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A view from the Fleet explorer boat with the sun low over Chesil bank

Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer

Thursday 18 September 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fleet Explorer jetty, Weymouth, Dorset

Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.

Wild wetland bird walk

Saturday 20 September 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm

Brownsea Island,

Poole, Dorset

Experience the avian marvels of Brownsea Island with National Trust's guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger, explore one of England's top…

Welly Wednesday Walk

Wednesday 24 September 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 27 September 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.

Willow Sculpture- Owls

Saturday 4 October 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm

Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,

Dorchester , Dorset

Join willow sculptor, Jo Sadler, and learn a new skill and sculpt a willow sculpture to adorn your home.

Beacon Hill Monthly Moth Trap

Thursday 9 October 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.