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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Apple Pressing at Kingcombe
Join us for a drop-in session of apple pressing and making apple juice using Kingcombe's orchard apples.
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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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,…
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.
Nature on your doorstep – Free introductory walks at Lorton Meadows for Littlemoor residents
Join our knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife Trust staff for an introduction to Lorton Meadows nature reserve
Nature on your doorstep – Free introductory walks at Lorton Meadows for Littlemoor residents
Join our knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife Trust staff for an introduction to Lorton Meadows nature reserve
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.
Free community apple pressing session for Littlemoor residents
Together, using apples from the Dorset Wildlife Trust community orchard, we will chop, scrat and press them to make wonderful fresh juice.
Wild Woodbury Community Open Day
You're invited to the Wild Woodbury community open day for a day of tree planting and guided walks.