As an alternative to Black Friday, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is holding its third Green Thursday on Thursday, November 28.

It aims to encourage local people to support wildlife and nature reserves in Dorset with their purchases this Christmas.

All of the profit from the trust's online shop products and visitor centre gift shops will go straight back into wildlife conservation in the county.

This year, it is asking for help to look after red squirrels and seahorses as part of the Dorset Wildlife Trust wildlife adoption scheme, which will help these vulnerable species and also be a great green gift for wildlife lovers.

New for 2019, is the online only adoption scheme for £15, where you can download your certificate and information leaflets straight away without waiting for your pack in the post. Posted adoption packs cost £20 and include a certificate, cuddly toy, pin badge and species information. Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/shop

DWT Communications Officer, Sally Welbourn, said: “We have been so pleased to provide an alternative to Black Friday, so that wildlife supporters can still buy gifts and support wildlife on their doorstep in Dorset at the same time. 100% of the profits go back into conservation work in Dorset, which is great news for wildlife, and for residents in Dorset, who enjoy the wild spaces we care for.”

The Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre is also taking part in Green Thursday, with offers and discounts on a range of gifts including four bamboo toothbrushes for £9, £5 off any Pippa Hill bronze sculpture and 50% off RRP on Rachel Bright prints. If you’re looking for unique, local, handcrafted gifts The Chesil Centre is also hosting an art and craft exhibition My Wild Dorset until December 8. It features photography, ceramics, illustration and silver jewellery creations by local artists inspired by wild Dorset.

Offers are available at the Chesil Beach Centre from Green Thursday until Christmas, while stocks last. Gifts are also available The Wild Seas Centre in Kimmeridge, and the Kingcombe Centre in west Dorset.