Friends of Durlston
Friends of Durlston are a diverse, friendly group, established in 1988 to provide opportunities for local, regular and occasional visitors to support and play a role in the management of
Some Friends are active and enthusiastic volunteers, others are less actively involved but still enjoy the monthly newsletter, regular meetings and many other membership benefits. The support of the Friends has been a key factor in retaining high quality services at Durlston. Awards such as being designated a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a 'Special Area of Conservation' and being voted 'Britains Favourite Country Park' highlight the continuing success of Durlston's management and are a fitting reward for all the conservation and survey work carried out by Friends.
A Friends Evening is held at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of most months. Enjoy a varied programme of talks from guest speakers, catch up with Park news and wildlife sightings, share your views and ideas with the Rangers or just take the chance to socialise… just come along.
Reduced rates for Car Parking, Guided Walks and events.
Many Friends enjoy an active role at Durlston. Friends are involved in almost every aspect of managing this unique site – from joining our weekly practical work parties, staffing the Visitor Centre, checking nest-boxes, designing displays or putting on events, fundraising - whatever your skills or interests, there are plenty of ways to join in! No experience necessary as full training is provided.
Each year a small group of Friends are elected to the Executive Committee, who have a direct say in the management of Durlston.
Some Friends play a quiet role, attending the occasional meeting and receiving the newsletters – simply by joining Friends of Durlston, you are helping to conserve and enhance one of England’s most important sites for wildlife and geology.Make a Difference Now
Dolphin Watch Hut and volunteer
Monitoring weather data
Staffing the information desk
Spend, Save and Support
Your chance to raise funds for Durlston Project without spending any extra money, if you are ordering goods and facilities on-line - go to Buy.at/durlston and if you can find what you want through this site we will receive a proportion or set fee depending on the goods.
Fundraising for Friends of Durlston
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