Getting to know our Native Trees

Mon May 04 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm UTC+01:00

Colliton Park | Dorchester

Dorchester Walking Festival
Publisher/HostDorchester Walking Festival
Getting to know our Native Trees
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Learn a bit about how the amazing ways in which trees live alongside us.
About this Event

Looking at the key features of at least 10 common native trees so that hopefully you will be able to identify them in future. Learn a bit about how the amazing ways in which trees live alongside us.

Proceeds from this walk will be donated to Trees for Dorset

Walk Leader: Julie Lonnen

Walk length: 2-4 km

Walk start: Steps of County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester DT1 1XJ

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Wheelchair/pushchair accessible

No dogs please

Terms and conditions:

We offer refunds up to 7 days before any booked walks.

Dogs are welcome on many of our walks, however, they must be kept in control on a lead. If they are a nuisance, your walk leader will have the right to ask you to leave the walk.

Please arrive at the meeting point a minimum of 10 minutes before the advertised start time. Walks will start on time whether all participants have arrived or not. Finishing times are approximate and may vary.

The walk leader is in complete charge of the walk. Routes/events may be changed and distances are approximate.

Walks will only be cancelled if conditions could put participants in danger. The organisers will contact participants directly should this be the case.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

It is the responsibility of all participants to ensure that they are physically fit enough to take part in the walks they have booked onto.

It is essential that all participants wear appropriate footwear, clothing and equipment.

Dorchester Walking Festival contact: 07983 897051

Organised by Dorchester Town Council


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Colliton Park, Colliton Park, Dorchester, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 7.00

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