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.
Opticron Optical Events Day
Try out a large range of binoculars and scopes whilst viewing the spectacular wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Identifying Birds by Sight and Sound
Whether you're new to birding or have some previous experience, join Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Officer, Hamish Murray on…
Spoon Carving
Join nationally renowned greenwood worker, Adam Hawker, to learn how to carve a wooden spoon, an organic alternative to metal cutlery.…
Mushroom Foray with John Wright
Learn about the amazing array of fungi amongst the ancient pastures of Kingcombe Meadows.
Opticron Optical Events Day
Try out a large range of binoculars and scopes whilst viewing the spectacular wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Mosses and Lichens Identification
Learn about the mosses and lichens which cover Kingcombe Meadows, just in time for World Moss Day.
Ways you can help wildlife
How to build a bug mansion
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put…
Recycle and reuse
Recycle, upcycle - and make do and mend! Production of household waste needs to decrease by 33% by 2037 to reach emissions targets. So…
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounts for around 17% of total emissions. Reducing your household energy use by making efficiency savings,…
Change how you travel
Reduce your travel emissions