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!
New nests for house martins

Thanks to the enthusiastic community at Westgate in Wareham, 12 new artificial nest cups for house martins have been installed on houses there to boost the local colony.
Sustainable Wareham invites you to Wander Wareham’s Wilderness

Join us for a stroll around Wareham’s nature, talking about wild plants, trees and fungi. We’ll also wonder at the wildlife around us.
New projects

These are some of the projects we are planning to work on this year.
Planting Black Poplars

On 3rd May, Sustainable Wareham volunteers helped plant 20 black poplars on Wareham water-meadows.
Nature and Wildlife Leaflet

The leaflet is now a reality! Pick up your copy from all the usual outlets for the Visit Wareham series.
Nature and Wildlife Fair

We are organising a community fair celebrating Purbeck’s amazing natural riches and its exciting future.
You can now help us raise funds us through the Co-op!

Hedges at Hayricks

Following an approach to Arne Parish Council, a number of Sustainable Wareham members joined councillors, residents and Trees for Dorset to plant a hedgerow and some trees at the Hayricks green space at the weekend. There were so many volunteers it was finished in no time. The hedge with a mix of native species including […]