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Be a Wetland Explorer this Summer

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

WWT urges people to listen to a quirky alternative this International Dawn Chorus Day

WWT urges people to listen to a quirky alternative this International Dawn Chorus Day

From the song of warblers to the pee-wit of lapwings, we are urging people to get out into local wetlands and listen to the unusual and often outlandish sounds of wetland birds this International

29 April 2021

New study confirms vital role of wetlands for climate change goals

New study confirms vital role of wetlands for climate change goals

A new Natural England study showing the importance of nature in hitting net zero confirms the vital role wetlands have to play in reaching climate change targets.

23 April 2021

Wildlife spotting this April at Arundel

Wildlife spotting this April at Arundel

Our wildlife hides are currently closed but there are many ways and places to experience wildlife this spring at Arundel Wetland Centre.

19 April 2021