An annual event to encourage people to reconnect with nature will be kicking off on 1 June, and everyone is invited to get involved.

During the 30 Days Wild challenge, participants will make a daily effort to do something in nature, starting with the Big Wild Breakfast. Throughout the month, there will be more opportunities to take part in organised events, while on other days, activities can be as simple as wildlife-watching, eating outdoors, planting wildflower seeds and listening to birdsong.

Across the county, there are many opportunities to connect with nature from the beautiful Jurassic coast to chalk streams, forests, heaths and meadows. On Saturday 18 June, there will be a series of events at Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor centres including the opportunity to explore moths at the Kingcombe Visitor Centre or take part in the Brownsea Island early bird walk and breakfast.

In 2021, 760,000 people took part in 30 Days Wild which is for people of all ages and from all backgrounds. A survey of 2021 participants revealed that the pandemic positively affected their appreciation of the natural world, and that by connecting with nature, people were inspired to take action for the world around them.

Chief executive of Dorset Wildlife Trust, Brian Bleese, said: “30 Days Wild is a great opportunity to take a little time to do one ‘wild’ thing every day throughout June – whether it’s listening to birdsong, seeing a butterfly, walking on the beach, going to one of our 40 nature reserves and 4 visitor centres across the county or watching our barn owl webcam at Lorton Meadows from the comfort of your own home. The annual nature challenge not only connects you with nature but the research tells us that keeping it wild will actually make you happier and healthier too.”

Sign up for 30 Days Wild at: wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild