Volunteer's Week: Riverfly monitoring on the River Cerne
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…
Dorset Wildlife Trust Blogs
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A very happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough
As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, The Wildlife Trusts’ Chief Executive Craig Bennett reflects on his monumental impact on UK wildlife conservation
Saving Upton Heath: A Remarkable Community Achievement
Following an incredible show of community support, Chief Executive Brian Bleese shares how a piece of land at the heart of Upton Heath nature reserve was saved in just 21 days, and what this means…
Research insights from the enclosed Beaver Project
Five years on: the research, the science, the ecological change and how beavers have transformed their wetland home in west Dorset.
Pond patrol
Discover some of the special species living in a garden pond, with entomologist Ben Keywood.
Wild Woodbury update
Winter has been a productive season at Wild Woodbury, with signs of spring now beginning to emerge across the site. Alongside natural regeneration, hundreds of trees have been planted to expand…
Marching on with moths
Discover the insects on the wing in early spring.
Protecting Dorset's heathland wildlife
With decades of experience studying Dorset’s heathland, Dr Lesley Haskins explains why heather habitats are so vital — and why ground nesting birds need our protection more than ever.
Dormouse success in Dorset
Reserves Ecology Manager Steve Masters shares a behind-the-scenes look at an extraordinary year for dormice across our nature reserves. From record-breaking late-season numbers to bustling autumn…
Skydancing
Stare up in awe at displaying raptors with birdwatcher Jono Leadley