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WWT receives cash boost from Disney Conservation Fund to continue to improve wetlands for people and wildlife in Madagascar
UK charity WWT has been awarded a $49,600 grant by the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) for its work to save the world’s rarest duck, the Madagascar pochard. The conservation charity has been working in the northern regions of the island to restore a vast
15 October 2020
Fall for nature’s spectacle at WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre this autumn
Just as wetlands offer sanctuary to thousands of animals over the colder months, they also make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn.
5 October 2020
Whither Shall I Wander?
An exhibition of stunning textile work based on the natural world.
3 October 2020
Wild Goose Festival 2020
A new festival in Dumfries to celebrate the return of the wild geese to Dumfries and Galloway!
2 October 2020
Swan Spectacular
The whooper swans have started arriving back at Caerlaverock!
29 September 2020
The geese are arriving!
The Svalbard barnacle geese that visit the Solway each winter are on their way and some have already arrived!
29 September 2020
Fall for nature’s spectacle at WWT wetland centres this autumn
Just as wetlands offer sanctuary to thousands of animals over the colder months, they also make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn. For our wetlands, it is a spectacular time of year.
29 September 2020
Autumn Equinox
The autumn equinox is a signal for migration to begin!
22 September 2020
Our response to the UN’s GBO-5 report: Humanity at a crossroads
Summary The Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 (GBO-5) report, published by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on 15 September, offers an authoritative overview of the state of nature now. It is a school report on the world’s progress in meet
16 September 2020
Living Planet Report shows a dramatic decline in freshwater species - giving more urgency to implement Emergency Recovery Plan
A key element of the 2020 Living Planet Report's Freshwater Deep Dive, this scientific paper outlines a revolutionary plan to reverse the rapid decline in the world’s freshwater species and habitats while protecting our life support systems.
10 September 2020
Stewartry Camera Club
We are pleased to announce the re-opening of our gallery space at WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre!
9 September 2020
Our response to the State of the Environment speech
In response to Sir James Bevan's speech today at the launch of the Environment Agency's State of the Environment report, WWT's Director of Conservation, Dr James Robinson said: Sir James is right to say investing in a healthy environment is about t
8 September 2020
Autumn fruits
From August onwards, berries abound around the reserve!
4 September 2020
EU countries choose health over poison in historic vote to ban lead shot in wetlands
A huge leap towards ending the suffering of millions of waterbirds from lead poisoning has been taken following a momentous vote to ban lead shot in and around wetlands.
4 September 2020
Conservation Grazing at Caerlaverock
Our Hebridean sheep and Longhorn cows are working hard to help us with our habitat management
3 September 2020