News
First buffalo born in simple plan for Cambodia wetlands
A Cambodian family has received its first buffalo calf, born to a buffalo loaned to them by a Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) scheme to beat poverty and help the environment. WWT's "buffalo bank" loans poor communities in the Mekong Delta working anim
1 February 2016
Your support gets wetland wildlife on TV
BBC Autumnwatch film a slice of cake in the Caerlaverock café. We don't know why either. Thank you to all our supporters, as always, for helping to save wetlands in the UK and around the world. Wetlands are so import
28 January 2016
Show the love this Valentine's Day
Your own little green heart - wear it with pride! Your local wetland centre is a great place to go for a Valentine’s Day date with someone you love. WWT has teamed up with the Climate Coalition to invite you to ‘s
27 January 2016
It's nearly gardening time again!
If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, the mild weather might get you out gardening a bit earlier this year. Here are a couple of things you probably know already, but are always worth keeping in mind to protect our native wetlands and wildlife.
27 January 2016
WWT's Big Splash: national puddle jumping championships this half term
Children of all ages are encouraged to get out in the fresh air and have fun jumping in puddles this February half term with WWT’s Big Splash - the national puddle jumping championship. The Big Splash takes place at all nine WWT wetland centres. Kids
26 January 2016
Europe’s most endangered swans have their first political champion
South West MEP Julie Girling today became the first ever Bewick’s Swan Champion on a visit to the world-famous Bewick’s swan roost at Slimbridge, headquarters of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT). L-R: RSPB's Pau
15 January 2016
Wetland birds’ lives revealed in WWT science journal
New aspects of the lives of wetland birds are revealed for the first time in the latest issue of Wildfowl, published by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT). The charity’s annual scientific journal is a way of sharing new research that could help conser
7 January 2016
A plan for nature and for you
"More protection for dinosaurs please!" Whatever matters to you, let us know. It’s a new year, new beginnings and time to maybe think about improving your well-being and the world around you. That could include thi
4 January 2016
Happy new year, and happy birthday!
A very happy new year to you from all of us at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. In 2016 we’ll celebrate 70 years since Sir Peter Scott founded WWT. Scott wrote in his autobiography: “I have an itch to create, and my life is too short for all the thi
1 January 2016
Fashion a Finial? What's that?
Its the finial countdown ... ! There are still spaces in our Make a Straw Finial workshop on Sat. 17 Oct. What is a finial? Its the bird or animal made from straw traditionally attached to the top of thatched buildings. Join community artist Anna Twinam-C
6 October 2015
Roadworks on Oct 4 & 28 still allow easy access to Arundel Wetland Centre
Roadworks on the Fitzalan Bridge section of the A27 begin on Oct 3. There are two Sundays when the Fitzalan Bridge will be closed all day with a diversion in effect: Oct 4 and Oct 18. This will not affect drivers coming to Arundel Wetland Centre from th
4 October 2015
Discover beaks, feathers and feet this Sunday
Discover Birds Day Sun 20 Sept at Arundel Wetland Centre Education officer Lizzy Pearce demonstrates some of the props used in the ‘Discover Beaks, Feathers and Feet’ workshop this Sunday afternoon at Arundel Wetland C
14 September 2015
Don't go buggy on the A27, travel by train to Insect Weekend with 2for1 admission
Banded Sexton beetle at Arundel by David Barrett. Want a day out with the family this weekend but are worried about the Festival of Speed slowing down the traffic on the A27? Instead take the train to visit Arundel We
25 June 2015
Wild food & medicine workshop this weekend
Jonathon Huet is leading bushcraft skill workshops this summer at WWT Arundel. There are still places available on this Saturday’s Wild Food & Medicine workshop at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Bushcraft bard Jona
18 June 2015
A Natural Partnership with Aldingbourne Trust
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre has joined forces with the Aldingbourne Trust and on a joint horticulture project. The Aldingbourne Trust supports adults with learning disabilities across West Sussex and their flagship site is located at the Aldingbourne Count
12 June 2015