Stream Dipping at Kingcombe
10:30am - 12:00pm
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Dorchester , Dorset
Explore Kingcombe Meadows and the minibeasts living in the River Hooke.
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Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Dorchester , Dorset
Easter Eggcase Hunt at Kimmeridge
2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre ,
Kimmeridge, Dorset
What does a mermaid keep in her purse? Find out as we hunt for empty eggcases on the seashore at Kimmeridge.
Kimmeridge Seashore Challenge
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12:00pm - 4:00pm
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre ,
Kimmeridge, Dorset
Are you a crab or a starfish? Complete a series of seashore challenges at Kimmeridge to achieve your award.
Bird Watching for Beginners at Lorton Meadows
6:30am - 8:30am
Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre ,
Weymouth, Dorset
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.
Chesil Easter Eggcase Hunt
11:30am - 1:00pm
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre,
Portland, Dorset
What does a mermaid keep in her purse? Find out as we hunt for empty eggcases along Chesil Beach.
Pond Dipping at Lorton Meadows
10:00am - 11:30am
Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre ,
Weymouth, Dorset
Come and explore the underwater world of newts, water boatmen and diving beetles at one of our popular pond dipping sessions. Wet knees guaranteed.
Willow Sculpture with Jo Sadler - Bees and Dragonflies
10:00am - 4:00pm
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Dorchester , Dorset
Join willow sculptor Jo Sadler and learn an adaptable new skill and create a willow sculpture to adorn your home this spring.
Wildlife Walks at Kingcombe Meadows
10:30am - 12:00pm
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Dorchester , Dorset
Step into nature in 2026 and experience the wildlife, habitats, and seasonal changes of Kingcombe Meadows National Nature Reserve on our monthly guided walks.
Geology Walk at Kingcombe Meadows with Andy Littler
10:30am - 12:00pm
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Dorchester , Dorset
Join geologist Andy Littler for an enjoyable, relaxed and informative geology experience starting at Kingcombe Visitor Centre.
Sea Watch at Portland Bill
9:00am - 11:00am
Help us look out for dolphins and other marine animals at Portland Bill in our monthly Sea Watch survey.