Get your kids all set for an exciting morning of discovery at Bere Marsh Farm. We'll learn all about owls and how to dissect owl pellets, finding out what they had for their dinner! Read more
From delightful explorations in nature to delightfully curated markets, the CRT is proud of our exciting calendar of events.
Each one provides an exciting opportunity to engage and support CRT in our work.
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The ideal activity to keep the kids entertained during the holidays: come and enjoy a free guided nature walk at beautiful Bere Marsh Farm and see how we carry out riverfly monitoring. Read more
Join us for an autumnal fungi foray at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by expert mycologist Andy Knott, we'll explore a variety of habitats as we search for the many species of fungi on the farm. From the tiniest emergent mushrooms so easily overlooked to flamboyant conspicuous species like Fly Agaric, Andy will help identify what we find and have plenty of fascinating facts to share along the way. Read more
Discover an array of moths and butterflies at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by moth expert Jack Oughton, he'll open the moth traps set out around the farm the night before for everyone to see and discuss. We'll then go on an hour's guided nature walk around the farm, focusing on butterflies, as well as the other wildlife spotted along the way. Read more
Join our enchanting bat walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by bat expert Mariko Whyte from the Dorset Bat Group. We'll provide heterodyne detectors for you to use to help identify species, plus Mariko will share many fascinating bat facts along the way. Read more
Set your alarm early and get ready to enjoy the dawn chorus at Bere Marsh Farm, on our guided tour led by birding expert John Lockwood. With John's help, you can identify the birdsong unique to each species. We'll follow this with a warm drink and pastry for breakfast at the Buzz cafe. Read more
Come along to Bere Marsh Farm and learn all about the six native reptile species found in the UK. Led by the CRT’s in-house reptile expert Nick Dobbs, this event will include a guided nature walk. Read more
Discover our series of summer courses at Bere Marsh Farm We invite you to relax, learn, and create, in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm, Dorset this summer. Read more