
Image Copyright Dorset Wildlife Trust. Dr George McGavin (President of the Dorset Wildlife Trust) during a visit to a local school.
Join Dr George McGavin https://www.georgemcgavin.com/, one of the UK’s leading entomologists and authorities on the natural world, as well as an acclaimed TV and radio presenter, along with Prof Genoveva Esteban (microbial ecologist from SciTech in Life and Environmental Sciences), at the Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Kingcombe Visitor Centre. Together, they will examine the captivating world of pond life, including microbes. Find full details about the event and location here: Dipping into Pond Life | Dorset Wildlife Trust
Date: Saturday 8th March 2025. Two drop-in sessions: 10:30am to 12:30pm; and 1:30pm to 3:30pm
The event is free. No booking required. Everyone is welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
We will meet at Kingcombe Visitor Centre, Kingcombe Rd, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester DT2 0EQ. Parking is available on site.
This event is organised by Prof G. Esteban in collaboration with the Dorset Wildlife Trust as part of the Dorchester Science Festival https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/dorchester-science-festival/, an exciting programme of events to celebrate British Science Week, 7 – 16 March 2025.
Science for all, and all for Science!










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