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SUMMARY:Migration Exhibition: Wildlife\, Journeys\, & Plastic
DESCRIPTION:Solway Firth Partnership \n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition will be in place and open to view at The Stove Cafe daily\, excluding Sunday’s. \n\n\n\nRoutes taken by wildlife and plastic to and from the Solway shore often follow close parallels. This exhibition compares and contrasts the often remarkable journeys taken by the migrating wildlife and floating litter that rely on ocean currents and prevailing winds.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/migration-exhibition-wildlife-journeys-plastic/
LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solway Firth Partnership":MAILTO:info@solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Watch wildlife at the Robert Burns Centre
DESCRIPTION:(Closed Sunday’s & Monday’s) \n\n\n\nHave a go at wildlife watching in Dumfries. \n\n\n\nOne of the best places to watch wildlife in Dumfries is the Robert Burns Centre\, situated on the River Nith.  Visitors (and staff) regularly see otters\, herons\, kingfishers and more.   \n\n\n\nDuring the Wild Goose Festival\, there will be binoculars and wildlife identification guides available for you to use.  Drop in during opening hours\, Tuesday to Saturday\, 10am – 1pm\, 2pm – 5pm and see what wildlife wonders await in the centre of Dumfries. \n\n\n\nFree\, no need to book.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/watch-wildlife-at-the-robert-burns-centre/
LOCATION:Robert Burns Centre\, Mill Road\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG2 7BE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Burns Centre":MAILTO:rbcft@dumgal.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:Halloween and Weird Geese Trail at Mersehead
DESCRIPTION:RSPB Scotland \n\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is available every day from 12th October – 27th October\, 10am. 4pm (excluding Tuesday 15th October and Tuesday 22nd October) \n\n\n\n\n\nStrange sounds and creepy features\, explore the trail for spooky creatures!  \n\n\n\nFollow our Halloween activity trail to create your own spell\, discover some mystery and magic about nature and who knows what weird and wonderful things you will experience? With some activities on mysterious facts about our special Barnacle Geese\, Mmwhaaaahhh!  \n\n\n\nBooking not essential\, you can drop in any time on dates when this event takes place.  \n\n\n\nAll children must be accompanied by adults. Additional car park charge applies for non-RSPB members. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nEvent: £3 per activity booklet \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Firm\, mostly surfaced path along route and garden. Distance: 1.2km \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: n/a \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: For all ages from 3 years \n\n\n\nBooking Details: Booking not essential \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/halloween-and-weird-geese-trail-at-mersehead/
LOCATION:RSPB Mersehead\, RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve\, Southwick\, Dumfries\, DG2 8AH\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPB Mersehead":MAILTO:mersehead@rspb.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Hub Programme 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wild Goose Festival Hub this October for fun and creative events\, science workshops\, and activities. Learn all about our feathery friends\, the Wild Geese\, and discover why they visit us here in Dumfries & Galloway every year. Meet some of the people helping to protect our natural resources and get crafty with our artists.  \n\n\n\nAll our activities are FREE\, drop-in\, and suitable for all ages. \n\n\n\nOpen daily from 10am – 4pm\, 16th – 26th October (closed Sunday) at the Loreburne Centre. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme of Activity\n\n\n\nFriday 18th October \n\n\n\nStories Just in Case \n\n\n\n11:00am – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin the master puppeteers from Clyde Built Theatre for a day of storytelling as they take over our hub with shows at the top of each hour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nG(r)oosem Tales: an Illustration Workshop \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin local illustrator Korey Patterson as he asks “What if Geese grew on trees”? Drawing inspiration from ancient myth and folklore\, come conjure up some wild and monstrous geese to perch on our Goose tree.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 19th October\n\n\n\nBarnacle Goose Monitoring  \n\n\n\n10:00am – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin the RSPB Mersehead team as they lead an activity on Barnacle Geese grazing\, its impacts\, and how they are monitored. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPuppet Making \n\n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin the puppet makers from Clyde Built Theatre as they walk participants through how to make their very own goose puppet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFun Family Folktales \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin international storyteller Allison Galbraith as she captivates the whole family with her hilarious Scottish tales.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 21st October\n\n\n\nBuild a Goose  \n\n\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin the NatureScot reserve team as they answer your science questions and lead a workshop building cardboard geese planes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 22nd October\n\n\n\nJourneys \n\n\n\n10:00am – 1:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin Solway Firth Partnership as they hold a “Where did the duck go?” competition and a “Where did that come from?” beach find session suitable for both children and curious adults.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMapping Geese: a Print Workshop Exploring the Geese’s story from Svalbard to Dumfries \n\n\n\n11:00am – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nUsing tetra pack relief printing\, artist Emily Tough will guide the co-creation of a large-scale map of the Geese’s journey to us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoose Call Identification \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin the WWT team as they lead a sound activity identifying the four most common geese in the region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 23rd October\n\n\n\nSalt Marshes & Goose News \n\n\n\n10:00am – 1:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin SCAMP as they bring a miniature interactive Saltmarsh and lead a child-friendly eco-journalism activity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlying Geese\, Make your own Flapping Mobile \n\n\n\n11:00am – 3:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin artist Emily Tough as she leads a workshop on decorating and assembling your own flapping mobile goose to take home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSonic Safari \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin Species on the Edge as they explore animal sounds! Manipulate field recordings of geese\, bats\, wading birds\, and amphibians to create a real-time safari symphony. