Wilding Wimborne

Hedgehog Friendly Town meeting

Please note: The next meeting has been changed to Monday 29th September (instead of Thursday 25th).

The Draft Agenda is linked here.  We probably won’t get through everything, but we can make a start and get some consensus on what things we would like the group to focus on. 

Please let Mitch know if you are able to attend by emailing  hedgehogfriendlywimborne@btinternet.com.

Mon, Sep 29 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
Bird Ringing at Deans Court - ALL ON-LINE TICKETS BOOKED

This free bird ringing event is being held at Deans Court on Saturday 18th October.  This is a great opportunity to join the Wilding Wimborne team and check the birds that are found locally to us.  Please wear appropriate clothing and foot wear for this outdoor event.
   
Book your Free Tickets: https://buytickets.at/planetwimborne/1812011
Please note numbers are limited so please order your free tickets.  You can also pick up tickets from the Fair Ground shop in the Corn Market.  

Sat, Oct 18 2025, 9:30 - 11am
Moths at the Museum

Find out about garden wildlife - specifically Moths.

Museum of East Dorset Garden - access at the rear of the museum,  by the Hilda Coles Centre  (where the tea room is, next to the public library)

Fri, Jul 25 2025, 10am - 12pm
Discovering Birds Walk

Dorset Bird Club with Wilding Wimborne.

Meet Dr George Green, a trustee of the Dorset Bird Club with many years of experience in bird watching, for a guided walk around Wimborne Burial ground in search of bird life.  

The tour should last between about one and one and a half hours.  Bring binoculars and wear appropriate clothes and foot wear for this outdoor tour, which will require a good level of mobility.  

Sun, Apr 27 2025, 8:30 - 10am

Wimborne Swifts

Wimborne Swifts

Swifts have always been a feature in our skies above Wimborne. Their distinctive screams as they zip around the Minster, across the square and neighbouring streets, but their numbers have dwindled and they NEED OUR HELP. 

Tree Planting @ Dogdean Sang

Meet at access point via Dewberry Close or Cowslip Road.  If you use what3words, the location is ///scrambles.surpassed.committed

Please wear gloves and bring a spade if you have one.

 

What is a SANG?

A SANG is a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace.  It is a recreational site, created to attract residents of new developments away from designated sites that are protected for their valuable ecology and are sensitive to recreational activities such as dog walking.

Sat, Oct 21 2023, 1 - 3pm

Trees for Wimborne

Image of Trees for Wimborne Logo

Trees for Wimborne considers that it is important that our town plays its part in contributing towards the need for more trees across Britain. We would like to see an increase in tree numbers with the aim of attaining a minimum of 20 % canopy cover in Wimborne and the surrounding areas.  We believe that these trees will create multiple benefits: mitigation against climate change, provision of habitats for wildlife, a more interesting landscape reflecting the changing seasons, and as a joy and comfort for those who live, work and visit Wimborne.