Marc Kativu-Smith
Visit Brownsea Island
Come and explore the island and visit The Lookout, our stunning new wildlife observatory
We protect Dorset's wildlife and wild places
Together with our 27,000 members, our volunteers and supporters, we are Dorset's largest nature conservation charity. We work to champion wildlife and natural places on our 40 nature reserves and through our work with others.
Luke Massey/2020VISION
Celebration and commemoration giving
Choose from a leaf or bird on our beautiful Memory Tree on Brownsea Island, or a plaque on our stunning boardwalk at the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre.
Our strategy for a Wilder Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust's strategy, ‘A Wilder Dorset by 2030’, explores the challenges facing Dorset’s wildlife and ecology and sets out what it aims to do to make more space for wildlife to adapt and recover and to enable all people in Dorset to find space and time for nature in their lives.
James Hand, Dorset Wildlife Trust 2023 photography competition / Robin
Dorset Wildlife Trust e-cards
Send your friends and loved ones a digital card - you'll be helping the environment, saving the cost of postage and supporting us!
Rob Jordan/2020VISION
Learn a new skill in 2025
From spoon carving to mushroom forays, there's something for everyone to get involved in.
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Hamish Murray / Orange tip
Have you seen an orange-tip?
Find out more about our Species of the Month and let us know if you've seen any.
Woodland (veteran trees) in Dorset © Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION
Protect the wildlife you love in Dorset
Leave Dorset's wildlife a gift in your Will.
News
Wildfire on Upton Heath highlights extreme fire risk to Dorset’s heathlands and wildlife
A major wildfire broke out on Upton Heath last week, underlining the extreme fire risk currently threatening Dorset’s heathlands due to…
Beavers are coming home!
The Wildlife Trusts congratulate the UK Government’s decision to open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild and…
The Lookout opens on Brownsea Island offering stunning views of the Lagoon
The Fine Foundation Lookout, our new state-of-the-art wildlife observatory with spectacular views across the Lagoon opens for visitors…
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