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Event

Nature Buddies Network Conference

Bookings are now open for our Nature Buddies Network conference on 10th June at Kingston Maurward. A day of celebration, looking ahead, talks and taster sessions for anyone involved or…

Volunteers, News

Volunteers wanted to test West Dorset Bus Stop walks

Do you love walking and exploring Dorset, especially without relying on a car? We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help us test our West Dorset Bus Stop Walks: short, scenic…

The garden in June at Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

In the Footsteps of Hardy’s Childhood, Events

In the Footsteps of Hardy’s Childhood

Tuesday 2nd Jun 26 to Tuesday 2nd Jun 26 12:15 Sunday 21st Jun 26 12:15

Access

Wareham Two Rivers Route Accessibility Improvements

A section of the Wareham Two Rivers Route has recently undergone significant improvements, delivered through Dorset National Landscape’s Access for All funding in partnership with Dorset Council.

Writing

Postcards from the Future poem

A new poem for the Dorset National Landscape written by Louisa Adjoa Parker reflecting what people value about this landscape and their hopes and fears for its future.

All Ways Out

We are delighted to announce the launch of All Ways Out, the refreshed and reimagined version of our much loved Picnic in the Parks platform.

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Creative landscapes

Nature Calling Dorset film celebrates wonderful project

New film captures the magic of the Nature Calling project which created a brand new Giant for Dorset.

Help keep Dorset delicious, one small and brilliant purchase at a time

Every pound you spend with our local makers, farmers and independent businesses stays right here in Dorset.

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Dorset arts organisation receives prestigious National Landscapes Association award

Activate Performing Arts receives Bowland Award 2025 in recognition of outstanding work connecting people to landscape.

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Connecting with nature

Nature Buddies Network

Boost your wellbeing through nature with a Nature Buddy

View over the Brit Valley in summer taken by Rosie Mathisen

Working with farmers

Farming and Forestry

Supporting farming and landowners to maximise benefits for wildlife and landscape, including Farming in Protected Landscapes programme

Outstanding landscapes

Landscape Planning and Assessment

Providing guidelines for landscape planning and management regarding the character and condition of the National Landscape.

Connecting people to place

Tourism and Visitor Management

Find out what we do to help local people and visitors explore, understand and engage with the landscape.

Nature Buddies, Nature Buddies

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Friday 24th Apr 26 to Friday 25th Sep 26 10:00 - 13:00

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Friday 24th Apr 26 to Friday 25th Sep 26 10:00 - 13:00

A range of practical activities are on offer for you to try out alongside a Nature Buddy at this beautiful farm in North Dorset.

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Nature Buddies, Nature Buddies

Have a go - bird watching

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Monday 11th May 26 to Friday 25th Sep 26 10:00 - 16:00

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Monday 11th May 26 to Friday 25th Sep 26 10:00 - 16:00

A range of practical activities are on offer for you to try out alongside a Nature Buddy at this beautiful farm in North Dorset.

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Walk, Nature Buddies

Waggy Walks

Monday 18th May 26 to Monday 28th Sep 26 14:00 - 15:00

In the Footsteps of Hardy’s Childhood, Events

In the Footsteps of Hardy’s Childhood

Tuesday 2nd Jun 26 to Tuesday 2nd Jun 26 12:15 Sunday 21st Jun 26 12:15

A group of walkers strolling through fields towards a gate in a high hedge

Monthly wellbeing walk, Nature Buddies

Weymouth Coastal Walks

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Tuesday 2nd Jun 26 to Tuesday 1st Sep 26 10:00 - 13:00

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Tuesday 2nd Jun 26 to Tuesday 1st Sep 26 10:00 - 13:00

A range of practical activities are on offer for you to try out alongside a Nature Buddy at this beautiful farm in North Dorset.

A group of walkers walk along the promenade , beach huts to left and shingle and sea to the right

Monthly wellbeing walk, Nature Buddies

Lyme Regis Coastal Walks

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Thursday 4th Jun 26 to Thursday 3rd Sep 26 11:00 - 13:00

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Bere Marsh Farm, Bere Marsh, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, UK

Thursday 4th Jun 26 to Thursday 3rd Sep 26 11:00 - 13:00

A range of practical activities are on offer for you to try out alongside a Nature Buddy at this beautiful farm in North Dorset.

People riding a covered tractor trailer through green countryside on a farm visit or outdoor event.

Open Farm Sunday 2026

Sunday 7th Jun 26 to Sunday 7th Jun 26

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Bookings are now open for the Nature Buddies Network Conference.

Nature Buddies Network Conference

Kingston Maurward Conference Centre, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, UK

Wednesday 10th Jun 26 09:30 - 14:30

Nature Buddies Network Conference

Kingston Maurward Conference Centre, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, UK

Wednesday 10th Jun 26 09:30, 14:30

A day of celebration, looking ahead, talks and taster sessions for anyone involved or keen to find out more about the Nature Buddies scheme. This is a free event.

Latest News

Nature Buddies Network Conference

Volunteers wanted to test West Dorset Bus Stop walks

In the Footsteps of Hardy’s Childhood

Wareham Two Rivers Route Accessibility Improvements

Wareham Two Rivers Route Accessibility Improvements

Postcards from the Future poem

All Ways Out

Nature Calling Dorset film celebrates wonderful project

Help keep Dorset delicious, one small and brilliant purchase at a time

Dorset arts organisation receives prestigious National Landscapes Association award

Projects of discovery

Nature Buddies Network

Farming and Forestry

Landscape Planning and Assessment

Tourism and Visitor Management

What's on

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Have a go - bird watching

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Waggy Walks

In the Footsteps of Hardy’s Childhood

Weymouth Coastal Walks

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Lyme Regis Coastal Walks

Have a Go - Conservation Activities

Open Farm Sunday 2026

Nature Buddies Network Conference

Nature Buddies Network Conference