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.
Writing the Seasons: Winter
The last of four creative writing workshops for adults, drawing inspiration from the changing seasons at Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.
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…
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.
Photography Competition 2025
Calling all wildlife photographers - the Dorset Wildlife Trust Photography Competion is back! We're asking you to submit your most inspiring wildlife photos for a chance to win some amazing prizes.
My water filter
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…
Celebrating International Women's Day 2025
This International Women's Day, we're shining a light on some of the incredible women working to protect wildlife in Dorset.
Beaver Blog: Beavers and trees
In the latest beaver blog Rivers Conservation Officer, Steve Oliver, describes the relationship between beavers and trees.
Water avens
Look for Water avens in damp habitats, such as riversides, wet woodlands and wet meadows. It has nodding, purple-and-orange flowers that hang on delicate, purple stems.