Wild About Wimborne!

Wimborne is where the wild things are this summer, with Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wild about Wimborne! coming to town on 24th July.   A free event with lots of wildlife fun for families, this is a chance to discover the wildlife that’s living in and around this historic market town.

What will be happening on the day?

There will be lots of activities and crafts for children as well as the chance to get up close to some real live wildlife and learn traditional bushcraft skills with the rangers from Honeybrook Farm.  Throughout the day there will be storytelling, music and art, with a giant crayfish to be constructed by artists from Wimborne’s Walford Mill Crafts and dragonflies being made by Anna Lewington, using reeds from the River Stour. 

Why choose Wimborne?

Amanda Broom, People and Wildlife Officer at Dorset Wildlife Trust, is co-ordinating the day.  She said: “We chose Wimborne because it is a real wildlife town, with two wonderful rivers.  The Stour we all know and love, but did you know the Allen is one of the top rivers in Dorset for wildlife, with native white-clawed crayfish and water voles to its name?  Come and discover your local wildlife ­ you might be surprised.”

Wild about Wimborne! is on Saturday 24th July from 10.30am to 3.30pm in the centre of town on the Minster Green.   No need to book but for more information contact Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Urban Team on 01202 692033.

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For more information please contact Amanda Broom at Dorset Wildlife Trust on 01202 692033.
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About Dorset Wildlife Trust  www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Dorset Wildlife Trust was founded in 1961 to protect the wildlife and natural habitats of the county and now has over 25,000 members and manages over 40  nature reserves.  Most are open daily and there are visitor centres providing a wealth of wildlife information at Brooklands Farm, Lorton Meadows, Kingcombe Meadows and Brownsea Island Nature Reserves, The Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve and the Urban Wildlife Centre at Upton Heath Nature Reserve.  The largest voluntary nature conservation organisation in Dorset, DWT plays a key role in dealing with local environmental issues.  It leads the way in establishing the practices of sustainable development and engaging new audiences in conservation, particularly in the urban areas.