WITH spring fast approaching there are plenty of ways to get outdoors or find out more about nature with the Dorset Wildlife Trust in March.

DWT holds a number of talks and activities across the county and there is lots on offer next month.

On Friday, March 3, an illustrated talk on why our geological heritage matters will be held at the Bridport United Church Hall on East Street.

It will be given by Sam Scriven, the acting earth science manager at the Jurassic Coast team.

Then, on Saturday, March 4, there is a chance to make a bug house to encourage ladybirds and lacewings in to your garden.

This is at Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre, Weymouth, which will also be open for visitors.

While there, you can follow a self-guided trail, drop in for a hot drink, watch birds on screen and look at wildlife books.

Children must be accompanied at the event and houses can be made from 10am until 4pm.

On the same day, people can head down to the Chesil Beach Centre, Portland, to browse and buy new binoculars or a telescope.

The Opticron Optics Day is from 10am until 4pm with Rob Laughton from Opticron on hand to give expert advice.

It is a chance to try out a range of binoculars and scopes on the wildlife and views of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.

Also at the Chesil Beach Centre, from Saturday March 4 until Sunday, March 26, there will be a mega bird food sale.

There will be deals on a range of garden bird food and feeding items.

On Tuesday, March 7, there is a chance to go birdwatching at Lytchett Bay.

The event runs from 7.45am until 9.45am and is a chance to look for birds at the nature reserve.

Booking is essential for this event on 01202 692033 or email nhoar@dorsetwlidlifetrust.

org.uk If you want to find out more about gardening for wildlife, there is a talk at Fontmell Magna Village Hall.

It is on Wednesday, March 15 from 7.30pm with DWT community conservation officer, Briony Baxter.

Another talk will be held at the Methodist Church on North Street in Wareham on Thursday, March 30.

It is on native British reptiles from 7.30pm and will look at the identification and ecology of them with special reference to the Studland Peninsula.

As well as this a number of work parties and volunteer conservation are held throughout the month around the area and for more inforamtion on these go to www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk