SAT 1st / 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (arrive any time between)
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve, Weymouth / Binocular & Telescope Demonstration Day
RSPB
A fantastic opportunity to get a free expert advice and try out a wide range of binoculars and telescopes. Find the right optical equipment to make your wildlife watching experiences truly magical. Meet at the Radipole Lake Visitor Centre, Swannery Car Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TZ. Tel: 01305 778313. Cost: FREE

SUN 2nd / 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Canford Heath, Poole / Guided Walk
Borough of Poole
Find out about this internationally important site, wildlife and history and what it takes to look after it. Meet at the Gravel Hill lay-by, south of Poole Crematorium. Grid Ref: SZ015956 [MAP] nearest post code BH17 9BQ. For more information contact the Borough of Poole on 01202 265265 or e-mail enquiries@poole.gov.uk.

WED 5th / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lodmoor Nature Reserve, Weymouth / Guided Walk - Winter Wildfowl
RSPB
It's winter, it's wild and there's still plenty to see. Wrap up warm and watch the winter birds feeding out on the reserve. Meet at the main reserve entrance off the A353 Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset. Grid Ref: SY688809 [MAP] nearest post code DT4 7SX. Tel: 01305 778313. Parking is available at the pay & display beach car park. Cost: Adults £3, Children £1.50 (half price for members)

SAT 8th / 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (arrive any time between)
Arne Nature Reserve, Wareham / Pull a pine for Christmas at Arne
RSPB
Why not come to Arne and earn yourself your own Christmas tree this year. Join us for a couple of hours helping remove problem pine seedlings, get to see what goes on at the reserve and be rewarded with a sustainable tree. Meet at the RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ. Grid Ref: SY972878 [MAP] where a member of staff will direct you to the work site. Cost: FREE

SUN 9th / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bestwall, Wareham / Guided Walk - Winter Waders and Wildfowl at Bestwall
RSPB
The low wet grassland fields at Bestwall at this time of year often have large numbers of wintering wading birds and wildfowl, which can be quite stunning. Come and join us to see this winter spectacle. Meet at the reserve entrance (public footpath off Bestwall Road, Wareham at Grid Ref: SY928875 [MAP] nearest post code BH20 4HY. Cost: Adults £2, Children free. Booking essential on 01929 553360.

MON 10th / 2:30 PM
Langton Matravers, Nr Swanage / Illustrated Talk - The Other Flowers of Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust
An illustrated talk by the Rev Ted Pratt. Meet at Langton Matravers village hall. Cost: £1 including coffee and biscuits.

WED 12th / 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Studland / Guided Walk - Turkeys are Not the Only Birds
National Trust
A fascinating 2 hour bird walk on the beach and heathland. Please book on 01929 450259. Meet at the Visitor Centre at Knoll Beach, Grid Ref: SZ033835 [MAP] nearest post code BH19 3AH. Cost: £12 including 2 course meal at the cafe.

SUN 16th / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve, Weymouth / Guided Walk - Unwind for Christmas at Radipole
RSPB
Christmas is a busy time of year, take this opportunity to relax for a couple of hours on our last wildlife walk of the year. Pop into the visitor centre for a mince pie and any last minute gifts. Meet at the RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth DT4 7TZ. Grid Ref: SY671804 [MAP] Tel: 01305 778313. Cost: Adults £3, Children £1.50 (half price for members)

SUN 16th / 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Durlston Country Park, Swanage / Christmas Birdwatch
Dorset County Council
Join Dorset Countryside Head Ranger Hamish Murray to discover Durlston's winter birds. Meet at the visitor Centre, Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL Grid Ref: SZ031773 [MAP]. Contact Durlston Country Park on Tel/Fax: 01929 424443 or e-mail: info@durlston.co.uk

SUN 16th / 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Poole Harbour, Poole / Guided Bird Boat Trip
RSPB & Brownsea Island Ferries
A partnership project between RSPB and Brownsea Island Ferries. We invite you to join an RSPB Poole Harbour Birdboat cruise and see the varied birdlife in the company of one of our guides. Cost: Adults £8, Children £4.75. For enquiries and bookings telephone Brownsea Island Ferries on Tel: 01929 462383.

MON 17th / 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Hengistbury Head, Christchurch / Birdwatching Walk
Project Fred
Bored of Christmas shopping, need a break from all those TV adverts? Join us for a wildlife walk around Hengistbury Head. The walk is approximately 4 km on fairly level ground with one or two steep slopes. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Hengistbury Head car park, Grid Ref: SZ163911 [MAP] nearest post code BH6 4EN. There is a charge to use the car park near the café, which is £4.00 for up to 4 hours. However you can park for free on Rolls Drive. As you drive towards the head Rolls Road is the road on the left just before the golf course starts. There are toilets in the café. Please book in advance by contacting Project Fred on 01425 673321 or by emailing project.fred@virgin.net. Cost £6.

MON 17th / 7:30 PM
Fontmell Magna, North Dorset / Illustrated Talk - Natural Quarry
Dorset Wildlife Trust
An illustrated talk by David Boag. Meet at Fontmell Magna Village Hall. Cost: £1.50.

TUE 18th / 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Lorton Meadows, Weymouth / Volunteers Christmas Party
Dorset Wildlife Trust
A chance to say thankyou to all the volunteers for their help throughout the year. There will be a buffet lunch and a short walk around the reserve. Meet at Lorton Meadows Wildlife Centre, Lorton Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, Grid Ref: SY674827 [MAP] nearest post code DT3 5QH.

TUE 18th / 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Steamer Point LNR, Christchurch / Christmas Spirit
Christchurch Borough Council
Happy Days - Join us for some festive spirit. A walk, talk, mince pies and mulled wine – a thank you to you all for your hard work over the last few weeks, months and 15 years! All volunteers welcome. Meet at the Steamer Point Information Centre, end of Seaway Avenue, Friars Cliff. Grid Ref: SZ197929 [MAP] Nearest post code BH23 4JQ. Contact Christchurch Countryside Service on 01425 272479 or e-mail countryside.service@christchurch.gov.uk

WED 19th / Time TBC
Buddens Farm, Wareham / Christmas Party
BTCV
Meet at Buddens Farm, Puddletown Road, Hyde Nr Wareham, Dorset. Grid Reference: SY871893 [MAP] nearest post code BH20 7NU. Please let Kirsty know if you are coming on Mob: 07740 899722, e-mail: dorset@btcv.org.uk or office Tel: 01202 632101.

FRI 28th / 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sandford Heath, Nr Wareham / Guided Walk - Cordite, Clay and Calluna
Dorset Wildlife Trust & the Urban Heaths Partnership
Please bring a packed lunch and drink with you. Meeting point TBC. For more information call the Urban Heaths Partnership west team on Mob: 07900 137882.