Long-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".
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Short-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
Take on a challenge along the stunning Jurassic Coast and make every step count in protecting Dorset's wildlife.
National Marine Week: Kimmeridge Seashore Challenge
Are you a crab or a starfish? Complete a series of seashore challenges at Kimmeridge to achieve your award.
Seasonal Species Challenge
Here are three species to look out for over the next few months. Report your sighting to help us build a better picture of Dorset's wildlife.
Events and challenges
Whether you love running, walking, cycling, or swimming, whatever you choose to do, do it for wildlife! Take part in exciting challenges and get sponsored to help us protect and restore Dorset's precious wildlife and wild places.
Sign up for the 30 Days Wild challenge to enjoy nature from home
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to announce the return of the UK’s biggest annual nature challenge, 30 Days Wild, which asks the public to do one ‘wild’ activity each day for the 30 days…
Stranded seahorses found washed up on Dorset beaches
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has been made aware of an unusual amount of stranded seahorses being washed up on Dorset beaches within a couple of weeks of one another, thanks to members of the…
Get active for nature: walk, run, cycle, wheel or swim for wildlife!
The Wildlife Trusts proudly announce new ambassador, Rhiane Fatinikun, founder of Black Girls Hike, who will champion the Big Wild Walk this October.
Velvet swimming crab
Look out for the bright red eyes of this speedy crab in rockpools - but be careful, they're notoriously feisty and will give a painful nip!
Big Wild Walk
The Wildlife Trusts' annual fundraising challenge!
Thank you for sharing your sighting of our seasonal species
Thank you for completing the Seasonal Species Challenge form.