Arundel News
Winter Wellness Weekend is Nov 3-4
Try free taster sessions on mindfulness, yoga and more to stay healthy and stress free this winter. Winter can be a difficult time for some: shorter, darker days limit our time outdoors while the financial pressures a
30 October 2018
Rare plant returns after century’s absence
Wardens Abbie Hobbs and Suzi Lanaway planting 400 triangular club-rush seedlings at Arundel Wetland Centre A plant so rare that it was only found in a patch smaller than a doormat has been reintroduced to the A
7 August 2018
Wooly mowers to manage meadow
One of 19 Jacob sheep introduced onto the grazing marsh habitat this summer. Pic: Paul Stevens Nineteen Jacob sheep were introduced into the wet grassland habitat to help manage the area on Tues 24 July. Reserv
30 July 2018
Big Butterfly Count 2018 begins
Take part in this national survey when you visit Arundel Wetland Centre or in your own garden or park. Female common blue butterfly photographed by Paul Stevens Visitors to Arundel Wetland Centre can help save
26 July 2018
Cream Tea & Chat about Climate Change with local MP Nick Herbert
Nick Herbert, MP dropped in for a heart-to-heart on climate change with Arundel staff and town residents. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre invited Rt Hon Nick Herbert, MP for Arundel & South Downs to join them on Friday
7 July 2018
Wildflowers walks are the bomb this July!
Meadowsweet, the favourite strewing herb of Queen Elizabeth the first! Wildflowers are ‘da bomb’ at Arundel Wetland Centre in summer… the seed bomb that is. Every ‘Wildflower Wednesday’ this July when you
28 June 2018
Notable club-tailed dragonfly shopping at Arundel
Female club-tailed dragonfly, a nationally notable species, sits in the window of WWT gift shop. While the wardens were out on a survey counting over 600 dragonflies of 12 species around the reserve at Arundel Wetland
21 June 2018
Its Pondemonium this Sussex Day!
Reserve Manager Paul Stevens leads a walk to new ponds habitats created with a grant from Viridor Sussex Day is June 16 and we are celebrating Sussex's smaller wildlife at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre with our Pondemoni
12 June 2018
Moth Morning experiences at Arundel Wetland Centre
Eyed hawkmoth just released from after April moth survey pauses on a fence post. Pale hassock, flame-shouldered and light brocade sounds like a fashion show but these creatures may eat the clothes instead of wear them
5 June 2018
Wet half term doesn't stop New Life
The Learning Teams helps kids get hands on with eggs, feathers and nests on the roaming New Life Trolley every day during half term. The New Life event at Arundel Wetland Centre has been running daily despite the unpr
31 May 2018
VIP duckling Louis hatches at Arundel Wetland Centre
Louis the white-headed duckling is a member of an endangered species Meet duckling 'Louis' who just hatched out at WWT Arundel on Sat 28 April. This baby white-headed duck is a VIP – belonging to one of the most end
28 April 2018
Arundel Grabs the Gap for wildflowers
Volunteer Pauline Jones has been helping Grab the Gap at WWT Arundel. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre has taken up the challenge to ‘Grab the Gap’ and fill it with wildflowers this spring. The British & Irish Assoc
26 April 2018
Join Dusty’s Giant Easter Duck Hunt
(c) Ben Cherry Friday 30 March – Sun 15 April Help Dusty Duck find our cheeky GIANT yellow ducks hiding around the stunning Arundel Wetland Centre reserve during the Easter holidays! Get outside and having a quackin
13 March 2018
Chris Prince Photos now on Display
Puffin by Chris Prince An exhibit of wildlife photographs by Chris Prince opened in the visitor gallery of Arundel Wetland Centre on March 3, 2018. The work will be on display until May 1, 2018. The photographic print
3 March 2018
Enjoy a great family day out this holiday season at WWT Arundel
Explore the outdoors on the LEGO Brick Animal Trail this Christmas at WWT Arundel The world’s favourite toy is back at Arundel Wetland Centre for the holiday season! The LEGO® Brick Animal trail is on display until
28 November 2017