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.
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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.
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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Bird Watching for Beginners at Lorton Meadows
Spring is a great time to go birdwatching. Join us on week one of this Birdwatching for Beginners Course at Lorton Meadows where we will be looking at woodland and garden birds.
Events and challenges
Whether you love running, walking, cycling, or swimming, whatever you choose to do, do it for wildlife! Take part in exciting challenges and get sponsored to help us protect and restore Dorset's precious wildlife and wild places.
Mini Meadows
Would you like a lawn full of flowers and insect life? The Mini Meadows download will help you to do just that.
Bugdens Meadows
Species-rich meadows at the heart of Verwood in the east of the county.
Kingcombe Meadows
Gateway to the Kingcombe National Nature Reserve (KNNR), Kingcombe Meadows offers the opportunity to step back in time on a traditional working farm complete with flower rich grassland, ancient…
Water for Wildlife: Pond creation and river restoration at Kingcombe Meadows
At Kingcombe National Nature Reserve, Dorset Wildlife Trust is restoring the River Hooke and creating new ponds to bring life back to this precious chalk stream landscape. From re-meandering the…
Coronation Meadow at Kingcombe
As we prepare to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, it seems appropriate to reflect on the King's own initiative in 2013 to restore wildflower meadows in honour of the 60th…
Event submission form
Page for visitor centres, conservation teams and project staff to enter their events for Dorset Wildlife Trust. Please note that due to adverse weather, some events will need to be cancelled. If possible please include in the booking information on your event how they will be informed regarding any event cancellations closer to the time of the event.
Corfe Mullen Meadows
A traditional hay meadow with an abundance of wildflower species.