
22/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
23/05/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

27/05/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Learn the art of log plugging, a traditional low-cost, high reward method of growing mushrooms on wood, in your gardens.
27/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 17:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a fun, practical session led by estate manager Hannah and our volunteer team. Using our pond dipping platform we will dip in the drove pond and identify the species there. Learn the names of what you find and how they contribute to the health of the water and the wider ecology of the farm.

29/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.

29/05/2026 @ 20:45 - 22:30 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm
30/05/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

05/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
06/06/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

12/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
13/06/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
19/06/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a fun, practical session led by estate manager Hannah and our volunteer team. Using our pond dipping platform we will dip in the drove pond and identify the species there. Learn the names of what you find and how they contribute to the health of the water and the wider ecology of the farm.

19/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
20/06/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

26/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
27/06/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

03/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
04/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

10/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
11/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

17/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
18/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

24/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
25/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
29/07/2026 @ 00:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join our hands-on workshop to grow mushrooms on a wooden log

31/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
01/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

07/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
08/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
08/08/2026 @ 20:15 - 22:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm

14/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
15/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

19/08/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of rural Britain. Celebrating the rich tradition of the UK’s great agricultural shows, we bring together livestock competitions, live ring entertainment, local food and drink, practical demonstrations, trade stands and hands-on activities for children – all in one unforgettable day out!

20/08/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of rural Britain. Celebrating the rich tradition of the UK’s great agricultural shows, we bring together livestock competitions, live ring entertainment, local food and drink, practical demonstrations, trade stands and hands-on activities for children – all in one unforgettable day out!

21/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
22/08/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall, Winterbourne Stickland
Local suppliers of locally grown and reared produce.
22/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

28/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
29/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

05/09/2026 @ 08:30 - 18:00 at County Showground, Dorchester
Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration. Annually, on the first weekend of September, Dorset comes together to showcase the very best that the County has to offer.
05/09/2026 @ 11:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Enjoy local produce at the Bere Marsh Farm Farmers' & Makers Market
05/09/2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm

06/09/2026 @ 08:30 - 18:00 at County Showground, Dorchester
Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration. Annually, on the first weekend of September, Dorset comes together to showcase the very best that the County has to offer.
11/09/2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm
12/09/2026 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Durrant Field, Sturminster Newton
Bringing you a taste of the cheesy goodness that is Sturminster Newton.
13/09/2026 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Durrant Field, Sturminster Newton
Bringing you a taste of the cheesy goodness that is Sturminster Newton.
07/10/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
27/10/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
04/11/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
13/11/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
14/11/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall, Winterbourne Stickland
Local suppliers of locally grown and reared produce.