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The Purbeck Heaths NNR Swaling Team, along with colleagues from the Urban Heaths Partnership, Exeter University and Birmingham University, has been doing some prescribed burning and data gathering on some of our Dorset heathland. This targeted and controlled...

Our education officer, Sarah has been enjoying the seasons with her regular Nature Tots group. “I love the seasonal changes of our climate and this week has been a particular treat with cold, bright, anticyclonic weather, great for getting outside with children....

The Dorset Dogs team have taken receipt of their brand-new gazebo! This customised shelter was needed after the old and rather well-worn one had its last days. It served them well, but this new gazebo will be such a help with all the engagement the DD team do. Keep...

In Search of Old Uncle Blue – a wild journey of discovery! Sophie thinks she might be a snake, but she isn’t sure... Full of eager curiosity to find out about herself and others like her, Sophie sets off on an adventure to find her family. On her quest she will...

BARI held their first beginners guided bird watch on Saturday 22nd Jan at Whitley Lakes, which was a great success. Run by wardens Lauren and Sophie, they were able to showcase some of the amazing overwintering birds we are lucky to have on our doorstep. At the...

Heathland warden Amy took part in a Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve (NNR) wildlife recorders workshop and heathland walk on the 19th January. The event was an opportunity to discuss priorities for wildlife recording and monitoring across the new ‘super’ NNR...