FRI 5th / 8:00 - 9:00 AM
West Bexington / Moth Trapping - 6 of 6
Dorset Wildlife Trust
A natural history course led by County Ecologist Phil Sterling, held on the first Friday of the month from May until October. Learn to identify moths caught in the area and follow the seasonal changes. Meet at home of Roy and Sue Eden, “Haliki”, Beach Road, West Bexington Grid Ref: SY531865. Limited parking in drive so please park in Pay & Display at bottom of Beach Rd. Booking essential - Tel: 01305 264620. Cost: £25 for all 6 sessions or £5 per session.
This Book is Good: Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland by Paul Waring, Martin Townsend, Richard Lewington.

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SAT 6th / 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Alners Gorse, Nr Sturminster Newton / Charcoal Making Workshop (& Task Day)
Butterfly Conservation - Dorset Branch
Jim Bettle of the Dorset Charcoal Company will be giving a demonstration of small-scale charcoal making. Refreshments will be provided. The day will also include at 2pm Family Wildlife Walk. Park on the verge well to the west of the 30 mph and Hazelbury Bryan village signs and meet at the reserve entrance at Grid Ref ST736100 [MAP], nearest post code DT10 2AH. For further information please contact Nigel Spring on 01963 23559 or 07981 776767, or email nigelspring@yahoo.co.uk.

SAT 6th / 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Lorton Meadows, Wemouth / Wildlife Photography
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Learn some of the secrets of successful wildlife photography. Explore Lorton Meadows Reserve and take some photos of your own. Bring a packed lunch, wellies and waterproofs. Booking Essential - contact DWT Brooklands on 01305 264620. Cost: £10.

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SAT 13th / 10.30 AM – 3.00 PM
Lorton Meadows, Weymouth / Wildlife Photography
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Learn some of the secrets of successful wildlife photography. Explore Lorton Meadows Nature reserve and take some photos of your own. Bring a packed lunch, wellies and waterproofs. With Chris Weston of Natural Photographic Ltd. Meet at Lorton Meadows Visitor Centre, Lorton Lane, Weymouth Grid Ref: SY674827 [MAP] nearest post code DT3 5QH. Booking essential - Tel: 01305 264620. Cost £10

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THU 25th / 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Studland, Purbeck / Sphagnum Mosses and Cladonia Lichens in the NVC
Dorset Environmental Records Centre
Lead by Bryan Edwards. Cost £20. Payment is required in advance and places are limited, so book early. To book or for more details contact the DERC office on 01305 225081 or by post at DERC, Library Headquarters, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ.