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Bats and owls and badgers? If that sounds like a night to remember, you should join us on an evening walk. You will head out onto the reserve with a knowledgeable warden to make the most of the lovely dusk light and try to spot some night creatures. There is possibility of seeing badgers, bats, […]
Nine postcards. One epic adventure Oh no! Pelican Postie has dropped their postbag, scattering mail across our wetland centres. Can you find the lost postcards, discover who wrote them, and work out where the world's animals are spending their summer holidays? Which creature’s been backpacking for 4,000 miles? And who’s got themselves a summer job […]
Join us to discover the moths that make our reserve home! We will be opening moth traps and identifying the moths. Come ready with your curiosity and questions as we go through what we find! It will be a showcase of our moths but we will also talk about the conservation work we are doing […]
With a degree in Botany and Zoology, Louise Mortlock has had a lifelong fascination with the variety and complexity of the living world. The intrinsic beauty of form has brought inspiration to her work in clay. Many of Louise's finished pieces are designed to adorn and enhance the outdoor environment. Their colour, texture and character […]
Deepen your connection to nature in our relaxed workshop where we will learn to look closer and notice more. The workshop will involve a walk of the reserve with regular […]
You are never too old for pond dipping! Join us on on this grown-ups only pond dipping session to get elbow deep with aquatic invertebrates. Drop in and we will […]
Ceramicist Julian Francis, printmaker Malcolm Davies and painter Suzanne Stuart Davies worked on exhibitions together for many years. Julian and Suzanne continue to collaborate and this exhibition features their recent work alongside some late examples of Malcolm’ prints (who died in 2014). The Solway Firth has been a constant source of stimulation, the background to […]
Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails and more. New experiences around every corner: Activity trails – Follow Bing’s Nature Explorers trail to discover fun-filled challenges and amazing wildlife facts. Be sure to pick […]
Would you like to join us at Caerlaverock and discover how to record your nature experiences? For some, nothing is more intimidating than a blank page. Come along to our workshop and conquer this fear! In a small group, we will walk the reserve, learning how to gather and focus ideas and carrying out writing […]
Build your confidence in wetland bird identification at our reserve and learn how to get involved in recording the birds you see. Join a friendly warden who will help show where and what species to look out for when birding, as well as sharing more information about wetland habitats and wildlife. This is a great […]
Viking are joining us for two days at the end of April! A rep from Viking Optical will be in the centre with many items from their ranges, ready to answer any and all questions! Drop in to quiz them, test out new binos and scopes and perhaps buy yourself some new kit. 10am - […]
This Easter weekend, join us at WWT Caerlaverock as we say farewell for now to our overwintering geese. On our dusk flight walk, you can witness the stunning spectacle of […]
This Easter weekend, join us at WWT Caerlaverock as we say farewell for now to our overwintering geese. Come and meet a warden to learn more about barnacle geese, their […]
Experience the sights and sounds of many swans, ducks and geese at the daily swan feed! Watch the antics of our wonderful Whooper swans, whilst listening to the commentated feed by the warden. Learn about their individual characters and incredible annual migration from Iceland. Enjoy from the comfort of our accessible observatory with chances to […]
Do you want to delve deeper into your nature experiences? Or are you a writer looking to turn your pen to a new niche? Try our Thumbnail Nature Writing Workshop! Join us on a walk of the reserve to gather inspiration and take part in writing exercises before producing a short piece of nature writing […]
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