Portland Quarries Nature Park
Discover Portland Quarries Nature Park with Dorset Wildlife Trust
Search
Search
Sea Watch at Portland Bill
Help us look out for dolphins and other marine animals at Portland Bill in our monthly Sea Watch survey.
Sea Watch at Portland Bill
Help us look out for dolphins and other marine animals at Portland Bill in our monthly Sea Watch survey.
Rare Leatherback turtle sighting near Portland
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has received a report of a rare leatherback turtle sighting near the Shambles Bank off Portland on Sunday 25th August by local residents Mike Lewis and Keith Moore. (…
Portland butterflies put forward for Tesco Bags of Help scheme
Saving butterflies on Portland has been put forward for the Tesco Bags of Help scheme and could be awarded up to £2,000 of funding - depending on the customer vote. Shops taking part in the…
National Marine Week: National Whale and Dolphin Watch at Portland Bill
Help us keep a look out for dolphins and other marine animals at Portland Bill as part of the 2026 National Whale and Dolphin Watch.
Grey heron
Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.
Centres Engagement Assistant (Seasonal)
Do you love connecting people with wildlife?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team based at the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge and…
Wild Chesil Centre Boardwalk
Our stunning boardwalk is situated at the Wild Chesil Centre, Portland. Providing the perfect setting in which to commemorate your special occasion, or to honour the life of a loved one.
Volunteers wanted at Kimmeridge Bay and The Chesil Beach Centre
It's New Year, why not volunteer? DWT is appealing for local people to help with its wildlife conservation work in the Isle of Purbeck area and Weymouth & Portland. New recruits are…
Volunteer recruitment at Dorset Wildlife Trust’s coastal centres.
Dorset Wildlife Trust is appealing for local people, aged 18 and over, to help with its wildlife conservation work in the Isle of Purbeck, Weymouth, and Portland areas. New recruits are needed to…
Precious Peatlands
Peatlands are one of our most important habitats, providing homes for rare wildlife and locking up carbon, helping us tackle climate change. But in the UK over 80% are damaged. Partly due to our use of peat as a compost and using it to grow products such as house plants and mushrooms. The Wildlife Trusts are campaigning to keep peat in bogs and not bags.