Dorset Wildlife Trust Blogs

October has arrived and while we feel the chill of Autumn and the inky night skies drawing in, leaves are ready to burst into warm, vibrant hues of red and gold. This final instalment of…

Now October has arrived, the island is looking ever more autumnal. Fungi is starting to appear on rotten logs and dead trees all over the reserve; the squirrels are busy caching food for the…

Rainforest, birds and insect loss brings it home to us what is going on around us. Please don’t despair. This is repairable and we can all do something.

DWT’s President, Dr George McGavin, is an entomologist, author, academic & television presenter who is passionate about insects. In this article (which can also be found in the DWT summer…

Early Autumn has arrived with crisp, sunny mornings, cooler temperatures and no doubt a blustery, rainy day or two. In the garden this month, the focus is on making the most of remaining…

August is underway and as the days shorten a little more, we make our way through the final weeks of Summer. This month, there are steps you can take that will help to ensure your garden continues…

Marc Kativu-Smith tell us what all the buzz is about at the Chesil Beach Centre this summer...

Wild Seas Centre Officer, Julie Hatcher tells us about the hardy wildflowers of Kimmeridge - and why they survive in a harsh environment.

Steve tells us what's going on at Kingcombe, how the wildlife garden is coming along and what's coming up at the Kingcombe centre for the rest of the summer holidays!

With the weather getting warmer and gardens becoming drier, Wessex Water is encouraging you to try and use less water in your garden. The unpredictable climate patterns we experience in the UK can…