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People taking part in a coastal foraging walk on the shore at Lyme Regis, UK, Feb 2011. During the walk, run by Dorset-based Fraser Christian, participants are taught about the edible plants, seaweed and shellfish that can be collected from the shore. Model released. - Toby Roxburgh/2020VISION
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Wildlife Events
Come along to any of our wildlife events, and learn more about the amazing wildlife around you.
Opticron Optics Day at Chesil
Try out a large range of binoculars and scopes whilst viewing the spectacular wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
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Opticron Optics Day at Chesil
Try out a large range of binoculars and scopes whilst viewing the spectacular wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Brownsea early bird walk and breakfast
The Dorset Wildlife Trust and the National Trust have partnered together to offer you an opportunity to enjoy the island and its…
West Fleet Walk with a warden
Join the Chesil & Fleet nature reserve warden for a guided walk along the Fleet Lagoon shore to discover the wildlife and history of…
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
An evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to find out about the fascinating wildlife of Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon.
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Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
An evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to find out about the fascinating wildlife of Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon.
Ways you can help wildlife
Chemical-free organic gardening
Go chemical-free in your garden to help wildlife! Here's how to prevent slugs and insects from eating your plants with wildlife-…
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…
Grow wildlife-friendly herbs
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a…
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your…
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
