Stories from Dorset

Read inspiring stories about Dorset nature recovery projects and community action.
Volunteers planting vegetables within a community garden

Stories from Dorset's communities

Inspiring tales from Dorset communities taking action and making space for nature from Dorset Wildlife Trust
Person standing by a farm gate holding a “Nature Recovery Dorset” sign with a small dog in front

Down in Dorset podcast series

A Dorset-based pod mini-series exploring food, farming and nature co-hosted by local farmer Tim Gelfs and nature podcaster Lizzie McLaughlin
Tom Gregory sood beside a tractor with green fields and compost behind

Farming in Protected Landscape projects

Explore Dorset National Landscape projects, aiming to protect and regenerate the special qualities of our area

Listen to local resident Trevor talk about how walking in nature at Moors Valley Country Park helped to overcome a mental health crisis

Join the Nature Recovery Dorset network

Many stories on this page are shared by network members, showing how nature recovery supports wellbeing and local communities. Membership is free and includes a free gift and promotional resources.

Illustration of a brown bird

Photo credits

  • Community garden - Dorset Wildlife Trust