May 20, 2024
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...
Mar 15, 2024
Are you passionate about preserving nature and protecting wildlife? Do you love being outside, talking to people about the environment? We are looking for two enthusiastic individuals to join us as Seasonal Wardens on the beautiful Dorset heaths! You will be based at...
Mar 14, 2024
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...
Mar 11, 2024
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...
Feb 22, 2024
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...
Nov 10, 2023
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...
Oct 3, 2023
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....
Sep 26, 2023
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...