Lorton Meadows
A haven of peaceful green meadows, hedgerows and woodland, this nature reserve offers a chance to experience some fabulous wildlife right in the middle of town.
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Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre
The Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve is open all year around. Visit Meadow Barn at the Conservation Centre to plan your day exploring the nature reserve using our guides and maps.
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Autumn gentian
A late-flowering plant, Autumn gentian displays pretty, mauve, tube-like flowers atop its reddish stems. It favours dry, chalk grassland and sand dune habitats.
Plan(t) for Autumn!
August is underway and as the days shorten a little more, we make our way through the final weeks of Summer. This month, there are steps you can take that will help to ensure your garden continues…
Family Nature Walk at Lorton Meadows
Join us at Lorton Meadows nature reserve for a family nature walk. We will explore the nature reserve looking for as many species of birds, bugs and blooms as we can find
Bug Hunting at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore the fascinating world of beetles, centipedes, spiders and worms at our popular bug hunting session. Muddy knees guaranteed.
Pond Dipping at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore the underwater world of newts, water boatmen and diving beetles at one of our popular pond dipping sessions. Wet knees guaranteed.
Family Butterfly and Moth Walk at Lorton Meadows
Join us at Lorton Meadows nature reserve for a family butterfly and moth walk. We will explore the nature reserve looking for as many species as we can find along the way.
Writing the Seasons: Autumn
Join the third of four creative writing workshops for adults, drawing inspiration from the changing seasons at Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.
Species Survival Fund: A busy autumn
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Species Survival Fund project made major progress this autumn, from new land and peatland restoration at Tadnoll and Winfrith to new ponds, hedgerows and improved grazing…
Owls and Owl Pellets at Lorton Meadows
Explore the fascinating world of barn owls by examining the pellets they cough up which contain the bones and feathers of their prey.
Autumn has arrived at Brownsea
Now October has arrived, the island is looking ever more autumnal. Fungi is starting to appear on rotten logs and dead trees all over the reserve; the squirrels are busy caching food for the…