Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is taking part in the first ever Big Wild Weekend on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June, which is part of the Wildlife Trusts’ nationwide 30 Days Wild initiative.
The 30 Days Wild challenge invites everyone to do something wild every day in June – whether that’s going for a wild walk, feeding the birds in the garden, or watching wildlife in action.
To celebrate wildlife in Dorset and inspire local people to get out and explore what nature is on their doorstep, DWT has lined up a series of nature-themed events to help create some great wildlife encounters and experiences for every member of the family.
DWT Communications Officer, Sally Welbourn said, “The Big Wild Weekend events are a chance for members of the public to push the pause button on their busy lives and have fun in some of DWT’s most stunning nature reserves and visitor centres. Activities are suitable for all the family, even if you only have a couple of hours to spare.”
Events DWT are running over the weekend include:
– Big Wild Seas Weekend, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th. Various activities over the weekend.
– Big Wild Weekend at Kingcombe, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th. Hunt for wildflowers.
– Corfe Barrows Midsummer Walk, Saturday 16th June 10am – 1pm.
– Stour Flower Walk, Saturday 16th June 10am – 12pm, Poole.
– Nature Detectives Trail – Who’s the daddy? (Lorton Meadows nature reserve in Weymouth), Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th, 10.30am – 4pm.
– Wild Brownsea, Saturday 16th June & Sunday 17th June. Various wildlife activities on Brownsea Island.
– Seashore safari on the Fleet Lagoon, Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre, Saturday 16th June 2pm- 3.30pm.
For more information about these events, to book and for directions, use our event guide at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events.
For information and directions to DWT nature reserves in Dorset for your wild weekend, visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves.
