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Summer Leaves Trail
See and learn about the different spring flowers we get at WWT Caerlaverock and find out about the interesting folklore of them. Look out for primroses, lesser celandines and cuckoo flowers.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Today to Tue 30 Apr
GIANT Easter Duck Trail
This Easter, go quackers and challenge your family to explore our wetlands to find giant yellow ducks hiding amongst reeds, trees and bushes. Use special activity cards to mark where you find these cheeky ducks hiding and take on the challenges, while learning all about the wetland wildlife we help look after.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Today to Sun 28 Apr
’Almost as Nature Intended’ Exhibition by Linda Irving and Jane Fraser
Linda Irving and Jane Fraser are two artists based in the Rhins of Galloway who have embraced natural media to create stunning artworks in 2D and 3D form. Both working as full time artists, they have come together to exhibit in the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway’s WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Today to Sat 27 Apr
Why Theology? by Margie Tolstoy
Margie Tolstoy started out as a Kindergarden teacher in her native Holland. While her two daughters, Eline and Maya, were growing up (in Galloway!), she became an Open University Student.
County Buildings, Wigtown
Fri 26 Apr 19
Warbler Trail
Follow the warbler trail around the reserve, to learn more about the different warbler species we have at WWT Caerlaverock!
See if you can see or hear the warblers as you wander around! Look out for blackcaps, willow warblers, sedge warblers and chiffchaffs!
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Wed 1 May 19 to Fri 31 May
In Focus
Try before you buy the latest binoculars and telescopes from the huge range available today. In Focus experts are on hand all day to give advice. WWT Caerlaverock benefits from every sale.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 5 May 19
Spring Birdsong
Take an early morning wander on the reserve to listen our for bird song, as newly arrived birds sing for their territory and to attract a mate. Learn the difference between willow warblers and blackcaps, chaffinches and dunnocks!
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Mon 6 May 19
Storytelling in the Yurt
Sit in our cosy yurt and listen to a nature related story told by one of our engaging storytellers. Then take a short walk around the reserve to look for some wildlife!
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Fri 10 May
Giant LEGO® Brick Animal trail
The Giant LEGO® Brick Animal Trail is back by popular demand!
Enjoy the fourteen individually-designed LEGO brick characters out on the reserve at WWT Caerlaverock, Saturday 11th May – Sunday 30th June.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sat 11 May 19 to Sun 30 Jun
Bugs Trail
Find out about insects living in dead wood, trees, meadows, and ponds. See if you can spot some of the insects described in the trail!
WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Sat 1 Jun 19 to Sun 30 Jun
Wildlife Photography Workshop
Wildlife photography workshop with Tom Langlands and Bob Fitzsimmons. Learn how to take fantastic macro shots of the plants and insects on this wetland reserve. All abilities welcome - suitable for beginners and more experienced photographers.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 2 Jun 19
Gatehouse Horse Show for all ages and abilities, lots of rosettes/fun
Gatehouse Horse Show is a popular annual event which raises funds for the local Galloway Riding for the Disabled Group. There are plenty of classes to suit riders of all ages and abilities and lots of rosettes to be won. It is held at Barstobrick Equestrian Centre, where catering facilities will be available.
Barstobrick Equestrian Centre,
Ringford, Castle Douglas
Sun 15 Sep 19
Coffee and home cakes available, tombola, proceeds to Galloway RDA
Tea, coffee, home made cakes and biscuits available in comfortable town surroundings opposite the Parish Church. Home made cakes for sale, tombola and all proceeds to the local Galloway Riding for the Disabled Group.
Kirkcudbright Bowling Club
Church Place, KIRKCUDBRIGHT
Sat 19 Oct 19