Lunch & Learn at Chesil: The return of beavers to Dorset
Join us at the Wild Chesil Centre for a talk about the return of beavers to Dorset followed by a hot soup lunch from the Pebble Pig Cafe.
Come along to the Wild Chesil Centre to hear about the return of beavers to Dorset by Dorset Wildlife Trust's Rivers Conservation Officer, Steve Oliver, followed by a delicious hot soup lunch from the Pebble Pig Cafe.
Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber) are once again recognised as being a resident native species in England. They are one of the world’s most adept natural engineers, with an incredible ability to create new wetlands, restore habitats and promote biodiversity, benefitting a wide range of other species.
Dorset Wildlife Trust released two beavers back in February 2021, as part of an enclosed scientific study looking at the impact's beavers have on their environment. Learn about these unique mammals and discover how the beavers have been doing since being on site, and how their industrious habits have affected the hydrology and wildlife in the project area.
You’ll hear from Steve Oliver, Dorset Wildlife Trust's Rivers Conservation Officer, who will talk about this exciting local project, what the future holds and how DWT are trying to raise awareness and understanding about beavers returning to Dorset, as we learn to live alongside these influential mammals once again.
The talk will start 11:00 and will last approximately 1 hour. Please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time. The soup, which is included in the ticket price, will be served after the talk.
There is a large pay and display car park (Chesil Beach Pay & Display) next to the Wild Chesil Centre. Please note, parking charges are not included in the event ticket cost.
If coming by public transport, the number 1 bus runs regularly between Weymouth and Portland. If travelling from Weymouth direction the closest bus stop is Wyke Regis, opposite Ferrybridge and if travelling from Portland direction is Wyke Regis, Chesil Beach Holiday Park. It is then approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the centre.
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Photo © James Burland
Join us at the Wild Chesil Centre for a talk about the return of beavers to Dorset followed by a hot soup lunch from the Pebble Pig Cafe.
Come along to the Wild Chesil Centre to hear about the return of beavers to Dorset by Dorset Wildlife Trust's Rivers Conservation Officer, Steve Oliver, followed by a delicious hot soup lunch from the Pebble Pig Cafe.
Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber) are once again recognised as being a resident native species in England. They are one of the world’s most adept natural engineers, with an incredible ability to create new wetlands, restore habitats and promote biodiversity, benefitting a wide range of other species.
Dorset Wildlife Trust released two beavers back in February 2021, as part of an enclosed scientific study looking at the impact's beavers have on their environment. Learn about these unique mammals and discover how the beavers have been doing since being on site, and how their industrious habits have affected the hydrology and wildlife in the project area.
You’ll hear from Steve Oliver, Dorset Wildlife Trust's Rivers Conservation Officer, who will talk about this exciting local project, what the future holds and how DWT are trying to raise awareness and understanding about beavers returning to Dorset, as we learn to live alongside these influential mammals once again.
The talk will start 11:00 and will last approximately 1 hour. Please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time. The soup, which is included in the ticket price, will be served after the talk.
There is a large pay and display car park (Chesil Beach Pay & Display) next to the Wild Chesil Centre. Please note, parking charges are not included in the event ticket cost.
If coming by public transport, the number 1 bus runs regularly between Weymouth and Portland. If travelling from Weymouth direction the closest bus stop is Wyke Regis, opposite Ferrybridge and if travelling from Portland direction is Wyke Regis, Chesil Beach Holiday Park. It is then approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the centre.
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Photo © James Burland
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- 2 hours
- In person
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Location
Dorset Wildlife Trust Wild Chesil Centre
Portland Beach Road
Portland DT4 9XE
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