SUN 3 CHESIL BEACH CENTRE JANUARY SALE. Join us for great deals at our January sale.
SUN 3 EAST DORSET/ARC WORK PARTY, 10am – approx 2.30pm. Lend a hand with practical conservation work at Parley Common. Meet at the Barrack Lane entrance at SZ 094993. The entrance can be accessed from Christchurch Road; drive past the Golden Acres Nursery & then drive along the road with speed bumps. Contact Jon Crewe on 07989 777757.
WED 6 THE GREAT HEATH VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY, 10am – 4pm. Practical conservation work on a variety of habitats. A wide range of tasks will be carried out; tools & training provided. Come along every Wednesday until end of March & enjoy what the countryside has to offer. For more information call Sally Wright at the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033.
WED 6 NORTH DORSET VOLUNTEERS, working on a DWT nature reserve near you. Contact DWT Warden Steve Oliver on 07824 874273.
THUR 7 URBAN WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS meet at 10am every Thursday from October – March at the Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill. Practical conservation work; all tools & training provided. For details of each task contact Andy Fale on 07970 552673 or the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033.
THUR 7 PASTURES NEW VOLUNTEER TASK, 10am. Join the regular volunteering group in West Dorset. Tasks can range from hedgelaying to Himalayan balsam pulling in locations all over West Dorset. Please contact Nick Gray on 07824 438974 or at [email protected] for details.
THUR 7 WEST DORSET WORK PARTY, 10am – 4pm. Meet at Kingcombe Meadows Farm, Clift Lane, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester DT2 0EJ. Please bring warm clothes, wet weather gear, waterproof footwear, lunch & drinks. Contact Maurits Fontein on 07825 311686.
FRI 8 THE NATIONAL TRUST’S WEST DORSET COAST ESTATE, an illustrated talk by John Newbold, National Trust volunteer ecologist. 7.30pm, The Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LJ. Suggested £2 donation (£3 for non-members) inc. refreshments.
SAT 9 OPTICRON OPTICS DAY, Chesil Beach CentrePortland Road, Weymouth, DT4 9XE. 10am – 4pm. Looking to buy some new binoculars or a telescope? Rob Laughton from Opticron will be on hand to give expert advice on optics. Try out a large range of binoculars & scopes whilst viewing the spectacular wildlife of Chesil & the Fleet Lagoon.
SAT 9 SOVELL DOWN VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY, 10am – 4pm. Practical conservation work; all tools & training provided. Please bring lunch. For details of each task please contact Steve Claxton on 07967 032626.
SUN 10 WEST DORSET PRACTICAL VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY, Winter practical management tasks including scrub clearance & hedgelaying. Contact DWT Warden Steve Masters for further details on 07557 561624
SUN 10 BROWNSEA ISLAND WORK PARTY, 9.30am. Join the regular volunteering group on Brownsea Island on alternate Sundays throughout the year. Tasks include pine thinning, opening out the alder carr & rhododendron cutting. For details of boat timings etc contact Richard Proctor on 01202 693039 or 07718 511432.
MON 11 SOME OF THE WILDLIFE OF COSTA RICA, an illustrated talk by David Sagar. 2.30pm. Langton Matravers Village Hall, BH19 3HA. Visitors welcome.
TUES 12 WADERS & WATERFOWL AT LYTCHETT BAY, 8 – 10am. Look for the winter birds of Lytchett Bay, part of The Great Heath Living Landscape, with DWT & local bird experts. Suggested donation £3. Limited numbers so BOOKING ESSENTIAL on 01202 692033 or email [email protected].
TUES 12 SOUTH-DORSET MID-WEEK VOLUNTEERS, Habitat management on a DWT nature reserve near you. Booking essential. Contact DWT warden James Hitchen on 07436 157328 for details or to book a place.
TUES 12 WEST DORSET PRACTICAL VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY, Winter practical management tasks including scrub clearance & hedgelaying. Contact DWT Warden Steve Masters for further details on 07557 561624.
TUES 12 THE BIOLOGY & ECOLOGY OF THE WILD BROWN TROUT, a presentation by Dr Nick Giles from the Wessex Chalk Streams & Rivers Trust about this iconic native fish species. 7.30pm, Carter Community School, Blandford Close, Poole BH15 4BQ.
WED 13 THE GREAT HEATH VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY, 10am – 4pm. Practical conservation work on a variety of habitats. A wide range of tasks will be carried out; tools & training provided. Come along every Wednesday until end of March & enjoy what the countryside has to offer. For more information call Sally Wright at the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033.
WED 13 LORTON VOLUNTEERS CONSERVATION TASK, 10am – 3pm. A regular day of practical work at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve restoring habitats important for local wildlife. Tools, gloves & drinks supplied. No experience necessary, please bring a packed lunch. Meet at the Centre, Lorton Lane, Upwey, Weymouth, DT3 5QH at 10am.
THUR 14 URBAN WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS meet at 10am every Thursday from October – March at the Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill. Practical conservation work; all tools & training provided. For details of each task contact Andy Fale on 07970 552673 or the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033.
THUR 14 WEST DORSET WORK PARTY, 10am – 4pm. Meet at Kingcombe Meadows Farm, Clift Lane, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester DT2 0EJ. Please bring warm clothes, wet weather gear, waterproof footwear, lunch & drinks. Contact Maurits Fontein on 07825 311686.
