Heath Week 2024

Heath Week 2024

We teamed up with other organisations in the partnership to organise a variety of events that showcased the wonderful Dorset heaths. These included pop-up information stands and litter-picks with the BCP rangers, guided walks with the Amphibian & Reptile...
Bring picnics not BBQs when visiting Dorset this summer

Bring picnics not BBQs when visiting Dorset this summer

The Dorset Heaths Partnership, Litter Free Dorset and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service (DWFRS) are working together this summer on a campaign to raise awareness of the risks of disposable BBQs. Throughout August, eye-catching artwork will appear on the...
Heath and Harbour Hullabaloo

Heath and Harbour Hullabaloo

On Sunday 12th May we took over Poole Park for a celebration of the Dorset heathlands and harbour. Our partner environmental organisations came along with lots of fun activities for families and trade stands sold doggy items, food and heathland artwork. Dorset and...
A new name for the Partnership!

A new name for the Partnership!

On Tuesday 12th March we officially launched our rebrand with our new name; the ‘Dorset Heaths Partnership’. With all 10 partners in attendance, it was a great day celebrating all the work the Partnership has done over the last 23 years, and looking ahead...
15 Years of Dorset Dogs

15 Years of Dorset Dogs

This year, Dorset Dogs is celebrating its 15 year anniversary! Since starting in 2009, the unique funded project has grown from one Dorset Dogs Officer to a team of four (plus their four-legged friends!) The approach is now becoming a model that others have followed...
Winter Wildlife Day

Winter Wildlife Day

In February half term we headed to Upton Country Park to take part in Winter Wildlife Day. We joined other organisations including BARI, Dorset Dogs and Dorset Wildlife Trust to show families that wildlife is all around, even in the depths of winter. We met lots of...
Promoting environmental careers

Promoting environmental careers

This week some of the UHP team went along to the Thomas Hardye School Careers Fair alongside many other organisations, companies, and further education providers. Year 11 students and the Sixth Form were given the opportunity to browse the stands and find out about...
Canford Park SANG tour

Canford Park SANG tour

Last week the UHP team took a trip to Canford Park SANG along with some of our partners. We were given a guided tour of Phase 2 of the Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace which has recently opened. This extends the existing area, meaning more space for visitors....
Waggy tails at Wareham Forest!

Waggy tails at Wareham Forest!

Dorset Dogs had a beautiful morning for their pit stop at Wareham Forest, much-loved by local dog owners and doggy visitors to Dorset too. They joined Forestry England for an information pop-up along with the Rural Crime Team and Firewise UK. They met lots of happy...