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Slimbridge news

A day in the life of an otter

A day in the life of an otter

25 May marks World Otter Day for 2022!

25 May 2022

Slimbridge springs to life this May Half Term

Slimbridge springs to life this May Half Term

Discover new life and find out what Slimbridge means to you this season.

23 May 2022

Another season, another adventure. Spring it on!

Another season, another adventure. Spring it on!

Immerse yourself in the spring beauty of Slimbridge, from eggcellent Easter activities to sensational seasonal sightings.

23 March 2022

A Frog Blog, for World Frog Day!

A Frog Blog, for World Frog Day!

20 March marks World Frog Day, so we thought we would share a special blog post to celebrate these amazing amphibians.

18 March 2022

Slimbridge Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, wins a Marsh Award!

Slimbridge Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, wins a Marsh Award!

Reserve Manager for Slimbridge, Dave Paynter, has been awarded a Marsh Charitable Trust Award after celebrating 40 years working with WWT.

3 February 2022

Slimbridge winter wildlife

Slimbridge winter wildlife

Winter brings its own special beauty to Slimbridge. With up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans feeding and roosting on the reserve it is a magical time to visit.

15 December 2021

Top 10 things to look forward to at Slimbridge this October Half Term

Top 10 things to look forward to at Slimbridge this October Half Term

Will you discover what Slimbridge means to you this October Half Term?!

29 September 2021

Summer work on the reserve

Summer work on the reserve

It's been a busy few weeks on the reserve! Catch up with what the team have been up to across Slimbridge in this latest blog.

2 August 2021

How farmers can help restore the curlew

How farmers can help restore the curlew

On Thursday 10 June Slimbridge featured on Kate Humble's 'Escape to the Farm' on Channel 5 at 8pm. In this episode Senior Reserve Warden, Martin McGill, talked all about the curlew and how farmers can help support these wonderful waders.

2 June 2021

A spotlight on otters for World Otter Day – 26 May

A spotlight on otters for World Otter Day – 26 May

World Otter Day is celebrated across the globe every year and was founded by the International Otter Survival Fund. The day helps raise awareness of the dangers faced by these wonderful creatures and to educate people on how to help protect their natural

25 May 2021