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.
Welly Wednesday Walk
A group meeting monthly for a walk at Kingcombe Meadows followed by an optional visit to The Kitchen at Kingcombe.
Nature Tots
A group for parents/guardians to bring children aged five and under to experience the wildlife of Kingcombe.
Beacon Hill Monthly Moth Trap
Join us to discover which marvellous moths have been tempted into the Beacon Hill moth trap, and discover which species are flying…
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.
Winter trees and twigs
Join expert, Dominic Price, to learn how to identify trees around Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.
Seasonal Wreath Making at Kingcombe Visitor Centre
Get into the festive spirit by creating a beautiful wreath for your home.
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 feed birds in your garden
Find out how to attract birds into your garden all year round.
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a…
Change what you eat
Eat more plant-based foods, reduce your food waste and buy local produce to shrink your environmental footprint.
How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is…
How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
