1. Dorset Wildlife Trust is inviting people to enjoy tea and cake from the Taste* Cafe at the Chesil Beach Centre next month to find out more about the famous beach and wildlife.

On October 1 from 2pm to 3.30pm listen to a talk about the beach and its history and wildlife before enjoying a short walk to visit interesting spots.

Organisers said booking is essential. Call 01305 206191 for more information and to book.

2. Enjoy a guided stroll along the beach at Studland and discover wild food growing in the landscape that surrounds us before enjoying a feast full of the ingredients.

3. On October 7 at Knoll Beach from 11am to 2pm, visitors are being welcomed by National Trust to make the most of the bay before enjoying a wild food lunch cooked outside in a wood fire oven.

4. Try your hand at truffle hunting with dogs in the woods for a walk on the wild side.

Follow the hounds to find the edible treasure on October 1 from 10am to 4.30pm before learning more about truffles and enjoying lunch and afternoon tea sampling a truffle dish at Norburton Hall in Burton Bradstock.

The day is considered one of Countryfile Magazine’s top 10 foraging courses.

Visit englishtruffles.co.uk/hunting/hunting-days/ for full details.

5. A Wild Foods Foraging Walk will be held at 10.30am tomorrow (Sunday September 25) with James Feaver of Hedgerow Harvest. Price £10.

Booking essential. Meet at the learning centre at Durlston Country Park near Swanage.

For further information, visit durlston.co.uk or call 01929 424443.