Arundel News
See the Stars at Arundel Wetland Centre
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre hosts a Stargazing Evening with Astronomia, as part of the BBC Stargazing LIVE event On the evening of Tuesday 24 January, Arundel Wetland Centre is hosting an indoor talk and outdoor telescope session with Astronomia telescope
9 January 2012
Starling spectacle back at WWT Arundel
After an absence of two years, a large group of starlings have been arriving at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre to roost overnight in the reed beds. The huge flock of starlings has been enthralling afternoon visitors to the nature reserve. The birds arrive at
23 December 2011
Walk away those Christmas calories on Boxing Day
Wake up on Boxing Day feeling like a pig in a blanket? Many of us overindulge on turkey, booze and Christmas pud, so why not clear those foggy heads with some fresh air and work off those festive excesses with a visit to WWT Arundel Wetland Centre – one
21 November 2011
What’s the trick to counting flocks of birds?
Volunteers and staff will spend this Monday, November 21, spotting and recording the hundreds of waterbirds that migrate to WWT Arundel in winter. Staff and visitors at all nine WWT wetland reserves will be taking part in the annual Wetland Bird Sur
19 November 2011
Ho-ho-ho Huskies!
Start the festive season with a visit to see Santa and the huggable huskies during Winter Wonderland Weekend, December 3-4 at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Come and meet these friendly dogs of the north. These gorgeous sled dogs will give children the chanc
19 November 2011
Spider spotting, birding workshops and skull-duggery this Oct half-term
Make a magnetic bat, go spider spotting or probe the pond dip for creepy critters this half-term at Arundel Wetland Centre. Fantasy and Folklore week starts on October 22. Also this weekend the whole family can learn how tell a chiff chaff from a black ca
24 October 2011
Birding for beginners and birdie bites
As the temperature drops, the southward migration brings many songbirds back to East and West Sussex for the autumn season. It’s the perfect time for families to grab the binoculars and head outside for some colourful entertainment. If you’re not sure
24 October 2011
Autumn offers great shots for WWT Photo competition
Wildlife Sightings column from the Chichester Observer newspaper series By Paul Stevens Today David Southard of Wild Arena and David Filder of Canon joined me for stroll around the reserve. The pair were onsite today to shoot a video of tips and advice o
24 October 2011
Student’s fantasy fish sculpture wins a Waterfest showing
Blake Shearer’s multicoloured, mixed media fish sculpture has won the Fantasy Fish competition held by WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. The fish will be displayed in the visitor centre during Waterfest Weekend of Sept 17-18. The year 2 student from Downview
24 October 2011
Make a date with a water vole at Arundel from Saturday 13 August
Visitors to the town of Arundel will be able to watch wild water voles visit a feeding platform along the Mill Road Stream starting from Saturday 13 August. This small furry mammal, made famous as the character Ratty in The Wind in the Willows, inhabits t
4 August 2011
Sussex author talks about new book for young teens
On Tuesday 02 Aug at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Sussex author Jill Hucklesby will chat about her new book, 'If I Could Fly' on Tuesday 2 August at Arundel Wetland Centre. Jill is an award-winning writer for young teens. Her first book, 'Deeper Than Blue',
29 July 2011
MP takes a dip with students
Nick Herbert, MP for Arundel & South Downs, experiences learning outside the classroom with a pond dipping session at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre A year five class from Brighton helped MP Nick Herbert experience learning outside the classroom on Friday
15 July 2011
Looking for lavender
Lucky ducks at Arundel? Folklore says to plant lavender for luck. The Arundel Wetland Centre is hoping to have some soon in their search for these pretty plants. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust site needs donations of enough lavender plants to fill a one
15 July 2011
Relax and enjoy a stress-free September with WWT
Wellbeing Month, 1-30 September Escape the stresses of daily life this September and regain that relaxed holiday feeling as you head into autumn. September at Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) centres across the UK is ‘Wellbeing Month’, and there is
23 June 2011
Quack Factor celebrates the duck!
Half term family fun at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre from May 28 through to June 5. Everybody loves ducks! What is it about these creatures that people find so appealing? Is it their waddling gait, their amusing vocals, the metallic hues of their feathers?
13 May 2011