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There is a feast for the senses this August at Verwood’s sensory garden. All are invited to enjoy this unique garden at the Green Fair on Saturday 14th August.

A team from Dorset Wildlife Trust has conquered Britain’s Three Peaks to raise money for Dorset’s watery wildlife.

There is cause for celebration at a west Dorset nature reserve, with news of the first ringed plovers to breed in the area.

Growing over 1m high the pink flower spikes of Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) can easily be observed without the need to crouch down and search for flowers.

Dorset’s most wildlife-friendly gardens will be celebrated at a grand Award Ceremony at Castle Gardens Centre, Sherborne, on Thursday 15th July.

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. 

Last week as many of you will have seen on BBC2, Simon King and the Springwatch team came to Kimmeridge Bay.

Good weather in May and June has resulted in several very busy weekends at Studland. Photographs show boats tied up to the marker buoys.

There is an exciting opportunity for young people to display their artistic talent this summer.

There is a chance to enjoy the midsummer wildlife of Lorton Meadows nature reserve this month.