News - London

Ducklings and daffodils

Ducklings and daffodils

See the newly hatched ducklings take their first dip Chocolate eggs are nice, but not very exciting to look at. So this Easter skip along to WWT London Wetland Centre to see the duckling displays during which you can follow the progress of real-life Easte

16 March 2011

Top five tips for wildlife gardening

Top five tips for wildlife gardening

The primroses pushing their heads above ground are a sign that it’s time to start planning your gardening calendar for the year. As well as considering the plants and shrubs that need your attention before they blossom into life, spare a thought too for

11 March 2011

Saving the world’s rarest duck and other wetland wildlife tales

Saving the world’s rarest duck and other wetland wildlife tales

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March, 2011 In July 2009 an expedition to Madagascar confirmed that there were just 20 Madagascan pochards left in the wild and only six of those were female. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) teamed up with Durrell Wildlife Co

1 March 2011

Festival of gardening at WWT London Wetland Centre

Festival of gardening at WWT London Wetland Centre

Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 March, Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 April 2011 Whether you are an avid gardener or an amateur planning to plant your first window box, get ready for spring with a series of talks, walks and demonstrations at WWT London Wetland Centre. A

15 February 2011

Reptiles undercover!

Reptiles undercover!

Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 February Get half term off to a wild start by uncovering the secret world of reptiles at WWT London Wetland Centre. All weekend there will be snakes, hissing cockroaches, giant millipedes, turtles, lizards and many more for you t

14 February 2011

Chris Packham awards photography prizes at WWT London Wetland Centre

Chris Packham awards photography prizes at WWT London Wetland Centre

Photographer and TV naturalist Chris Packham spent the day at WWT London Wetland Centre on Monday to judge and present six national prizes for WWT's photography competition. All finalists were invited to the winners’ day to be on hand for individual fe

27 January 2011