Young girl bird watching © David Tipling/2020VISION
Things to do
Nature is for everyone
Being outdoors and connected to nature is proven to make a positive difference to people's lives. From visiting one of our 40 nature reserves (all free to visit and open 7 days a week) to immerse yourself in nature or to spot local wildlife, watching our barn owl webcam or joining an event or course at our visitor centre to making your garden, balcony or local green space wildlife-friendly, there are plenty of things that you can do to enjoy wildlife.
Of course, one of the best things you can do to help Dorset's wildlife is to join us. Our 27,000 members get regular updates about our work and what's happening on our nature reserves throughout the year - find out more about membership.
Wildlife Events
Come along to any of our wildlife events, and learn more about the amazing wildlife around you.
Wildlife Photography Exhibition
An exhibition at Chesil showcasing a captivating selection of wildlife photos from Dorset Wildlife Trust’s 2026 photography competition…
Family Wreath Making at the Wild Chesil Centre
Ready to get creative? Grab your grown-up and have some festive fun making your very own Christmas wreath out of natural materials.
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Seasonal Wreath Making at the Wild Chesil Centre
Get into the festive spirit by creating a beautiful natural wreath for your home.
Sea Watch at Portland Bill
Help us look out for dolphins and other marine animals at Portland Bill in our monthly Sea Watch survey.
Opticron Optics Try and Buy Event
Try out a large range of binoculars and scopes whilst viewing the spectacular wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Introduction to Mosses and Lichens
Explore the hidden world of mosses and lichens with expert botanist Jim White and learn more about these amazing ancient plants.
Ways you can help wildlife
How to check your bonfire for hedgehogs
We can all take steps to protect hedgehogs on bonfire night. Follow our 4 steps to make sure you keep hedgehogs safe.
How to attract moths and bats to your garden
Plant flowers that release their scent in the evening to attract moths and, ultimately, bats looking for an insect-meal into your garden…
Change how you travel
Reduce your travel emissions
Recycle and reuse
Recycle, upcycle - and make do and mend! Production of household waste needs to decrease by 33% by 2037 to reach recommended emissions…
How to make a seed bomb
Plant wildflower with seed bombs!
How to have an eco-Christmas
Whether you celebrate a big family Christmas, or you just give out a few cards to your friends and neighbours to wish them a happy time…
