 Have you ever wondered how Dorset Wildlife Trust works and what it achieves? On Friday 12th September the biggest voluntary nature organisation in Dorset invites you to come and find out. This will be a chance to meet staff and hear what they are doing now in the urban area, find out what is planned for the future and discover what 'Living Landscapes' means for Dorset.
Chief Executive, Simon Cripps, said: "What Dorset has that makes it so attractive to visitors and those of us who are lucky enough to live here is its natural environment. There has never been a more important time to work for the sustainable future of our beautiful county."
Much of the work of DWT is carried out by an army of dedicated volunteers and this year, for the first time, this debt is being acknowledged with the new Helen Brotherton Medal for Volunteering, presented by Helen Brotherton CBE in person. Miss Brotherton, a founder member of DWT in 1961 and now its President, is a strong advocate of conservation volunteering. She has dedicated many years to nature conservation, including being actively involved with the National Trust (regionally and nationally), the RSPB and Portland Bird Observatory.
Meet Dorset Wildlife Trust is on Friday 12th September from 4 pm to 8.30 pm at the Springfield Hotel, Stoborough, Wareham. Open to everyone.
Agenda:
4.00 Meet staff and browse displays
6.00 Short AGM
6.30 Refreshments
7.00 A look ahead with DWT Chief Executive Simon Cripps
7.30 Living Landscapes - presented by the Pastures New team
7.40 How is DWT engaging new audiences? - by the urban team
8.00 Presentation of the Helen Brotherton Award for Volunteering 2008
8.10 Dorset's Amazing Places - stunning photos by DWT Chairman Tony Bates
8.30 Finish
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