Discover Bats - Ecology and Detection
Join expert Nick Tomlinson to learn about our fascinating bat species and the equipment used to detect and study them.
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Discover Bats - ecology and detection
Join expert Nick Tomlinson to learn about our diverse and fascinating bat species, and the equipment used to detect and study them.
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
Learn Your Ferns! ID Workshop
Discover the fascinating world of ferns during this one-day workshop.
Meadow Management: Learn to Scythe
Learn the traditional heritage skill of using a scythe on this practical course.
Meadow Management: Learn to Scythe
Learn the traditional heritage skill of using a scythe on this practical course.
Take The Helm - a voyage of discovery
In June 2025, a team from Dorset Wildlife Trust staff joined forces with the University of Plymouth to carry out a five-day visual and acoustic survey for cetaceans along the south coast of England.
Rare pygmy sperm whale discovered on Dorset coast
Dorset Wildlife Trust were alerted to the unfortunate dead-stranding of a very rare animal on Hive Beach in West Dorset on Friday 10 December. The pygmy sperm whale washed ashore on Thursday and…
Education and learning
We believe all children and young people should have the opportunity to explore and learn about the natural world, both in their local environment and in their everyday lives.
Roman Villa re-discovered on DWT nature reserve
An ancient roman villa has been re-discovered on a Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) nature reserve in west Dorset near Frampton. The results of the dig will be shown on the Digging for Britain series…
Dorset Dolphins
Discover all about dolphins in Dorset.
Marching on with moths
Discover the insects on the wing in early spring.