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Autumn means the lagoon is alive with wading birds, some feeding and others just resting while they wait for the tide to drop in Poole Harbour. Because of our wind-powered pump, we are able to regulate the water level so there is always somewhere for weary waders to take a break.

Sea Buckthorn ­ Hippophae rhamnoides

COFFEE MORNINGS 2010- Our thanks go to members who have invited us to their homes for coffee mornings. In addition we would like to thank members who are assisting at their local village hall and elsewhere.

New government plans for the environment ­ your contribution could make all the difference.
The government will produce a White Paper on the Natural Environment in spring 2011. They have invited the public to “shape the nature of England” and want to hear your views by 30th October 2010.

Volunteers and conservationists found a surprising amount of dangerous marine litter at the annual Beachwatch beach clean in Worbarrow Bay.

There could be new life for a disused mill stream in Dorchester, with the help of conservation and community groups.

There have been some great sightings over the summer. Check them out here...

Dorset’s vulnerable wildlife is facing serious threats from lack of funding, according to Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Lorton Meadows is one of Dorset Wildlife Trust’s ‘Jewels in the Crown’ nature reserves for many good reasons.

Beautiful sunshine and a good low tide made Sunday 12th September the perfect day for the marine volunteers’ survey and training day at Osmington Mills.