Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre
The Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve is open all year around. Visit Meadow Barn at the Conservation Centre to plan your day exploring the nature reserve using our guides and maps.
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Sponsoring a nature reserve is an opportunity for your organisation to demonstrate your commitment to nature’s recovery in Dorset. And with 42 reserves across Dorset, you can choose a site close to you and your staff, to encourage employee wellbeing and engagement in nature.
Lorton Meadows
A haven of peaceful green meadows, hedgerows and woodland, this nature reserve offers a chance to experience some fabulous wildlife right in the middle of town.
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Our vision for Lyscombe nature reserve
Since the acquisition of Lyscombe almost a year ago, Dorset Wildlife Trust has embarked on an ambitious journey to transform Lyscombe into an inspirational National Nature Reserve teeming with…
Species Survival Fund: Brooklands Farm nature reserve update
Project Assistant for the Species Survival Fund, Lydia Gill, gives an update on how this crucial funding has made it possible for important work to take place. In this blog she focuses on one of…
Thank you for enquiring about sponsoring a nature reserve
Thank you for enquiring about sponsoring a Dorset Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Bug Hunting at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore the fascinating world of beetles, centipedes, spiders and worms at our popular bug hunting session. Muddy knees guaranteed.
Bug Hunting at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore the fascinating world of beetles, centipedes, spiders and worms at our popular bug hunting session. Muddy knees guaranteed.
Pond Dipping at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore the underwater world of newts, water boatmen and diving beetles at one of our popular pond dipping sessions. Wet knees guaranteed.
Pond Dipping at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore the underwater world of newts, water boatmen and diving beetles at one of our popular pond dipping sessions. Wet knees guaranteed.
Roman Villa re-discovered on DWT nature reserve
An ancient roman villa has been re-discovered on a Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) nature reserve in west Dorset near Frampton. The results of the dig will be shown on the Digging for Britain series…