Ocean Cruises return for 2019 - FULLY BOOKED
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to announce the return of the Ocean Cruises events for 2019, inviting members of the public on a boat trip around Poole Harbour to learn about Dorset’s…
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Ocean quahog
This large burrowing bivalve is found on sandy seabeds around much of the UK. It is the longest-lived animal known to man, with one individual found to be 507 years old!
Dorset Wildlife Trust cruise ship anchoring report reveals seabed damage
A report carried out by Dorset Wildlife Trust earlier this year has revealed the impact of large cruise ships mooring for long periods off the coast of Dorset due to Covid-19.
Climate and nature - cracking two crises at once
As the COP26 Climate Change Conference gets underway, Imogen Davenport, Director of Nature-based solutions reflects on the effects of climate change on wildlife that we are seeing here in Dorset…
Election Focus: The Climate and Ecological Crises
This is an election year, locally and nationally, which gives us all an opportunity to make our elected representatives aware of our concerns and priorities.
Courses and workshops
Take your pick from our fantastic range of courses for adults and teens including nature journaling, wildlife-themed crafts, botanical and wildlife identification and practical conservation skills. Come and learn a new skill in a relaxed and fun atmosphere with friendly and knowledgeable tutors.
Natural solutions to the climate crisis
Will Parsons, The Wildlife Trusts’ public affairs officer, reveals the role natural habitats play in tackling the climate crisis.
New poll finds most people think main parties falter on nature and climate crises in the run up to the General Election
A new poll undertaken by The Wildlife Trusts reveals how badly people think all main parties are faring on tackling the nature and climate crises.
Scale of nature and climate crises undermined by low ambition farm payments
Today the Government has announced new payments for farmers which raise serious questions as to whether we’ll see any better environmental outcomes now than the era of the much-derided Common…
The Kingcombe Centre launches brochure with new courses & workshops for 2020
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT’s) Kingcombe Centre, in west Dorset, has just released its new programme of courses and workshops for 2020. The courses and workshops include favourites such as the…
COP26: How we can tackle the climate and nature crises here in Dorset
COP26 is fast approaching, and it’s just as relevant here in Dorset as in Glasgow, where the much-anticipated climate conference is taking place. With volatile weather including flooding and…
By-the-wind-sailor
These mysterious and beautiful creatures rely on warm ocean currents to ‘sail’ them around the world... not a bad life?