SAT 16 BIRD WATCHING AT HOLES BAY, 9.30 – 11.30am. Join Nicky Hoar from Dorset Wildlife Trust for a walk along the shoreline to see the birds of Holes Bay Nature Park, part of The Great Heath Living Landscape. Suggested donation £3. Limited numbers so BOOKING ESSENTIAL on 01202 692033 or [email protected]
FRI 16 THE WILDLIFE OF BROWNSEA, a talk by Chris Thain, Warden of Brownsea DWT Nature Reserve. 7.30pm, Quarterjack Suite, Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Rd, Wimborne, BH21 1AS.
SUN 17 NORTH DORSET VOLUNTEERS, working on a DWT nature reserve near you. Contact DWT Warden Steve Oliver on 07824 874273.
MON 18 REMARKABLE BIRDS, a talk by Dominic Couzens, author (www.birdwords.co.uk). 7.30pm, Colliton Club, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ. Free entry but donation £3 requested. Tea/coffee & bar available.
TUES 19 WEST DORSET PRACTICAL VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY, Winter practical management tasks including scrub clearance & hedgelaying. Contact DWT Warden Steve Masters for further details on 07557 561624.
WED 20 THE GREAT HEATH VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY, 10am – 4pm. Practical conservation work on a variety of habitats. A wide range of tasks will be carried out; tools & training provided. Come along every Wednesday until end of March & enjoy what the countryside has to offer. For more information call Sally Wright at the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033.
WED 20 NORTH DORSET VOLUNTEERS, working on a DWT nature reserve near you. Contact DWT Warden Steve Oliver on 07824 874273.
WED 20 HARES, an illustrated talk by Sarah Williams (DWT Conservation Officer). 7.30pm, Fontmell Magna Village Hall (SP7 0JU). £2 inc. tea/coffee & biscuits. No charge for under 16s.
WED 20 ANTARCTICA, WILDLIFE & EXPLORERS’ HUTS, a talk by Roger Hull. 7.30pm, Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne.
THUR 21 BIRDS & OTHER WILDLIFE OF CHRISTCHURCH HARBOUR, an illustrated talk by Chris Chapleo, Chairman of CHOG. 7.30pm, Christchurch Baptist Church Hall, Bargates, corner of Beaconsfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 1QT. £2 refreshments & biscuits.
THUR 21 URBAN WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS meet at 10am every Thursday from October – March at the Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill, BH21 3RX. Practical conservation work; all tools & training provided. For details of each task contact Andy Fale on 07970 552673 or the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033.
THUR 21 WEST DORSET WORK PARTY, 10am – 4pm. Meet at Kingcombe Meadows Farm, Clift Lane, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester DT2 0EJ. Please bring warm clothes, wet weather gear, waterproof footwear, lunch & drinks. Contact Maurits Fontein on 07825 311686.
THUR 21 PASTURES NEW VOLUNTEER TASK, 10am. Join the regular group in West Dorset. Tasks range from hedgelaying to Himalayan balsam pulling in locations all over West Dorset. Contact Nick Gray on 07824 438974 or at [email protected] for details.
SUN 24 BROWNSEA ISLAND WORK PARTY, 9.30am. Join the regular volunteering group on Brownsea Island on alternate Sundays throughout the year. Tasks include pine thinning, opening out the alder carr & rhododendron cutting. For details of boat timings contact Richard Proctor on 01202 693039 or 07718 511432.
TUES 26 SOUTH-DORSET MID-WEEK VOLUNTEERS, Habitat management on a DWT nature reserve near you. Booking essential. Contact DWT warden James Hitchen on 07436 157328 for details or to book a place.
TUES 26 WEST DORSET PRACTICAL VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY, Winter practical management tasks including scrub clearance & hedgelaying. Contact DWT Warden Steve Masters for further details on 07557 561624.
WED 27 THE GREAT HEATH VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY, 10am – 4pm. Practical conservation work on a variety of habitats. A wide range of tasks will be carried out; tools & training provided. Come along every Wednesday until end of March & enjoy what the countryside has to offer. For more information call Sally Wright at the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033.
WED 27 LORTON VOLUNTEERS CONSERVATION TASK, 10am – 3pm. A regular day of practical work at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve restoring habitats important for local wildlife. Tools, gloves & drinks supplied. No experience necessary, please bring a packed lunch. Meet at the Centre, Lorton Lane, Upwey, Weymouth, DT3 5QH at 10am.
THUR 28 WEST DORSET WORK PARTY, 10am – 4pm. Meet at Kingcombe Meadows Farm, Clift Lane, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester DT2 0EJ. Please bring warm clothes, wet weather gear, waterproof footwear, lunch & drinks. Contact Maurits Fontein on 07825 311686.
THUR 28 URBAN WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS meet at 10am every Thursday from October – March at the Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill. Practical conservation work; all tools & training provided. For details of each task contact Andy Fale on 07970 552673 or the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033.
THUR 28 ANDALUCIAN WILDLIFE, an illustrated talk by Alan Reese. 7.30pm, Methodist Church, North Street, Wareham BH20 4AB. Visitors welcome.
SUN 31 BROWNSEA ISLAND MEMBERS’ DAY TRIP, an exclusive chance for DWT members to visit Brownsea Island this winter. Depart Poole Quay 11am, return 3pm. Adults £10, Children £5. Booking essential: tel. 01305 264620.
SUN 31 URBAN WEEKENDERS, 10am – 1pm. Join the Urban team of Dorset Wildlife Trust on a regular work party on DWT Upton Heath, on the last Sunday of every month. Meeting at the Urban Wildlife Centre (BH21 3RX), volunteers will be helping wardens carry out conservation work on this important wildlife site. Tools & safety equipment provided. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, sensible footwear & bring food & drinks. Families welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Sally Wright on 01202 692033 for details or email [email protected]
