Meeting on September 9th at Not Just Sundaes 7-9pm
Following the screening of ‘The People’s Emergency Briefing’, we are holding community meetings to discuss the effects of climate change on the local area. Please come along to find out more.
House Martin Haven Celebration
Join us at Westgate on 21st August for a House Martin Haven Celebration, where we invite everyone to learn more about how they can help these red-listed birds. There are FREE artificial nest cups to give away, kid’s activities and information about gardening for wildlife. You can watch the birds and celebrate this amazing House […]
Mud 4 Martins
Join us outside the Purbeck School at 6.30 to help our house martins find mud for their nests at our biggest colony in Wareham. These tiny birds travel all the way from Africa each year to build their mud nests on our homes and raise their chicks… but they need a helping hand. At Wareham’s […]
Wareham Responds to the Climate & Nature Emergency
Full House for Climate Film Night Sparks Local Action in Wareham A packed audience of 100 people gathered at the United Reformed Church in Wareham on Thursday 21st May for a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing, in an event that has already begun to inspire new local action. Hosted by Sustainable Wareham, the evening […]
Bringing a Graveyard Back to Life
Using the skills, enthusiasm & imagination of our Community, we want to transform the graveyard behind Wareham United Reformed Church (opposite Sainsbury’s) into a space that is respectful to those who are buried there, a haven for wildlife and a place where our community can enjoy a gentle stroll or some quiet contemplation over lunch.
Nature & Wildlife Fair 2026
A great event with over 180 people taking the opportunity to meet the passionate individuals and organisations working hard to care for Purbeck’s landscapes and species. The 14 organisations represented are now looking forward to next year – save the date – 17th April 2027!
Exciting developments for Wareham’s house martins
In an exciting new development we have been awarded a grant from The Nineveh Charitable Trust to further support the colony of House Martins at Westgate Estate (opposite Purbeck School) in Wareham, which has the largest colony of House Martins in the area. This new project will run until summer 2027 and will aim to […]
Bringing a graveyard back to life!
Plan to transform the graveyard behind Wareham United Reform Church
Nature and Wildlife Fair – 26th April 2025
Sustainable Wareham Nature and Wildlife Fair returns for the 3rd year running! Do you need to recharge after the Easter holidays? Come along to the Wareham Town Hall between 10am and noon on Saturday 26th April and be inspired by the wonderful nature and wildlife that surrounds us in Purbeck. Amongst the exhibitors […]
Hurray for House Martins
Paul Stevens of House Martin Conservation UK & Ireland gave an inspirational talk on building a house martin colony. It’s good to know that taking action for wildlife works! and that we can ALL do something to help these birds and make sure they are not lost from our summer skies.