Get involved
Lend the dormice a hand
You don’t need to be an expert — just curious, and happy to spend a morning in the woods. Here’s how to join in.
Everyone’s welcome
No experience necessary
Nearly everyone in the group started out knowing very little about dormice — just a soft spot for wildlife and a willingness to learn. Our sessions are always led by trained, licensed surveyors, so you’ll be shown everything as you go. Bring some wellies, a flask, and a bit of curiosity; we’ll do the rest.
Ways to get involved
Summer · Apr–Oct
Join a monitoring session
Come out once a month to check nest boxes with the team, weigh and record any dormice we find, and tuck them safely back to sleep.
Winter
Help in the woods
Lend a hand on a winter work day — coppicing, planting, and mending nest boxes — keeping the woodland in good heart for spring. No skills needed.
All year
Become a member
For just £5 a year you can join our monthly sessions and help fund the group’s work. It’s the simplest way to become part of it all.
Say hello
Get in touch
Whether you’d like to come along, report a dormouse sighting, or simply ask a question — choose what it’s about and drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you.
More ways to help
Can’t make it to the woods?
You can still make a real difference — pop on a dormouse tee from our shop, every sale helps fund the group’s work.
Prefer email? Reach us at Nottsdormousegroup@gmail.com
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