Musk thistle
A common thistle of roadside verges, rough grassland and waste ground, the Musk thistle has large, purple, nodding flower heads that appear in summer. It is attractive to a wide range of insects…
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Musk beetle
The metallic-green Musk beetle lives up to its name: it releases a musky-smelling secretion when it defends itself. It is a longhorn beetle, so has lengthy antennae. Look for it near wetlands in…
Musk mallow
Musk mallow has pretty pink flowers that can be seen along roadside verges, hedgerows and field margins in summer. It lives up to its name, producing a delicate, musky smell that increases indoors…
Wildlife Gardening expert comes to Kingcombe Centre for talk & book reading
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Kingcombe Centre is delighted to welcome award-winning author, journalist and wildlife gardening expert, Kate Bradbury, for a wildlife gardening talk, demonstration and…
My cup of tea
Filip likes to get stuck in – into waders, into water, into peat – out in nature. Having tried various careers, once Filip dipped his toe into the world of conservation he was hooked and knew he…
Afternoon Tea Quiz: Kitchen at Kingcombe
Join us for a fun afternoon tea quiz covering a whole ranges of topics – along with great food! Hosted by The Kitchen at Kingcombe.
Afternoon Tea Quiz: Kitchen at Kingcombe
Join us for a fun afternoon tea quiz covering a whole range of topics – along with great food! Hosted by The Kitchen at Kingcombe.
Pollinators fly in July!
Pollinators are literally getting moving in July, with a huge amount of butterfly species currently exploring gardens and green spaces all over the UK. Read on to find out what you can see this…
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Protecting nesting birds on Dorset heaths
From March to July, people are asked to keep dogs on leads and stay on the paths to protect nesting birds on Dorset's heaths. Our guest author, Dr Lesley Haskins tells us about these special…
Red-legged partridge
A plump gamebird, the red-legged partridge is an introduced species that seems to have settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its favoured open scrub and farmland habitats.
Wildlife-friendly gardening in July
Large or small, your garden or green space can make a real difference to local wildlife and the way you choose to care for your garden matters. Collectively, wildlife-friendly green spaces act as…