Huge turnout for Verwood and District Horticultural Society
There were more than 350 entries from 76 entrants for the society’s 77th annual Spring Show held on 16 March.
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Giant otter gives birth to quadruplets at New Forest Wildlife Park
The birth of four endangered giant otter cubs was recently celebrated by the New Forest Wildlife Park in Hampshire. Sadly, two have since died.
Land at Lyscombe Farm acquired for nature
Dorset Wildlife Trust and Natural England have purchased 335 hectares of chalk downland and farmland at Lyscombe, 10 miles from Dorchester.
Volunteer to work in the Dorset countryside
As it celebrates 50 years of volunteer work in the county, Dorset Countryside Volunteers is hoping to attract more people to continue its work.
Century-old council-run plant nursery closes due to funding gap
King’s Park Nursery, in King’s Park Drive, which has been operation since 1924 will not be opening this spring.
Free school visits to RSPB Dorset nature reserves
Funded by the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, there are 100 free school visits being offered to RSPB Dorset nature reserves this year.
People experiencing homelessness cook Christmas meal
Homeless people in Bournemouth have cooked a meal for Bee Mission which saves bees and supports people living on the streets.
Rare sand lizards released to populate Winfrith Heath
In an attempt to restore the population of a rare species on Winfrith Heath, 23 juvenile sand lizards, bred in captivity, have been released.
Hazel dormice have declined by 70% since 2000, new report finds
Habitat loss and degradation, alongside climate change, are suggested to be the main reasons for the decline according to ‘State of Britain’s Dormice 2023’ report.
‘Eddie Lizard’ settles into Bournemouth Oceanarium
A green iguana cruelly abandoned in freezing temperatures has been rehomed at the Bournemouth aquarium after being rescued by Brighton RSPCA.