International Bog Day
From storing carbon to supporting rare wildlife, Dorset’s peatlands play a vital role in tackling climate change and creating space for nature to thrive. Discover how the Dorset Peat Partnership…
Dorset Wildlife Trust Blogs
Will you Help Nature take the Lead?
Dorset's wildlife faces multiple threats. But we've seen that nature can recover.
Now, we need your help to bring what we've learned at Wild Woodbury and Lyscombe to more places across Dorset. Your donation today can help create, restore and connect habitats across the county, giving wildlife the space it needs to recover and thrive.
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Ocean odysseys
Take a glimpse into the journeys of three incredible ocean wanderers.
What to expect at a People's Emergency Briefing screening
Dorset Local Nature Partnership Manager Maria Clarke gives her view on a recent showing of the People’s Emergency Briefing, a 50-minute film presenting scientific evidence behind the climate and…
Citizen science - have fun and get your geek on!
From spotting neighbourhood swifts to monitoring river health, there are so many ways you can get involved in helping scientists better understand and conserve our precious wildlife. Read Dorset…
Pretty fly
From beegrabbers to comb-horns, discover five weird and wonderful flies.
A month in the life of a cow
Have you ever wondered what a month in the life of one of our grazing cows looks like? Well look no further!
Caught in the net: ending bycatch in UK seas
Every year in UK waters, thousands of marine animals are accidentally caught and killed in fishing gear. Ruth Williams, Head of Marine Conservation, explores the crisis beneath our waves.
Volunteers' Week: Brownsea Island
Monday 1 June - Sunday 7 June 2026 is Volunteers' Week, a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector, and…
Volunteers' Week: Wilder Landscapes Project
Monday 1 June - Sunday 7 June 2026 is Volunteers' Week, a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector, and…
World Peatlands Day
As we celebrate World Peatlands Day, Dorset Peat Partnership Project Manager Grace Hervé shares an update on the partnership’s work across Dorset.