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Inspired by our founder
Two members explain how Sir Peter Scott propelled them into conservation.
19 October 2021
What COP 26 could mean for wetlands, and the world
If you’re someone who cares about wetlands and keeping our planet healthy, you’ll likely have heard of the landmark COP26 summit starting on 31st October.
15 October 2021
The many roles of a volunteer
Jeanie Money and Abi Mackay each pick a highlight of their much appreciated support for WWT.
13 October 2021
Saving curlews
Mary Colwell on what drove her to fight for one of the UK’s most endangered birds.
5 October 2021
Using ground-breaking technologies to show how biodiverse wetlands can be
WWT’s Laura Weldon, talks citizen science and the new technology that’s helping us monitor our more elusive wetland wildlife, why she champions our less cuddly wetland animals and how despite everything, she’s still hopeful for the future.
22 September 2021
Why the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands matters more than ever
Today Ramsar wetlands cover more than 2.5 million square kilometres around the world – but how did the largest network of protected areas start?
17 September 2021
75 years of wetland conservation
On our 75th Anniversary we wanted to send you a special thank you. So to all our staff, volunteers, members and supporters and everyone who’s ever helped us champion wetlands over the years, this one’s for you…. It’s been an incredi
16 September 2021
Fall for autumn on our wetlands
As the days begin to shorten and the blackberries begin to ripen, a feeling of rest descends over the countryside. The busyness of the spring and summer is over and the natural world is beginning to think about rest and recuperation.
13 September 2021
Ten fascinating facts about WWT founder Sir Peter Scott
Discover the fascinating story of Sir Peter Scott's life and learn about some of his more unusual achievements and passions, from his interest with the Loch Ness monster to the fish that shares his name.
10 September 2021
Why WWT Slimbridge is called the birthplace of modern conservation
On a bright December morning in 1945 two men watched a large flock of geese feeding on the banks of the river Severn in Gloucestershire. As they watched they noticed that the flock contained several different species of geese.
7 September 2021
Birds beat home comforts
Russian ornithologist Anna Belousova was a member of expedition teams roughing it to study Bewick’s swans on the north Russian tundra.
3 September 2021
Inspiring the next generation
WWT Learning Managers Joanne Newbury and Chris Whitehead treat us to their infectious enthusiasm.
31 August 2021
An emergency and an opportunity: a message from WWT's chair
WWT's Chair, Barnaby Briggs, reflects on his first experience at WWT Slimbridge and the last 75 years, and looks forward to the future of the charity.
26 August 2021
Inspired by ducks
Hannah Lane’s childhood visit to WWT Slimbridge has led to a lifetime as a conservation volunteer.
19 August 2021
Finding the spark
Discover how a TV programme about WWT fired Angela Hewitt to set up a nature reserve of her own.
19 August 2021