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.
Chesil Winter Birds and a Brew
Join us for a guided bird walk around Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon and enjoy a hot drink and a slice of cake from the Pebble Pig Cafe…
Nature Tots
A group for parents/guardians to bring children aged five and under to experience the wildlife of Kingcombe.
Welly Wednesday Walk
A group meeting monthly for a walk at Kingcombe Meadows followed by an optional visit to The Kitchen at 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…
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.
Ways you can help wildlife
How to make a bee hotel
Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch…
How to build a bat box
Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
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.
How to make a seed bomb
Plant wildflower with seed bombs!
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
