Record your stag beetle sightings
One week in June is dedicated to celebrating the most diverse and ecologically important group of terrestrial invertebrates that are often overlooked – insects.
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The Gardens of Cranborne open weekend
The beautiful and varied Gardens of Cranborne will be open for visitors on the weekend of 18-19 June.
Where has the UK’s most elusive insect gone?
Buglife is working in collaboration with scientists from the University of Oxford, the University of Southampton, and the Species Recovery Trust to search for one of the UK’s most elusive insects at key locations managed by the Forestry Commission. This mysterious little critter hasn’t been sighted in the UK for well over 15 years and is highly endangered.
Scarce Chaser returns to Knoll Gardens
The vivid orange Scarce Chaser dragonfly, Libellula fulva (pictured) has been sighted in Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens.
Durlston dolphin watchers mark time
Did you know that a dedicated team of volunteers have been looking out for dolphins off Dorset County Council’s Durlston Country Park for 28 years?
DWT needs help to turn the tide
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has launched a new initiative to improve the protection of Dorset’s marine wildlife, following concerns that that in recent decades our seas have seen rapid and dramatic declines in marine habitats and wildlife.
30 Days Wild in Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and the Wildlife Trusts nationally are inviting everyone to take the challenge of doing something ‘wild’ every day for 30 days in June.
Bioblitz returns to Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve
Are you interested in finding out more about the wildlife at nature reserves in Christchurch, and helping to identify the species found there? If so then join the ‘Bioblitz’ taking place at Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve from 10am on Saturday 21 May to 10am on Sunday 22 May.
Kingston Lacy in bloom
The gardens of National Trust property, Kingston Lacy, are buzzing with activity at this time of year. The delicate pink and white Japanese blossom is in full bloom right now, attracting bees and visitors alike.
Marine charity urges public to go plastic-free in June
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK’s leading marine charity, is asking people to give up single-use plastic during June.