Crab apple
The crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…
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Oak apple gall wasp
Living up to its name, the oak apple gall wasp produces growths, or 'galls', on oak twigs that look like little apples. Inside the gall, the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues,…
World Soil Day
5 December 2024 is World Soil Day, a day to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocate for sustainable management of soil resources. In this blog Dorset Peat Partnership…
International Women's Day
This International Women's Day, Dorset Wildlife Trust wants to shine a light on some of the incredible women working to protect wildlife in Dorset.
World Peatlands Day
As we celebrate World Peatlands Day, Dorset Peat Partnership Project Manager Grace Hervé shares an update on the partnership’s work across Dorset.
Day 2: Anemones
Learn more about these fascinating and colourful underwater invertebrates!
Day 3: Seaweed
Take a stroll and learn how to identify the seaweed scattered across the shore
Day 5: Jellyfish
Learn how to spot and identify jellyfish that live here on the Dorset coastline!
Day 7: Fish
Deep dive into your final ID category and learn all about the fish that reside at Dorset's coast!
International Dawn Chorus Day
Enjoy the beautiful sound of birdsong from the Dorset Beaver Project site on International Dawn Chorus Day.
My spa day
For Lucy, the wind and salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean is more relaxing than any spa treatment and being surrounded by amazing wildlife, like Common Dolphins, Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise…
A wild day at Chesil Beach
Last month, Dorset Wildlife Trust was joined by Alice Wood, a young wildlife photography student and enthusiast, for a week’s work experience. Alice spent the week supporting various departments…