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Living Wetland Theatre Shortlisted in Awards

Living Wetland Theatre Shortlisted in Awards

We're delighted to have had our Living Wetland Theatre shortlisted in this year’s Landscape Institute Awards 2023.

25 September 2023

 Godwit Futures Project awarded £400,000 to bolster endangered waders

Godwit Futures Project awarded £400,000 to bolster endangered waders

WWT’s Godwit Futures project is among those that have today been awarded a share of an incredible £14.5m from Natural England to revive England's endangered species.

14 September 2023

Let WWT and Quentin Blake inspire an autumn of adventure and wonder.

Let WWT and Quentin Blake inspire an autumn of adventure and wonder.

As autumn arrives, a new season collection of Quentin Blake’s distinctive illustrations, influenced by wetlands and nature, give a new insight into the wonderful walking trails at WWT Slimbridge.

8 September 2023

Flock Together visit WWT Arundel

Flock Together visit WWT Arundel

Birdwatching and nature collective Flock Together visited WWT Arundel Wetland Centre in West Sussex on Sunday 3 September for a field trip which took place under bright blue skies and late summer sunshine.

5 September 2023

Wetlands at risk – Government backslides on promise to protect nature through plans to remove vital anti-pollution law

Wetlands at risk – Government backslides on promise to protect nature through plans to remove vital anti-pollution law

WWT is deeply concerned by this week’s announcement that the government plans to scrap nutrient neutrality legislation designed to protect our most vulnerable rivers, streams and lakes from extra sewage and other pollution from new homes.

1 September 2023

Could specially engineered wetlands help clean up the UK's polluted waterways?

Could specially engineered wetlands help clean up the UK's polluted waterways?

WWT calls for national pilot scheme to be established in the UK by 2025.

3 August 2023

An otter-ly adorable pair have moved in

An otter-ly adorable pair have moved in

Come visit our brand-new furry friends this summer – guaranteed to get the “awwww” factor.

30 July 2023

Raindrops are falling and WWT Slimbridge is calling

Raindrops are falling and WWT Slimbridge is calling

Don’t let rain stop play during the summer holidays.

28 July 2023

WWT Slimbridge on Great British Railway Journeys

WWT Slimbridge on Great British Railway Journeys

WWT Slimbridge featured on Great British Railway Journeys with Michael Portillo on 21 July.

22 July 2023

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake Exhibition Now Open

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake Exhibition Now Open

We are delighted that our Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake exhibition is now open!

21 July 2023

Mini-wetland revolution could help wildlife beat the heat and boost urban biodiversity

Mini-wetland revolution could help wildlife beat the heat and boost urban biodiversity

This summer, we are calling for everyone to build their own tiny ponds, drainpipe wetlands and bog gardens in backyards and on balconies to help nature thrive in soaring temperatures and help reverse the UK’s devastating decline in biodiversity.

11 July 2023

Generation Wild wins top education award

Generation Wild wins top education award

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s nature connection project Generation Wild has won Gold at this year’s BIAZA awards.

10 July 2023

New Slimbridge Shuttle

New Slimbridge Shuttle

Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership and WWT Slimbridge are excited to announce the launch of the Slimbridge Shuttle.

6 July 2023

WWT Slimbridge Wins ‘Family Day Out Venue of the Year 2023’

WWT Slimbridge Wins ‘Family Day Out Venue of the Year 2023’

We are excited to be crowned winners in the 2023 SoGlos Awards.

30 June 2023

Celebrating Pride month

Celebrating Pride month

A message from Chief Executive, Sarah Fowler on celebrating Pride month at WWT.

28 June 2023