Families across the North East can follow in the muddy footsteps of Washington Wetland Centre’s rangers this school summer holiday, with a host of daily hands-on activities designed to teach conservation skills while having fun outdoors.
Take part in our self-led trail – completing your handbook of essential wetland ranger tasks as you go – or join us for an exciting staff-led session, with interactive challenges and role-play elements to suit all ages.
Check out our handy timetable of events here or see our What’s On pages for full event listings and discover lots of reasons to keep coming back all summer long!
What new wetland ranger skill will you learn during your visit? Pick up a FREE handbook on arrival and tick off the Junior Wetland Rangers tasks while you explore our wonderful wetlands, discovering incredible wildlife and amazing habitats as you go. Self-led, available throughout the day, all summer long.
Add to your Junior Wetland Rangers experience with one of our hands-on, staff-led activities; designed to connect visitors of all ages with wetland nature through wild play and exploration. Dates and times vary – please see our What’s On pages for full details.
John Gowland, one of WWT Washington’s real-life wetland rangers, said: “I love being a wetland ranger for WWT and helping to care for and protect our amazing wetland wildlife.
“This summer, we thought families would welcome the chance to experience what it’s like to be a ranger through special fun-packed, mini adventures, which include activities that I do as part of my day-to-day job.
“Hopefully, we’ll also inspire some of our younger visitors to become the wetland rangers of the future; helping to create a world where healthy wetland nature thrives and enriches lives.”
Junior Wetland Rangers runs throughout the summer from Saturday 23 July until Sunday 4 September. Open daily from 10am-5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm) and cost is included in admission.
If you've been inspired to explore Washington Wetland Centre this summer, find out more and book your visit online.