Fleet Explorer
Take a boat trip on the Fleet lagoon to find out about Chesil Beach, the little tern colony and all the wildlife that call it home.
Search
Search
Wildlife
Information on the UK's wildlife and habitats - from birds, bees and dragonflies to wildflowers and ancient trees.
Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy
The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…
Wildlife Advice
Find out what to do if you find injured wildlife, a marine stranding or discover a wildlife crime.
Shop for wildlife
Shop for wildlife with Dorset Wildlife Trust. Your purchase will help to fund vital conservation work across Dorset.
Water for wildlife
Like us, insects, birds, amphibians and mammals all need water to survive. So, whether you have a patio or balcony, an allotment, or garden, it is important to provide water to help wildlife…
Exploring nature on a secondment with Dorset Wildlife Trust
Last July, Jess Snellgrove took a secondment from working at John Lewis, and decided to spend her summer placement working with Dorset Wildlife Trust's Reserves Ecologist, Steve Masters.…
Water for Wildlife
We need your help to create more space for water and wildlife in Dorset
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Wildlife Matters Podcast
Tune in to Wildlife Matters, Dorset Wildlife Trust's podcast. Hear from our expert staff, trustees and special guests about our work to protect Dorset's wildlife and wild places.
Save Water for Wildlife
Will you pledge to save water to help wildlife? Join others across the county taking steps to reduce water use and restore freshwater habitats to help wildlife thrive.
Online Wildlife Talks
Watch recordings of online talks about Dorset's wildlife. We’ll add more talks to this page as they happen, so watch out for updates.