Ballard School pupils raise more than £1,000 for Marwell Zoo
The lockdown fundraiser topped ten times its target prompting the head of Lower Prep to fulfil his promise.
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Visitors putting pressure on ground-nesting birds
Rare birds in Dorset are being threatened by the huge increase in people visiting local open spaces during lockdown.
New nature park proposed at Throop in Bournemouth
The 12-hectare nature park would not only offer increased leisure facilities it would boost the wildlife population.
Launch of Picnic in the Parks in Dorset
There are plenty of online ideas helping people in the county to take advantage of the parks, either virtually or in person.
EXCLUSIVE: Top Down Kayak Challenge from John O’Groats to Lands End
Charity, Nature & Wildlife, Personalities, Purbeck | Posted on February 10th, 2021 | return to news EXCLUSIVE: Top Down Kayak Challenge from John O’Groats to Lands EndIn what is thought will be a world first, kayaker Roy Beal is going to paddle from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise funds for charity. Roy will…
Welcome return of beavers in Dorset after 400-year absence
A landmark project led by Dorset Wildlife Trust has welcomed beavers back to Dorset for the first time in over 400 years.
Join the New Forest Awakening Festival
This virtual event in February will enable you to go behind the scenes to learn about nature and climate emergencies.
What will you see in Dorset during the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch?
The RSPB is inviting residents in Dorset to take part in its 42nd annual Big Garden Birdwatch from 29 – 31 January.
New nature reserve proposed for Swanage
You have until 14 February to put forward your views on a project to establish a nature reserve on the Downs.
Farmland bird count 5-14 February
Run by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, participants just need to spend 30 minutes counting the birds they see on a spot of their own land.