We protect Dorset's wildlife and wild places
Together with our 28,000 members, our volunteers and supporters, we are Dorset's largest nature conservation charity. We work to champion wildlife and natural places on our 42 nature reserves and through our work with others.
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Six new Marine Conservation Zones designated in Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to learn that all 41 of the proposed Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ’s) in England, have been…
DWT warns against marine wildlife disturbance
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has received reports of dolphin sightings off the Dorset coast in recent weeks and wants to raise awareness…
Wildlife Friendly Gardening Competition returns for 10th anniversary in Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is celebrating the 10th Anniversary year of the Wildlife Friendly Gardening Competition with its sponsors,…
Help to secure Brownsea Island's future
Bird Watching at Lytchett Bay
Look for wading birds and wildfowl with local experts at DWT’s Lytchett Bay Nature Reserve, part of The Lytchett Bay Nature Partnership…
Holes Bay Nature Park Walk
Join Nicky Hoar for a walk along the shoreline to see winter birds at Holes Bay.
Osprey translocation in Poole Harbour
An illustrated talk by Paul Morton of Birds of Poole Harbour
More wildlife to look out for this summer
Latest blog posts
The Gardens Group: pollinator plants in summer
If you've signed up to Get Dorset Buzzing, you may have noticed that The Gardens Group is offering 10% off pollinator-friendly…
Bloom in June: what to do in your garden
Find out what to do, what to see and what to plant this June to get your garden buzzing with wildlife!
Volunteering Week - Why I volunteer by Mitch Perkins
To celebrate National Volunteering Week, we're hearing from some of our volunteers to find out why they're so inspired to work…
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