Young girl bird watching © David Tipling/2020VISION
Things to do
Nature is for everyone
Being outdoors and connected to nature is proven to make a positive difference to people's lives. From visiting one of our 40 nature reserves (all free to visit and open 7 days a week) to immerse yourself in nature or to spot local wildlife, watching our barn owl webcam or joining an event or course at our visitor centre to making your garden, balcony or local green space wildlife-friendly, there are plenty of things that you can do to enjoy wildlife.
Of course, one of the best things you can do to help Dorset's wildlife is to join us. Our 27,000 members get regular updates about our work and what's happening on our nature reserves throughout the year - find out more about membership.
Wildlife Events
Come along to any of our wildlife events, and learn more about the amazing wildlife around you.
Welly Wednesday Walk
A group meeting monthly for a walk at Kingcombe Meadows followed by an optional visit to The Kitchen at Kingcombe.
Nature Tots
A group for parents/guardians to bring children aged five and under to experience the wildlife of Kingcombe.
Beacon Hill Monthly Moth Trap
Join us to discover which marvellous moths have been tempted into the Beacon Hill moth trap, and discover which species are flying…
Opticron Optics Try and Buy Event
Try out a large range of binoculars and scopes whilst viewing the spectacular wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Winter trees and twigs
Join expert, Dominic Price, to learn how to identify trees around Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.
Seasonal Wreath Making at Kingcombe Visitor Centre
Get into the festive spirit by creating a beautiful wreath for your home.
Ways you can help wildlife
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
Help wildlife in the hot weather
Help wildlife in hot weather and lend a helping hand. Keep your watering stations topped up with water, and let some of your garden grow…
How to install a water butt
Water butts lower the risks of local flooding and will reduce water bills by conserving the water you already have. They're great…
How to provide water for wildlife
All animals need water to survive. By providing a water source in your garden, you can invite in a whole menagerie!
How to conserve water
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
How to check your bonfire for hedgehogs
We can all take steps to protect hedgehogs on bonfire night. Follow our 4 steps to make sure you keep hedgehogs safe.
