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Youngsters in Weymouth and Portland are being invited to go wild this half-term with a range of fun, family outdoor activities across the borough.
 

The heaths are waking up for spring, to help presurve this special habitat and its vulnerable wildlife, follow the heathland code.

Dorset Wildlife Trust urges the Government to take great care to secure the long-term protection of wildlife habitats within Englands' publicly-owned forests.

A neglected area for coastal wildlife is set to give up its secrets, with the help of wildlife enthusiasts across Dorset. 
 

Dorset’s rare winter streams are seeing new life, thanks to recent work by the Dorset Wild Rivers chalk stream project. 
 

Romantics are showing they care for endangered wildlife this Valentine’s Day. With signs of spring already appearing across Dorset, love is in the air and the latest e-Valentine card from Dorset Wildlife Trust is raising awareness of the plight of one of Dorset’s most lovable animals, the native red squirrel.

The proposed development and enhancement of the Chesil Beach Centre is all set to go ahead in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games sailing events, following the award of £550,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

West Dorset’s coastal wildlife comes under the spotlight at Dorset Wildlife Trust’s expert-guided walk at Charmouth, looking at the different habitats on this important stretch of coastline. The free event is aimed at people who would like to get involved in the new marine volunteers group in west Dorset as well as current volunteers.

Want to know your blenny from your goby or your edible from your shore crab? How about understanding more about Marine Protected Areas and the differences between European and National Marine Sites? Now Dorset Wildlife Trust is offering the chance to find out more about marine biology and conservation while volunteering at the Fine Foundation Marine Centre, Kimmeridge Bay.

After the excesses of the Christmas season it is natural for many people to feel a bit sluggish come January. If you have made a New Year Resolution to get fitter in 2011, Dorset Wildlife Trust is recommending its Pastures New practical conservation tasks in beautiful west Dorset as just what you need for a fresh start this year.