Another afternoon dominated by fungi, but with a fairly respectable bird list too.Click on the photos below to see the relevant iSpot page. You do not need to be enrolled in iSpot to view these pages. © Bob Ford/Nature Portfolio Pestle Puffball?© Bob Ford/Nature Portfolio Slime Mould© Bob Ford/Nature Portfolio Mycena?© Bob Ford/Nature...
