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Small changes for the New Year for a healthier life and a healthier planet

Small changes for the New Year for a healthier life and a healthier planet

How many times have you promised to make a New Year’s resolution, only to falter within the first few days? This year, why not make it easy for yourself and choose something you feel passionate about instead? That way you’re guaranteed to feel better

18 January 2022

Restoring a flooded forest one seedling at a time

Restoring a flooded forest one seedling at a time

Cambodia is known as the kingdom of wetlands. Its seasonally flooded labyrinth of rivers, swamps and islands supports an extraordinary array of wildlife. Its waterways also provide a lifeline for millions, offering a place for people to live, work, travel

6 January 2022

Tutorial: How to make a natural Christmas willow wreath

Tutorial: How to make a natural Christmas willow wreath

Making a wreath base from bendy willow sticks may look complicated, but it’s actually really easy and a wonderful way to decorate your home festively and naturally.

14 December 2021

A life changer

A life changer

Deputy CEO of Natural England and WWT Trustee Alan Law recalls the day that transformed his life.

18 November 2021

Nature stories from childhood

Nature stories from childhood

Memories from two members whose love of nature was kindled from a young age.

18 November 2021

Your audio guide to winter wetland bird calls

Your audio guide to winter wetland bird calls

Winter is the time of year that our wetlands in the UK fill up with unfamiliar waterbird sounds. You might recognise the common mallard, but would you sound out a pintail? Our audio guide to winter wetland birds is here to help.

17 November 2021

What happens when COP26 stops?

What happens when COP26 stops?

WWT’s Director of Conservation, James Robinson, reflects on what has been achieved at COP26, and what still needs to be done.

12 November 2021

Making art out of wildlife

Making art out of wildlife

What do a printmaker, a photographer and painters have in common? They’re all inspired by WWT sites.

8 November 2021

A place to lose yourself

A place to lose yourself

Local resident and photographer Andrew Wilson captures all the beauty of the London Wetland Centre.

8 November 2021

Peregrines at Caerlaverock

Peregrines at Caerlaverock

Learn about these fantastic birds seen regularly on the reserve at Caerlaverock

30 October 2021

10 reasons for families to visit our wetland centres this half term

10 reasons for families to visit our wetland centres this half term

With half term around the corner, we know finding new and exciting things to do can be challenging, especially when the weather isn’t always on side.

22 October 2021

Inspired by our founder

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

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

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

Saving curlews

Mary Colwell on what drove her to fight for one of the UK’s most endangered birds.

5 October 2021