Beacon Hill Monthly Moth Trap
9:00am - 10:00am
Join us to discover which marvelous moths have been tempted into the Beacon Hill moth trap, and discover which species are flying around Upton Heath this month.
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Nature Tots at Kingcombe
10:30am - 11:30am
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Dorchester , Dorset
Nature Tots is a nature inspired group for children under five at Kingcombe, with nature play, crafts, stories and mud. Bring your grown-up!
Rockpool Ramble at Kimmeridge
2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre ,
Kimmeridge, Dorset
Join us for a rockpool ramble in Kimmeridge Bay to discover wildlife on the seashore.
Wildlife Walks at Kingcombe Meadows
10:30am - 12:00pm
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Dorchester , Dorset
Step into nature in 2026 and experience the wildlife, habitats, and seasonal changes of Kingcombe Meadows National Nature Reserve on our monthly guided walks.
Purbeck Guitar Festival
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11.00am - 10.00pm Saturday, 11.00am - 8.00pm Sunday
A weekend of brilliant guitar in a beautiful walled garden in support of Dorset Wildlife Trust. Organised by Love It Local Events.
Seashore Scavenger Hunt at Chesil
10:30am - 12:00pm
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre,
Portland, Dorset
Join us for a guided walk along Chesil to search for wildlife treasure that has washed up on the beach.
Family Moth trap and Walk at Lorton Meadows
10:00am - 12:00pm
Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre ,
Weymouth, Dorset
Discover the wonderful hidden world of moths! Help us open up our overnight moth trap, and enjoy crafts and a guided walk of Lorton Meadows.
Stream Dipping at Kingcombe Meadows
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Dorchester , Dorset
Explore Kingcombe Meadows and the minibeasts living in the River Hooke.
Seaweed Pressing at Kimmeridge
2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre ,
Kimmeridge, Dorset
Come along to the Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre to learn the Victorian art of seaweed pressing.
Animal Tracks and Traces at Kingcombe Meadows
10:30am - 12:00pm
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Dorchester , Dorset
Go on a mini adventure this May half term to see what animal tracks have been left at Kingcombe Meadows and create artwork inspired by what we find.