SAT 3rd / 10:00 AM
Kinson Common, Bournemouth / Guided Walk - Fungi
Friends of Kinson Common
Meet at the play area, Poole Lane Meadows, Poole Lane, Kinson, Grid Ref: SZ066962 [MAP] nearest post code BH11 9DY.

MON 5th / 10:30 AM
Langton Matravers, Nr Swanage / Guided Walk - Roman Sandals to Steel Toecaps
National Trust
Purbeck limestone has been quarried for 2000 years. Explore the clues left in the landscape on this 2 mile walk. Meet at the Kings Arms, Langton Matravers, Grid Ref: SY999788 [MAP] nearest post code BH19 3HF. Please book on 01929 480609.

TUE 6th / 2:00 PM
Gussage All Saints, North Dorset / Guided Walk
Moors Valley Country Park
A 2 mile ranger-led walk covering mostly flat terrain. Please book on 01425 470721. Meeting place given on booking. Cost: £5 including refreshments.

WED 7th / 10:30 AM
Studland, Purbeck / Guided Walk
National Trust
EXplore one of the most stunning beaches in England during a 2 hour guided walk on the beach and dunes. Meet at the Visitor Centre at Knoll Beach, Grid Ref: SZ033835 [MAP] nearest post code BH19 3AH. Please book on 01929 450259.

SUN 11th / 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Durlston Country Park, Swanage / Guided Walk - November Birds
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].

SUN 11th / 10:30 AM
St Catherine's Hill, Christchurch / Guided Walk - Fungal Foray
Christchurch Borough Council
Heathland and wodland fungi identified by Phil Budd and Robin Harley. Meet at St Catherine's Hill Lane, off Hurn Road, Grid Ref: SZ145945 [MAP] nearest post code BH23 2LR. Please book on 01425 272479.

MON 12th / 7:30 PM
Brooklands Farm, Forston, Nr Dorchester / Illustrated Talk - The Moths of Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust
An illustrated talk by Paul Butter, Chairman of Butterfly Conservation, Dorset Branch. Meet at Brooklands Farm, Grid Ref: SY665951 [MAP] post code DT2 7AA. Tel: 01305 264620. Cost: £1.50 including coffee and biscuits.

THU 15th / 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Badbury Rings, Nr Wimborne / Guided Walk
Moors Valley Country Park
A 4 mile ranger-led walk covering mostly flat terrain. Please book on 01425 470721. Meeting place given on booking.

THU 15th / 10:30 AM - All day
Langton Matravers, Nr Swanage / Guided Walk - Landscape of Stone
National Trust
A discovery of the seemingly austere landscape of the limestone ridge, where dry stone walls replace the thick hedgerows of the Corfe valley. Assistance Dogs only are welcome Suggested lunch at The Square & Compass at Worth Matravers. No charge, but donations welcome. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for walking. Booking Essential on Tel: 01929 480609. Meet at Spyway Barn, Grid Ref: SY998776 [MAP] nearest post code BH19 3HG.

THU 15th / 7:30 PM
Christchurch / Illustrated Talk - Herbs and the History of Medicine
Dorset Wildlife Trust
An illustrated talk by Rev. S Timbrell. Meet at the Priory House, Christchurch. Cost: £1.50 including coffee and biscuits.

FRI 16th / 7:30 PM
Wimborne / Illustrated Talk - Bats
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Talk by Nick Tomlinson. Meet at St. Catherine's RC Church Hall, Lewens Lane. Cost: £2.

FRI 16th / 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Radipole & Lodmoor, Weymouth / A Day's Bird Watching
Project Fred
Birdwatching at Lodmoor in the morning followed by a trip to Radipole. Both walks are fairly short, 2 to 3 kms and are along pretty good paths. Bring waterproofs and binoculars if you have them. Meet at Lodmoor car park in Weymouth at Grid Ref: SY685807 [MAP] nearest post code DT4 7SX. This is well sign posted as you approach Weymouth and is on the A353 as you leave Weymouth along the coast heading east for Wareham. Cost: £12 - does not include cost of Hide fee at Radipole. Please book in advance by contacting Project Fred on 01425 673321 or by emailing project.fred@virgin.net. For more details visit the Project Fred Web Site.

SUN 18th / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sandbanks, Poole / Wader Walk
Dorset Wildlife Trust & Borough of Poole
A joint event between DWT and the Borough of Poole. A morning of bird watching in Poole Harbour with a particular focus on wading birds. Please wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothes. Meet at the Shore Road car park, Sandbanks, Grid Ref: SZ050883 [MAP] nearest post code BH13 7PN. Contact Amanda Cooke, Tel: 01202 642780.

SUN 18th / 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 19th / 7:30 PM
Fontmell Magna, North Dorset / Illustrated Talk - A Year at Kingcombe
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Talk by Paul Comer. Meet at Fontmell Magna Village Hall. Cost: £1.50.

WED 21st / 10:30 AM
Studland / Studland Goes Green
National Trust
Find out how we are reducing our impact on the environment through recycling waste and eco-friendly building design. 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 locally sourced organic lunch at the cafe.

WED 21st / 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve, Weymouth / Guided Walk - Radipole Lake Bittern Quest
RSPB
Each year bittern return to Weymouth to over-winter, November is the best month for recorded sightings particularly from the North hide. Due to the elusive nature of this bird nothing is guaranteed. 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).

WED 21st / 7:30 PM
Sherborne, North Dorset / Illustrated Talk - Amphibians in Britain
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Talk by Rachel Janes. Meet at Digby Memorial Curch Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. Cost: £1.50.

SAT 24th / 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Arne Nature Reserve, Wareham / Guided Walk - Winter Waders at Arne
RSPB
Watch the avocets, lapwing and black-tailed godwits from the Coombe trail with us and then return to hot soup and a chance to chat about the adventure! Booking essential on 01929 553360. Meet at the RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ. Grid Ref: SY972878 [MAP] Cost: £5 per person (Soup, roll and drinks included)

SUN 25th / 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brownsea Island, Poole / Waders and Red Squirrels on Brownsea
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Explore Brownsea Island and visit the internationally important colonies of visiting waders. Catch a glimpse of the elusive red squirrel and explore its habitat. Boat leaves Sandbanks at 10:00 AM, returning at 3:00 PM. Cost £10. Tel: 01305 264620.

SUN 25th / 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hatch Pond, Poole / Birdwatch Around Hatch Pond
Borough of Poole
Come and see the winter bird life of this small but diverse local nature reserve. Meet at Hatch Pond on the grass verge opposite Lidl. Grid Ref: SZ012938 [MAP] nearest post code BH17 7LQ. Contact the Borough of Poole on Tel: 01202 261303 or e-mail: leisure@poole.gov.uk

TUE 27th / 2:30 PM
Lyme Regis, West Dorset / Illustrated Talk - Global Warming and Its Effects on Wildlife
Dorset Wildlife Trust
An illustrated talk by a speaker from the Met Office. Meet at Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis. Joint meeting with the Lyme Regis Society.

THU 29th / 7:30 PM
Wareham / Illustrated Talk - Climate Change
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Talk by Professor Nigel Webb. Meet at the Methodist Church, North Street, Wareham. Contact DWT on Tel: 01305 264620 for further details.