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Wetlands Can! WWT Arundel joins the call to create more wetlands
WWT Arundel in West Sussex joins call to create more wetlands as new research shows huge public support for investment in natural solutions to the climate emergency
20 July 2021
Wetlands Can! WWT's major new campaign calls for the creation of 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands
WWT is today launching a major new public campaign Wetlands Can! urging people to get behind our call for the creation of 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands in the UK to help combat the climate, nature and wellbeing crisis.
20 July 2021
WWT joins group helping to unlock £1bn investment in restoration of saltmarshes
WWT is part of a group set to develop a new “Saltmarsh Code” that could pave the way for £1 billion investment in restoring England’s degraded saltmarshes in order to mitigate climate change, support wildlife and reduce flood risk.
14 July 2021
Be a Wetland Explorer this Summer
Families can discover the wonder of wetlands this summer, with a self-led Wetland Explorer activities at Arundel Wetland Centre. Designed to teach valuable skills while having fun outdoors, these interactive challenges will reconnect visitors young and
11 July 2021
Put wetlands at heart of fight to reach net zero
Two new reports that highlight the urgent need for the Government to act and deliver on its promises to tackle climate change and ensure we can adapt to the challenges we face have been welcomed by WWT.
24 June 2021
WWT welcomes UK risks report that highlights role of nature in tackling climate crisis
WWT has welcomed the Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk report released by the Climate Change Committee which states clearly that we cannot deliver net zero without tackling the nature crisis. Healthy wetlands were mentioned at the report’s la
17 June 2021
Radio 4 drama highlights importance of wetlands to fighting the climate crisis
A new Radio 4 drama that uses the story of a fictional nature reserve to highlight the vital role wetlands can play in fighting the climate crisis starts next week. The Song of the Reed stars Mark Rylance and Sophie Okonedo and will play out in four di
17 June 2021
Arundel officially opens new aviary for 75th Anniversary
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre celebrated the official opening of the Coastal Creek Aviary and the Pelican Cove exhibit on Thurs 10 June. The evening’s activities also toasted the 75th Anniversary of the Wildfowl &Wetlands Trust and the 45th year since Arun
11 June 2021
Coastal Creek Aviary is open to visitors
The new Coastal Creek avairy opened to visitors in April The next time you visit Arundel Wetland Centre, you'll be able to explore the Coastal Creek aviary. The new Coastal Creek aviary is landscaped with rocks, shoreline vegetation and waterfalls, to
24 May 2021
Citizen Science postcards at Arundel
New observations postcard allow visitors to help wardens watch wildlife at Arundel Wetland Centre
22 May 2021
WWT’s response to Environment Secretary’s speech – 18 May 2021
Environment Secretary George Eustice made a major speech today on the UK Government’s plans to protect and restore nature, tackle the climate and biodiversity crises and help deliver Net Zero by 2050.
19 May 2021
Pond dipping & hand feeding open this half term
This half term (May 28-June 6) pack your day out at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre full of family fun with pond dipping sessions, hand feeding the ducks and riding the boat safari! The wildlife viewing hides are open and there are loads of wild ducklings, gos
18 May 2021
BBC Two Springwatch - live from Castle Espie
A WWT site, Castle Espie Wetland Centre in Northern Ireland, has been selected as one of three brand new live locations across the UK to host Springwatch, BBC Two’s popular and long running wildlife programme.
18 May 2021
A new project has been announced today to improve people’s mental health through connecting to ‘watery’ nature
New YouGov research, released by the Mental Health Foundation, has found 65 % of people find being near water improves their mental wellbeing and is their favourite part of nature
13 May 2021
WWT contributes to new report highlighting importance of nature-based solutions in tackling climate change
WWT experts have contributed to a major new report highlighting the importance of nature-based solutions to reaching Net Zero, hitting biodiversity targets, and adapting to climate change.
12 May 2021