First residential course for Wild Paths trainees at Kingcombe
This year's cohort of Wild Paths trainees got together at the Kingcombe Centre for a three-day residential training course.
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Conservation trainee x 2
Dorset Wildlife Trust are happy to announce the opportunity of 2 Dorset based traineeships.
These are 10-month traineeships, undertaking a programme of practical conservation across our…
Living and working on Brownsea Island
Wild Brownsea Project Officer, Nicki Tutton describes what life is like living and working on Brownsea Island during an outbreak of avian flu, and how truly resilient nature can be.
My Wild Kitchen
In 2021, Emily and her partner took on an allotment. It is an amazing space that has allowed Emily to be more sustainable whilst reaping the well-being benefits of nature. Their next plan is to…
DWT Patron, Professor James Lovelock, turns 100
Professor James Lovelock, is a life member and patron of Dorset Wildlife Trust. Amongst many things, Professor Lovelock is the inventor of the first device to detect CFC’s in the atmosphere,…
Common pond skater
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the…
Greater pond sedge
A tussocky sedge, Greater pond sedge has stout, upright flower spikes, strap-like leaves and triangular stems. It prefers lowland wetland habitats on heavy soils.
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
The Kitchen at Kingcombe: Our first six months
Blanche Alexander, founder of the Kitchen at Kingcombe, reflects on the first six months operating at Kingcombe Meadows.
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.
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.
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.