Arundel News

Weekend of wildlife photography on Nov 16-17

Weekend of wildlife photography on Nov 16-17

Bewick's take to the air in the early morning above  WWT Arundel by Paul Stevens The gorgeous WWT Arundel Wetland Centre reserve has always been a popular spot for wildlife photography. During the Nov 16-17 Wildlife

5 November 2013

New November Night Vision event at WWT Arundel

New November Night Vision event at WWT Arundel

What happens in the wetlands after dark? During November Night Vision at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre you can scan the night skies and watch wildlife under cover of darkness. On Thursday 14 November WWT Arundel combines an astronomy evening with an opportun

23 October 2013

The Duchess of Norfolk helps celebrate Arun Riverlife

The Duchess of Norfolk helps celebrate Arun Riverlife

The Duchess of Norfolk unveiled a new wildlife viewing scope to mark the official opening of the Arun Riverlife project during an evening celebration at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre last Thursday (Sept 19).  The new scope in the visitor gallery sits opposi

3 October 2013

WWT Arundel makes the natural world more accessible than ever

WWT Arundel makes the natural world more accessible than ever

Finding a day out that accommodates all the family’s needs doesn’t have to difficult -   there is a way to combine close-up natural encounters with gentle paths, wheelchair access, mother and baby facilities, rest and shade stops and beautiful view

17 September 2013

Forage for an Autumn harvest

Forage for an Autumn harvest

Foraging & Fire-lighting Walks, September 21 at Arundel Wetland Centre  Jonathon Huet takes you on a Foraging & Fire lighting workshop Learn how to reap nature’s bounty this autumn at Arundel Wetland Centre

17 September 2013

Wildlife artist in residence at nature reserve

Wildlife artist in residence at nature reserve

Hornbill by Desiree Hart was nominated was short listed for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Artist of the year award 2012 Meet wildlife artist Desiree Hart, artist in residence at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre dur

21 August 2013

Discover a medieval medicine chest on wetland plant walk

Discover a medieval medicine chest on wetland plant walk

Wetland plants were both medicine chest and kitchen pantry for the medieval population of West Sussex. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre plant specialist Sheila Stenning is taking visitors on a special series of walks in August and September, identifying wetland

21 August 2013

Is WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Britain’s Favourite Nature Reserve?

Is WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Britain’s Favourite Nature Reserve?

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre has been nominated as ‘Britain’s Favourite Nature Reserve’ for the prestigious Countryfile Awards 2013. The nominees were selected by nature writer Mark Cocker and TV presenter Ellie Harrison who noted that that Arundel We

13 August 2013

BioBlitz reveals rare plants and scarce dragonfly

BioBlitz reveals rare plants and scarce dragonfly

Scarce Chaser dragonfly photographed during the BioBlitz weekend of Jun 14-16 Meadow rue is found only in the Arun Valley in Sussex. A weekend of intensive nature surveys revealed

17 June 2013

The taps turn on for Arun Riverlife

The taps turn on for Arun Riverlife

  The wetlands became wetter when staff at opened the inlet valves on Friday 7 June to refill the main lake at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Previously known as Swan Lake, it was drained to allow the silt to dry out and be removed. The lakebed was the

16 June 2013

Wildlife 'lounge' opened for Father’s Day

Wildlife 'lounge' opened for Father’s Day

Molly & Erin look at birding books with daddy Declan Shelvin during the hide preview for contest winners. The Arun Riverlife Discovery hide at Arundel Wetland Centre opened on June 16.  It looks more like your lo

16 June 2013

It's a BioBlitz on June 14-16

It's a BioBlitz on June 14-16

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is holding a BioBlitz from June 14-16. BioBlitz is the latest ‘buzzword’ in native conservation – it is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. G

3 June 2013

Downy Duckling Days is May 25 - June 2

Downy Duckling Days is May 25 - June 2

Mallard duckling on lilypad Bring your little ones to meet the little ones hatching now at Arundel Wetland Centre. Downy Duckling Days runs May 25 through June 2. Children will enjoy hand feeding the wild mallard duck

20 May 2013

Water vole family snapped moving home

Water vole family snapped moving home

Water vole mother carries her youngster in her mouth while swimming through the reedbed. Landscape and nature photographer Davis Shawe chanced upon a water vole family moving home in the reedbed at WWT Arundel Wetland

20 May 2013

See the Birds & the Bees May Bank holiday weekend

See the Birds & the Bees May Bank holiday weekend

Hoverfly Volucella inanis - Richard Bullock WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is holding an Insect Fest on May 4-6 Bank Holiday weekend of crafts, trails and activities that focus on the little things in life – the insects

22 April 2013