Martin Mere news
Calling all nature explorers
Visitors taking part in pond dipping This summer holiday, children of all ages can discover their inner adventurer by becoming fully fledged Nature Explorers at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Here, they can follow
7 July 2015
Soil sandcastles help Chilean flamingos breed at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Chilean flamingos at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre are getting some unusual help to encourage them to breed during this hot weather – soil sandcastles! Martin Mere’s fickle flock of 60 Chilean flamingos have only bred twice in the last 10 years. Staf
2 July 2015
TV wildlife celebs back nature law campaign
Humble by nature Directives... TV presenters Kate Humble and Miranda Krestovnikoff are backing the WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre call to protect the laws that protect the UK’s wildlife. All the regions wildlife –
30 June 2015
Amazing wildflowers at WWT Martin Mere
There is so much wildlife to see at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre at this time of year, but it is often forgotten that it is also an amazing time to come and see an array of wildflowers both on the reserve and as you walk through the grounds. With more t
17 June 2015
Nene goslings hatch at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Three nene goslings have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Only about 1,000 Nenes – pronounced ‘nay-nay’ after their call – survive in the wild in their native Hawaii, making these the worlds rarest goslings. The nene goslings usually hat
8 June 2015
40th Anniversary Photograph Competition Winners Announced
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has revealed the winners of the 40th Anniversary Photograph competition, with each winner being awarded state of the art camera equipment courtesy of London Camera Exchange. The photography competition was launched at WWT Ma
5 June 2015
Duckling nursery opens its doors every weekend at WWT Martin Mere
Families can enjoy seeing the cute sight of ducklings in the duckling nursery every weekend at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Every weekend in June and up to 19 July come to WWT Martin Mere to visit our duckling nursery between 12 noon and 3pm and learn
1 June 2015
Greater flamingo chick born at Martin Mere
One greater flamingo chick has hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this week. One greater flamingo chick has hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this week. Centre Manager, Nick Brooks, said: “This is the
1 May 2015
Martin Mere worth millions to local economy
A new study has found that the Martin Mere Wetland Centre injects around £5.8 million to the local economies of West Lancashire and Sefton every year. Nick Brooks, General Manager at Martin Mere, said “The study shows that nature conservation not only
17 April 2015
Art & Nature at its best
Come down to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre to witness an exhibition by Northern Wildlife Artists. The exhibition began in mid-April and will continue until the 22nd May, showcasing work from a series of award winning artists such as David Quinn, a forme
10 April 2015
Model Boat Show returns to Martin Mere
Come and experience the best model boats in the North West at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Model boat companies from Southport, Hoylake, Liverpool, Runcorn, Ormskirk and West Lancashire will be showcasing their collection of model boats on Saturday 11
9 April 2015
Duck race returns to WWT Martin Mere
There is still time to come and enter your very own duck into the annual Duck Race at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this April. If you have not yet painted a duck to take part in our annual Duck Race on the 19th April you can still come down to the cent
7 April 2015
Canoes safaris and boat tours return to Martin Mere
Experience the tranquil relaxing atmosphere of the award winning canoe and boat safari at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Reopening from the 28th March and running until the 2nd November, adults and children alike will be able to explore the mere in this
27 March 2015
Giant duck hunt at Martin Mere this Saturday
A group of GIANT ducks will be landing at WWT Marin Mere Wetland Centre this Easter, and we need your children to help us find them all! The GIANT rubber duck hunt will take place at WWT Martin Mere this Easter from the 28th March to the 19th April, prom
20 March 2015
Groups in North West can now get closer to nature for less: WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre doubles group discount to 15%
From 1 April, visiting WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre with your local group will be even better value. We are doubling the discount offered to groups to 15%, making prices lower than in 2014. Martin Mere is offering spectacular days out for groups. For
11 March 2015