Explore the edible delights of East Dorset! Join us for a fascinating morning’s foraging, exploring the edible delights of East Dorset in the Springtime. This three-hour walk will be led by John Rensten, Dorset resident, lifetime forager, and author of The Edible City – A Year of Wild Food. As well as identifying numerous plants and …
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Wise Owls! During this workshop, under expert tuition, you will be inspired by your natural surroundings in the stunning walled garden at Careys to make beautiful wise owls with kiln-fired clay. You will also paint your owls using specialist engobes to give a matt or gloss finish depending on the technique and preferred finish. Your …
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Introductory workshop into the world of bees! Join Mike, Careys Bee Keeper for an introductory workshop into the world of bees and beekeeping! A two-hour session in which you will learn the basics of beekeeping, the importance of pollination and the different roles bees play throughout their life cycle and more. Plus ‘bee’ time …
Explore Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve Join Ben Buxton on a guided walk exploring the newly designated Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve, one of the most important heathland areas in England. (Find out more about the Purbeck Heaths and exploring the Nature and Wildlife around Wareham). Join Ben Buxton on a guided walk exploring Middlebere …
Join our experts for a guided walk at RSPB Arne. Join our experts for a guided walk at RSPB Arne. With fantastic views over Poole Harbour, it’s the perfect location to spot Osprey – fishing low over the water, perching to consume their catch or soaring overhead. Our expert guides will explain the lifecycle, migration …
Bank Holiday Weekend! Enjoy an Afternoon Tea at The Blue Pool over the Easter Weekend. Good Friday 7th April Saturday 8th April Easter Sunday 9th April Bank Holiday Monday 10th April Booking Essential 01929 558 150 or email: info@thebluepool.co.uk
Discover wildlife on the seashore Join a warden as we wander along the beach to discover what fascinating seashore wildlife can be spotted in Kimmeridge Bay, the best rockpooling site in Dorset. During this Easter special we will be keeping an eye out for any eggs laid by marine creatures in the rockpools and on …
Clean and Craft! Join us to help remove fishermen’s kisses (discarded fishing net) from the beach at Kimmeridge and craft them into something to take home. Fishermens’ kisses are small pieces of discarded fishing net, a very common litter item on beaches. Join us to help remove these from the beach at Kimmeridge and craft …
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A different Easter Egg Hunt! What does a mermaid keep in her purse? Find out as we hunt for empty eggcases on the seashore at Kimmeridge. Organised by the Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, an interactive marine centre situated at Kimmeridge Bay on the Jurassic Coast. Read more about visiting the Fine …
The rediscovery of a hidden walled garden Simon Constantine, finder of the secret garden, talks about the rediscovery of a hidden walled garden, left untouched for more than 40 years. Arrive at 5.45 for a 6 pm start Organised by Friends of Wareham Library Book your ticket with library staff or email warehamlibraryfriends@gmail.com £3.00 for …
