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Discover all the upcoming events hosted by Dorset Wildlife Trust at our visitor centres, reserves, and online. Please note that some events require advance booking and may have associated fees. Click on each event for detailed information.

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Welly Wednesday Walk

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm

Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,

Dorchester , Dorset

A group meeting monthly for a walk at Kingcombe Meadows followed by an optional visit to The Kitchen at Kingcombe.

Nature Journal Club

Saturday 29 November 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm

Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,

Dorchester , Dorset

Develop a deeper connection to the natural world by creatively recording your relationship with nature in our fun and social club.

Seasonal Wreath Making at Kingcombe Visitor Centre

Wednesday 3 December 2025 10:30am - 1:00pm

Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,

Dorchester , Dorset

Get into the festive spirit by creating a beautiful wreath for your home.

Winter trees and twigs

Friday 5 December 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm

Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,

Dorchester , Dorset

Join expert, Dominic Price, to learn how to identify trees around Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.

Chesil Winter Bird Walk

Friday 5 December 2025 10:00am - 11:30am

The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre,

Portland, Dorset

Join us for a guided bird walk to spot some of the winter birds found along Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon.

Opticron Optics Try and Buy Event

Saturday 6 December 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre,

Portland, Dorset

Try out a large range of binoculars and scopes whilst viewing the spectacular wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.

A December moth standing on a a yellow leaf. It's a fluffy moth with wavy cream lines across its charcoal wings

Beacon Hill Monthly Moth Trap

Thursday 11 December 2025 9:00am - 10:00am

Beacon Hill, Dorset

Join us to discover which marvellous moths have been tempted into the Beacon Hill moth trap, and discover which species are flying around Upton Heath this month.