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Dorset National Landscape is the new name for the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Dorset's clearest night skies await 🌌 Durlston Country Park near Swanage is a Dark Sky Discovery Site - perfect for stargazing with the Wessex Astronomical Society or solo. By day, explore the visitor centre, scenic paths, café & Tramper hire.
📷 Nigel Gidney
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Looking for a winter walk without the mud? 🥾
The North Dorset Trailway is perfect year-round – a level path for walking, cycling & scooting 🚴♂️ with river views, history & a great café stop ☕
More info 👉 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks/
📷 Paul Haynes
Only 2 weeks to go! Join our free Nature Buddies Network webinar 🌳 For Dorset groups helping people access nature/heritage (or adding a nature element).
🗓️ Wed 11 Feb 2026, 10am–11am
💻 MS Teams
Book 👉 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/events/webinar
Swyre Head’s winter views are a January treat - 2 miles of sweeping coast, quiet benches, and crisp air. Spot St Aldhelm’s Head and Clavell Tower along the way…
Plan your weekend walk: www.dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks
📷 Zoe Parry
#WinterWalks
#SwyreHead
Applications open this Fri 23 Jan for the Nature Buddies Community Access Fund 🔓
There is £15k total for access improvements + new taster/pilot nature sessions. Closes end of Feb.
https://dorset-nl.org.uk/open-for-applications-community-access-fund/
What if we allowed ourselves to move at winter’s pace? Nature isn’t in a hurry to bloom, and neither should we be. January is for resting, dreaming, and quietly preparing for the brighter days ahead.
What’s your favourite winter ritual?
#Wintering
Need to clear your head? Stonebarrow is a family favourite all year round, offering breathtaking views, wide open spaces, and plenty of fresh air!
More info: www.dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks
📷 Tony Gill
It’s Wassailing season! An ancient winter tradition where communities bless apple trees with song, laughter, and a splash of cider. Ever joined a Wassail? We’d love to hear your memories - or if you’re planning to try it this year!
📸Martin Maudsley and the Bridport Mummers spin apple tales
Join our free Nature Buddies Network webinar and help your Dorset group connect more people with nature.
🗓️ Wed 11 Feb 2026, 10am
Book your place 👇
https://dorset-nl.org.uk/events/webinar/
Discover the Nature Buddies Network - a new way for Dorset groups to help more people enjoy nature 🌳 We're hosting a free online intro webinar for nature, heritage, health & befriending orgs in Feb. Book your place 👇
On World Soil Day, we're celebrating our soil champions in Dorset 🌱
From soil sampling to compost turning, we've funded projects promoting soil health... a critical resource for food security and sustaining life.
Restoring soil health at scale is one of our priorities.
#WorldSoilDay
For National Tree Week, 'Trees on Farms' brings together three voices with real experience on Thursday 27 November from 1-2pm, exploring practical perspectives on integrating trees into farmland 🌳
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thetreecouncil/1909326
National Tree Week starts today 🌳 The UK's largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of planting season. Plant a tree, explore woodlands, or simply appreciate the trees around you.
Follow @thetreecouncil.bsky.social for more.
#NationalTreeWeek
To celebrate National Tree Week, we have a fantastic book bundle to give away!
One lucky winner will receive three beautifully illustrated books, perfect for young hedgerow and tree lovers, and a Tree Council tote bag.
Head over to youngtreechampions.org/giveaway/ to enter!
There's something wonderful about trees in unexpected places...clinging to cliffs, thriving on city streets, growing against the odds.
Join three tree explorers on 26 Nov, 1-2pm, sharing discoveries that might change how you see trees 🌳
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thetreecouncil/1909316
We're delighted to welcome Charlotte to the Nature Buddies team!
She brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and a real passion for nature, health and wellbeing. She's already making a wonderful impact and we're so excited to have her on board.
Here's the team enjoying autumn sunshine! ☀️🍂
#NationalTreeWeek is coming up... and The Tree Council has lined up some brilliant talks 🌳
The first one is on Monday 24 Nov from 6-7pm. Hear from young voices shaping the future of trees and the environment👇
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thetreecouncil/1909896
The Dorset Food & Drink Winter Food Fair is tomorrow! 🎄
Local producers, artisan makers, Dorset-made gifts, hot food and drink, live music... all in a twinkly marquee at beautiful Athelhampton ✨
Early bird tickets still just £5, under 12s free.
See you there?
👉 https://bit.ly/46gfMhs
Getting ready for winter tree planting 🌲
Our FIPL-funded farmers are ordering plants and making plans... which will boost the total of 5,870 trees planted via the programme.
Here are a few of last year's planting successes from Wyld Meadow Farm, Lower Hewood, Cerne Valley and Three Daughters Farm.
Hide Away in a Tree, Abbotsbury.
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Autumn Sunset 01, West Bay.
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Tonight’s sunset at West Bay, Dorset.
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Hello BlueSky 👋 We're Dorset National Landscape, protecting one of England's most cherished places, from the Jurassic Coast to chalk hills, ancient woods to working farms.
Expect nature updates, conservation projects, community initiatives, and plenty of Dorset beauty 🌳
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