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SUPPORT DORSET'S WILDLIFE

Help protect Dorset's wildlife ()

Discover Dorset's nature reserves ()

Be part of a strong wildlife community ()

Protecting wildlife where you live

Help make the 2020s a decade of transformation for nature by joining over 27,000 other members fighting to make Dorset wilder.

Your membership will not only help to conserve the wildlife at 40 nature reserves but also support important educational and conservation work with communities, farmers, landowners, businesses and local authorities.

You'll receive a membership magazine three times a year full of wildlife and conservation news, articles and things to do, plus a comprehensive guide to our nature reserves. And, if you opt for a family membership, you'll also receive Wildlife Watch, our wildlife magazine for children, four times a year.

Gifting someone with a membership?

Please place your order before 11am on Tuesday 17 December 2024 to ensure your items are posted before Christmas. We’ll resume processing orders week commencing Monday 6 January 2025.

The Dorset Wildlife Trust office will be closed from 3pm on Friday 20 December until 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. We will not be able to respond to any emails or phone calls during this period of Christmas closure.

Wishing you a very happy Christmas, from the team at Dorset Wildlife Trust.

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Individual

Membership for you or as a gift for an individual.

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Membership for 2 adults living at the same address.

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Membership for up to 2 adults and 4 children at the same address.

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How you'll be helping

Your support will help to make more space for nature on nature reserves, farms, parks, gardens and even road verges - we're aiming for 30% of Dorset's land and sea to be managed for the benefit of nature by 2030.

By visibly taking action, you'll also inspire and empower other people in Dorset to take action for nature - we need 25% of the population to take action in order for Dorset's nature to recover.

What you'll receive

Your exclusive membership magazine, Dorset Wildlife, 3 times a year by post or online, that includes information about events, including guided walks, talks and much more.

A comprehensive guide to all 40 of our nature reserves. These safe havens for local wildlife are free for you to visit all year round.

Family members also receive our Wildlife Watch magazine for children four times a year, a Wildlife Watcher's Handbook, a membership card, badge, poster and stickers and access to fun family wildlife events.

As a member of Dorset Wildlife Trust, you'll be part of a growing conservation network of 46 Wildlife Trusts and over 800,000 members across the UK.

If you would like to become a life member, renew your membership, update your contact details, or have a question, contact our membership team on 01305 217965 Monday-Friday, 9-5pm, email or contact us using the forms below.

Membership renewal

If you'd like to renew your membership, it's now quick and easy to do online.

Renew your membership here

Update your details

If you've changed your address or want to change the way we contact you, it's easy to let us know.

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We promise to spend your membership wisely

75p of every £1 goes towards our work to save local wildlife

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WHO WE ARE

Your support makes a world of difference to Dorset's wildlife

The vital work we do for wildlife depends on the support of people like you, who care about the future of local wildlife and wild places. Thank you!

_{Minimum rates apply: Individual membership (1 person) is from £4 per month (or from £48 per annum); Joint membership (2 people) is from £4.50 per month (or from £54 per annum) and Family membership (2 people plus) is from £5 per month (or from £60 per annum).}