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Behind-the-Scenes to Fathers Go Feral!
Behind-the-Scenes Tours – On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June Find out more about how the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust manage a complex mosaic of intertidal and freshwater habitats. Grounds and Reserve Manager, Kerry Mackie, will take you behind the sce
5 June 2012
Celebrate the Jubilee weekend and June half-term with a jam-packed line-up at Castle Espie!
Get into the swing of spring and venture down to WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend. From fluffy ducklings, behind-the-scenes tours, to puppet shows, paper puppet workshops and history tours - there’s something for the
22 May 2012
Dixieland Band Jazz it up on Strangford Lough
Music from Bill Cheney and the Bourbon Swing Jazz Band, one of Northern Ireland’s best Dixieland bands will provide the perfect Sunday afternoon while enjoying the best views of Strangford Lough with the sound of summer in the background. So join us t
15 May 2012
The Natural World from a Woman’s Perspective
On Saturday 19th May at 2pm, Castle Espie Gallery, one of Northern Ireland’s premier environmental art spaces, will be opening the doors to ‘Natural Forms’, an exhibition by the Ulster Society of Women Artists (U.S.W.A.). The U.S.W.A. was founded in
9 May 2012
Strangford Stop-Over for Icelandic birds
Film buffs will remember the line, “If you build it, they will come”, from ‘Field of Dreams’. Wildlife management is often this simple - if you provide a habitat that meets the needs of wildlife, it will come. At WWT this seems to have happened.
7 May 2012
Close Encounters of the fluffy, wild & behind-the-scenes kind at WWT Castle Espie this May.
May Madness at Castle Espie – from behind-the-scenes to footprints and fossils. May beckons and with warmer weather just around the corner, WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre outside Comber has lots of entertaining events planned for the May half-term we
1 May 2012
Feather & Fin an exhibition which paints Strangford Lough in Watercolour
On the 21st April at 10am Castle Espie Gallery, Ireland’s only environmental art space, will be opening the doors to the watercolour exhibition ‘’Feather and Fin.” This is the inspired title of an exhibition by artist, Barbara Allen. The e
9 April 2012
Castle Espie through the Lens Regional Winners
WWT Castle Espie Wetlands Centre, Co Down, has named the three regional winners in the Winter heat of its nationwide photography competition. 'Right behind you dear' captured by Brian Dunseath From the abstr
2 April 2012
Scott’s forgotten legacy?
WWT Inspiring Generations appeal video WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre - Inspiring generations to come. Captain Scott is remembered for his incredible bravery, fortitude and self-belief, and his Antarctic expeditions and research findings inspired people
29 March 2012
14 Baby Duckling hatch perfect timing for Easter at Castle Espie
14 Little Ducklings captured by Richie Lort Spring is in the air and WWT Castle Espie was delighted to see the arrival of 14 little adorable mallard ducklings hatch at the weekend. The main breeding season is in full
26 March 2012
Find out about the Birds & the Bees at Castle Espie's Gardening Weekend
Alittle bit of spring by Richie Lort Whether you have a tiny backyard, a strip of lawn or a huge back garden; everyone can do their bit to create a bountiful oasis for wildlife. So join us for ‘Wildlife in your Gard
19 March 2012
Discover Wildlife Wonders
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre is celebrating gardening for wildlife throughout March by hosting a medley of green-fingered events and activities. Events begin this weekend so bring the family down for a morning or afternoon of Den Building. Kids will, w
14 March 2012
Festival of Gardening for Wildlife
WWT Castle Espie will be celebrating gardening for wildlife throughout March by inspiring the community to make the most of the smallest patch of outdoor space and offering advice on how to entice wildlife into your garden. The Festival of Garde
6 March 2012
Strangford Lough becomes emerged in the world of art
Turning Tides & Nests Exhibition On the 3rd of March at 2pm Castle Espie Gallery, Ireland’s only environmental art space, will be opening the doors to the exhibition ‘Turning Tides and Nests.” This is the inspired title of a joint exhibition by
26 February 2012
Castle Espie Calls for Learning Volunteers
As a charity, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust relies on the generous support of volunteers to help with conservation work and other daily tasks. WWT Castle Espie learning department require volunteers to assist with the design, delivery, and development
22 February 2012