Crab apple
The Crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…
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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.
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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Creatures of the Night at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore Lorton Meadows nature reserve at dusk where we will be out looking for bats, owls and other creatures of the night.
Oak apple gall wasp
Living up to its name, the oak apple gall wasp produces growths, or 'galls', on oak twigs that look like little apples. Inside the gall, the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues,…
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.
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.
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.
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.
World Soil Day
5 December 2024 is World Soil Day, a day to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocate for sustainable management of soil resources. In this blog Dorset Peat Partnership…
International Women's Day
This International Women's Day, Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to shine a light on some of the incredible women working to protect wildlife in Dorset.