Have you ever wondered what a month in the life of one of our grazing cows looks like? Well look no further!

Following an incredible show of community support, Chief Executive Brian Bleese shares how a piece of land at the heart of Upton Heath nature reserve was saved in just 21 days, and what this means…

Reserves Ecology Manager Steve Masters shares a behind-the-scenes look at an extraordinary year for dormice across our nature reserves. From record-breaking late-season numbers to bustling autumn…

Butterflies are one of our most beloved insects, bringing joy to gardens and green spaces with their whimsical beauty. In our latest blog, Lyscombe Ranger Ben Atkinson talks about some of the…

Of all the wildflowers, it is orchids that seem to cause the most excitement. The combination of their unusual and beautiful flowers, along with their scarcity, means that when you spot one, it…

In March 2024 Dorset Wildlife Trust and Natural England purchased Lyscombe Farm – a 335 hectare landholding of upland chalk grassland, scrub, ancient woodland and meadow in the Dorset National…

As spring arrives, Dorset’s heathlands, including Upton Heath, become vital nesting grounds for some of our rarest birds, such as nightjars. Dr Lesley Haskins explains why following the Heathland…

UK Fungus Day is an annual celebration of our fungal world. There are around 15,000 species of fungi found in the UK. In this blog, Conservation Officer, Mariko Whyte, talks about some of the…

The first Sunday of May is known as International Dawn Chorus Day, the worldwide celebration of nature's greatest symphony. All across the world people rise early to revel in the sweet sound…

We talk to nature and dog-lovers from Dogs Trust and Natural England to find out how they enjoy wild spaces with the needs of their four-legged friends.