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Could urban areas be about to get wetter? Natural England’s new Green Infrastructure Standards
We know that putting wetlands in urban areas brings a whole host of benefits to communities from increased wellbeing, to resilience to flooding and heatwaves. This and other natural features that deliver benefits for people and nature are often called “green infrastructure”. This essentially means all the bits of green and blue dotted across the places where we live and work that help communities thrive.
Picture this: Thriving wetlands
On, 2 February 2023, we unveiled a spectacular 3D floor mural in the heart of Bristol to engage people with what wetlands are and why they matter, as part of our Wetlands Can campaign. We then worked with our visitor centres and Blue Recovery Leaders Group partners to take it on tour to London, Llanelli in Wales, Martin Mere in Lancashire and Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire.
What did COP15 do for wetlands?
WWT welcomes the adoption of an ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework that recognises the importance of wetlands.
Bag a book this Christmas
To give you a helping hand with your Christmas shopping we asked some of our friends and colleagues to tell us about their favourite wetland themed books.
Get all the family outdoors this winter and discover our wild side
There’s nothing like wrapping up warm and getting out there for a winter adventure. So why not plan a visit to one of our wetland centres?
Why we need wetlands for all
No one should miss out on the wonder and wellbeing blue spaces provide – it's crucial to level up inequalities in urban spaces across the UK by creating more ponds, streams and other wetlands in our cities.
What happened at COP27 for wetlands?
If you’re someone who keeps track of environmental news, you’ll likely have heard of the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) that has been taking place in Egypt for the past two weeks.
Unforgettable wildlife encounters: UK coastal marshes
Biologist and nature writer Dr Amy-Jane Beer reflects on sharing the wondrous spectacle of a dawn goose flight with her young son.
Special places to experience nature’s most spectacular show
Nature is pulling out all the stops before winter settles in. Get front row seats at our wetland centres and immerse yourself in a performance that will lift your mood, engage your senses and have you awestruck with the sheer splendour.
One to spot… Eider
Get ready to fall for the charms of the UK's heaviest – and chattiest – sea duck, at one of our WWT wetland sites.
Hidden Depths: Photography Reveals the Emotional Landscape
There is growing evidence that spending time in blue spaces supports emotional health and wellbeing.
Use your voice to secure a ban on lead ammunition
We believe it’s time to get rid of lead shot for good. Here WWT’s Ecosystem Health & Social Dimensions Manager, Julia Newth, tells us why it’s so important.
Autumn reserves roundup
After a busy summer across WWT’s reserves our teams have a long list of seasonal jobs to get through in preparation for the colder months ahead.
Calling all eek!splorers
Join us for a fantastic fun wildlife learning eek!sperience for all the family this half term
Get into birdwatching
Visiting a wetland at the beginning of autumn is a very exciting experience.