Winter colours
Winter brings long nights and dark days, but nature’s palette is as bright as ever.
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Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Events and challenges
Whether you love running, walking, cycling, or swimming, whatever you choose to do, do it for wildlife! Take part in exciting challenges and get sponsored to help us protect and restore Dorset's precious wildlife and wild places.
Chesil Winter Bird Walk
Join us for a guided bird walk to spot some of the winter birds found along Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon.
Writing the Seasons: Winter
Join us for a creative writing workshops for adults, drawing inspiration from the changing seasons at Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.
Save Water for Wildlife 2025
Will you pledge to save water to help wildlife?
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…
Who's moving into your garden this winter?
October has arrived and while we feel the chill of Autumn and the inky night skies drawing in, leaves are ready to burst into warm, vibrant hues of red and gold. This final instalment of…
Chesil Winter Birds and a Brew
Join us for a guided bird walk around Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon and enjoy a hot drink and a slice of cake from the Pebble Pig Cafe afterwards.
Chesil Winter Birds and a Brew
Join us for a guided bird walk around Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon and enjoy a hot drink and a slice of cake from the Pebble Pig Cafe afterwards.
Event submission form
Page for visitor centres, conservation teams and project staff to enter their events for Dorset Wildlife Trust. Please note that due to adverse weather, some events will need to be cancelled. If possible please include in the booking information on your event how they will be informed regarding any event cancellations closer to the time of the event.
Winter Wonders Walk with Marshmallows and Hot Chocolate – February Half Term
Join us at Kingcombe Meadows for a short winter walk. We'll light a Firewok, toast marshmallows and enjoy a child's hot choc included with their ticket.