Connection to nature is essential to many aspects of our health and wellbeing. Digging, cutting or maintaining hedges are just some of the activities that can not only improve your physical health but can also develop your self-esteem.
Avon Heath Country Park
Practical conservation tasks at Avon Heath make such an amazing difference to the Country Park and wider countryside areas.
If you would be interested in volunteering in the conservation tasks at Avon Heath Country Park or if you would like more information email avonheath@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call 01425 478082.
Durlston Country Park
Every week the Durlston Rangers run three volunteer conservation work groups that carry out vital maintenance and conservation tasks around the Country Park. Joining one of these sessions is a great way to get some healthy exercise, enjoy the outdoors and learn about the Country Park.
If you would be interested in volunteering in the conservation tasks at Durlston Country Park or if you would like more information email info@durlston.co.uk or call 01929 424443.
Moors Valley Country Park
Moors Valley is a lovely Country Park in East Dorset which has an amazing team of volunteers helping to look after the habitats and facilities. The practical conservation group get together on the first Wednesday of every month and carry out extra tasks in between meetings.
If you would be interested in volunteering in the conservation tasks at Moors Valley Country park or if you would like more information visit moors-valley.co.uk or email rangers@moors-valley.co.uk
Thorncombe Wood
Join the Rangers in practical land management tasks around the reserve. Tasks range from clearing invasive species to livestock fencing and path improvements.
If you would be interested in volunteering in the conservation tasks at Thorncombe Wood or if you would like more information visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/hardysbirthplace or email hardysbirthplace@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk