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.
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.
Spatula Carving with Adam Hawker
Join nationally renowned greenwood worker, Adam Hawker, to learn how to carve a wooden spatula, an organic alternative to metal utensils…
Ways you can help wildlife
Help wildlife in the hot weather
Lend a helping hand to wildlife in hot weather. Keep your watering stations topped up with water, and let some of your garden grow wild…
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…
Watch what you wash away
Some cosmetics, soaps, washing-up liquids and cleaning products can be harmful to wildlife with long-lasting effects.
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
How to feed birds in your garden
Attract birds all year round by creating a wildlife-friendly garden
How to attract bumblebees to your garden
The best plants for bumblebees! Bees are important pollinating insects, but they are under threat. You can help them by planting…