Bird, bee, butterfly and bug life
More than 140 species of birds, bees, butterflies and bugs were recorded at the recent Knoll Gardens Foundation annual Garden Wildlife Survey.
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The hills are alive with the sound of poetry
Verse in the vicinity, the ancient Dorset landscape of the South Dorset Ridgeway is alive with poetry.
Thorncombe Wood is flying the flag as one of the UK’s very best green spaces as well as Avon Heath Country Park and Stour Meadows
Thorncombe Wood near Dorchester, Avon Heath Country Park in St Leonards and Milldown Stour Meadows in Blandford have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the best in the world.
Osprey cruise kicks off bird boat trips around Poole Harbour
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT), the National Trust and RSPB have teamed-up to showcase Poole Harbour, its islands and the spectacular wildlife that can be found there, with a series of bird boat trips from September 2017 – February 2018.
The Sea and me: public urged to protect Dorset’s amazing sea life
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is currently celebrating national Marine Week from 29 July – 13 August with a series of marine-themed events for all ages, to help spread the word that our seas need protection.
Marine Conservation Society aims to create biggest beach and river clean event
The UK’s leading marine charity, the Marine Conservation Society, joins forces with Waitrose supermarket to fight plastic beach pollution.
Do you want to grow your own in Christchurch?
Allotments are now available at Rutland Road in West Christchurch for residents with green fingers who want to grow their own.
Take part in Moors Valley Bioblitz with a range of experts
Moors Valley Country Park is gearing for this year’s Bioblitz event on Tuesday 27 July and has three new temporary members of the rangers team to work alongside members of the public.
Whale and Dolphin Watch at Durlston will remember former dolphin watcher
A man who was a dolphin watcher for 27 years will be remembered on 3 August when a full day of dolphin watching will take place at Durlston near Swanage.
Take a walk on the wild side at Knoll Gardens
Wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy a day finding out about garden creatures on Tuesday 8 August by taking a walk on the wild side at Knoll Gardens.