Friday 22nd May 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.
Saturday 23rd May 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.
Wednesday 27th May 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.
@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.
Friday 29th May 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.

@20:45 - 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
Saturday 30th May 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.
Sunday 31st May 2026
Friday 5th June 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.
Saturday 6th June 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.
Sunday 7th June 2026

Breakfast Service - Prayer
Thursday 11th June 2026
@10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Come and observe the unique landmarks of Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset, and be inspired to create.Have you ever wondered how artists develop their work to make it unique? Genny will share her passion for Chinese brush painting and demonstrate how she paints local landscapes through an Asian lens.
Friday 12th June 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.
Saturday 13th June 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.
Friday 19th June 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.

@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.
Saturday 20th June 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.
Friday 26th June 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.
Saturday 27th June 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.
Friday 3rd July 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.
Saturday 4th July 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.
Friday 10th July 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.
Saturday 11th July 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.
Friday 17th July 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.
Saturday 18th July 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.
Friday 24th July 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.
Saturday 25th July 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.
Wednesday 29th July 2026
@00:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join our hands-on workshop to grow mushrooms on a wooden log
Friday 31st July 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.
Saturday 1st August 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.
Friday 7th August 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.
Saturday 8th August 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.
@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
Friday 14th August 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.
Saturday 15th August 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.
Friday 21st August 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.
Saturday 22nd August 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.
Friday 28th August 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.
Saturday 29th August 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.
Saturday 5th September 2026
@11:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Enjoy local produce at the Bere Marsh Farm Farmers' & Makers Market
@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
Friday 11th September 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
Wednesday 7th October 2026
@10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
Sunday 25th October 2026

@Shillingstone Station, Shillingstone. Check description for times / booking instructions.
The Stickler (now in its 31st year) is a 10.1 mile multi terrain running race. The Dorset Three Peaks involves over 1500ft of gruelling climbing, beginning with the infamous ’Stickle Path’.
Tuesday 27th October 2026
@10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
Wednesday 4th November 2026
@10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
Friday 13th November 2026
@10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
