Help local wildlife by becoming a member of Dorset's largest conservation charity 

Dorset Wildlife Trust nature reserves are great places to see wildlife, often in the most picturesque parts of Dorset.

There are 40 for you to enjoy across the county.     > Click to explore...

Our Dorset Wildlife Shop is a great way to support us.
From a Moorcroft vase, Books, Clothing and  Calendars to our "Adopt an Animal" projects.'

> Click here for more...
> 2009 Calendars now in
> Moorcroft vase 'The Sett'

We have hundreds of local Wildlife  Events and activities for you to enjoy.

> Marine & Countryside Events
> How to get involved
> Help record local wildlife
> Wildlife sightings

Support our Red Squirrel and Dormouse conservation work by adopting one of these cuties for as
little as £15 per year.

BBC2 Monday 27 October 2008 Monday to Thursday 8pm for two weeks

Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour is the new location for Autumnwatch 2008. 

> Find out more...

Pastures New project

Working with farmers to restore large areas of grazing grassland and helping local wildlife adapt to climate change. > Learn More about Pastures New
> Grazing brokerage

Volunteering HQ

For up to the minute information on volunteering events, opportunities, news, blog updates and our latest newsletter:

> Visit the Volunteering HQ Home Page

Marine Matters

Dorset has incredible wildlife hidden beneath the waves - but it's totally unprotected. Help to save our seas.
> More on Marine Conservation
> Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve pages