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You can now visit some of Dorset’s top wildlife reserves without even leaving your sofa.

Dorset’s lead on environmental volunteering is being recognised, as the Government embraces the idea of ‘Big Society’.

With Dorset’s coast starring on Autumnwatch again this year, now is a great time to get down to the beach for some coastal autumn watching, according to Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve lies in the valley of the River Hooke near Maiden Newton and is nationally renowned for its wildlife interest.

Dorset residents are being encouraged to support calls for a fundamental change in the way our natural environment is managed. Dorset Wildlife Trust wants everyone to play their part in shaping Government plans for nature and putting wildlife back on the map.

The Shark-Sand Sculpture competition was a huge success. The sun was shining as over 100 people gathered on the beach to take part in the competition. British shark species started appearing all over the beach as the day progressed. 23 sharks were finished in total, all meticulously carved out of the sand by enthusiastic shark supporters.

Most of Dorset’s divers care about marine wildlife, according to a new survey. Of divers questioned in the survey by Dorset Wildlife Trust this summer, 97% said that marine life was an important part of the enjoyment of their diving.

This half term you can keep the whole family busy at Lorton Meadows, as Dorset Wildlife Trust is holding a host of events for autumn. There are activities to keep everyone entertained at the Weymouth nature reserve, from building a bird feeder to conservation tasks.

Our Pastures New team inWest Dorset has been working with a great bunch of volunteers for a while now - and what a team they are! 

A new volunteering group is launched for North Dorset, starting at Sovell Down.