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 24th October\n\n\n\nJourneys \n\n\n\n10:00am – 1:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin Solway Firth Partnership as they hold a “Where did the duck go?” competition and a “Where did that come from?” beach find session suitable for both children and curious adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoose Talk  \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin Dr Larry Griffin as he leads a kid-friendly event exploring how different sites celebrate the geese while shining a light on their yearly adventures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoose Call Identification \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin the WWT team as they lead a sound activity identifying the four most common geese in the region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 25th October\n\n\n\nMove! \n\n\n\n11:00am – 3:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin Paragon as they celebrate migration with marvellous music and movement! Come on a journey across the world and explore what migration looks like\, how it sounds and how it feels.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 26th October\n\n\n\nBarnacle Goose Monitoring \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin the RSPB Mersehead team as they lead an activity on Barnacle Geese grazing\, its impacts\, and how they are monitored. \n\n\n\n\n\nWG Hub Programme V2 2024 DigitalDownload
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/hub-programme-2024/
LOCATION:The Loreburne Centre\, High St\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2BD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Autumn Discovery Walk at Mersehead
DESCRIPTION:RSPB Scotland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover some of the amazing wildlife looked after on this farm. As the season changes\, so too do the habitats and special creatures found here – with lush greens turning to golds\, reds and browns and flocks of geese\, ducks and wading birds arriving in massive numbers. These walks will give you a chance to see it all close-up and learn how we manage this important place for nature in our fields and on the wetlands. \n\n\n\nPlease wrap up warmly\, come prepared for cold or wet weather and bring binoculars/cameras if you have some.  \n\n\n\nAll children must be accompanied by ticketed adults. Families welcome (though not suitable for early years). This walk will take place along our wheelchair accessible trail. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, as the reserve location is prone to flooding\, we ask that all individuals/groups attending provide a telephone number\, so we can notify you in advance if the event is cancelled. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nEvent: from £5 (child ½ price)  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Mostly wheelchair accessible. Distance: 2+miles/3.4km \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 15  \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: Adults and children 7+  \n\n\n\nBooking Details: BOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/autumn-discovery-walk-at-mersehead-2/
LOCATION:RSPB Mersehead\, RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve\, Southwick\, Dumfries\, DG2 8AH\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPB Mersehead":MAILTO:mersehead@rspb.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Larry Griffin Goose Talk
DESCRIPTION:A kid-friendly event exploring connections between different sites celebrating the geese\, such as Lindisfarne and D&G\, which are celebrated as both host our internationally important barnacle goose and pink-footed goose. Both sites also cater for brent geese from different parts of the Arctic through their provision of safe\, high-quality\, undisturbed foraging and roosting habitats. \n\n\n\nAll three species have similar coastal habitat needs for saltmarsh and wet pastures. These migratory goose needs can be contrasted with the year-round needs of our own resident greylag geese\, which are often overlooked\, misunderstood\, and unappreciated by comparison. Yet\, they are a rich source of intrigue once we start to shine a light on their yearly exploits and struggles for survival…
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/larry-griffin-goose-talk/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Nature Crafts with The Unexpected Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Unexpected Garden in Stranraer\, where we will start off with a wee walk to collect natural materials for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We’ll be talking about some of the winter birds we’re so lucky to see at our shorefront garden and learning about the migration routes that are right above our heads. Bring binoculars if you have some\, but just bringing yourself is more than enough. As we are outdoors\, remember to bring a waterproof jacket and wellies if you prefer. We’ll have some tea\, coffee\, and hot chocolate to keep us toasty.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/nature-crafts-with-the-unexpected-garden/
LOCATION:Harbour Street\, Stranraer\, Scotland\, Harbour Street\, Stranraer\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Unexpected Garden %E2%80%93 Stranraer":MAILTO:nmvjatschslav@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:History of The River Nith
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of the River Nith through objects in the museum collection. \n\n\n\nThe oldest logboat in Scotland\, a Roman anchor and more will feature in this wide ranging talk that focuses on the history of the river and the material culture left behind.  \n\n\n\nFully illustrated with photographs and paintings. You will also be able to explore the museum and see the objects in real life. \n\n\n\nFree to attend\, no need to book.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/history-of-the-river-nith/
LOCATION:Dumfries and Galloway Council Museums Service\, Dumfries Museum\, Rotchell Road\, Dumfries\, DG2 7SW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dumfries and Galloway Council Museums Service":MAILTO:dgculture@dumgal.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:Spanning The Centuries: Old Bridge Tales with Mostly Ghostly
DESCRIPTION:This is a partnership event between Dumfries and Galloway Council Arts and Museums and Mostly Ghostly \n\n\n\nEnter the atmospheric environs of the Old Bridge House; Dumfries’s oldest abode and one that resonates with history and character. Meet members of the Mostly Ghostly team as you weave your way around its historic rooms\, immersing yourself in a collection of dark and curious tales spanning the centuries of our remarkable town. \n\n\n\nAge guide: 8 +Accessibility: Mobility restricted – fully accessible ground floor\, other floors accessed by stairs. Please wear practical footwear \n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/spanning-the-centuries-old-bridge-tales-with-mostly-ghostly/
LOCATION:Old Bridge House Museum\, Mill Road\,\, Dumfries\, DG2 7BE
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SUMMARY:Larry Griffin Goose Talk at the Riverside Tap
DESCRIPTION:An event for adults at The Riverside Tap. \n\n\n\nJoin Larry as he discusses the connections between different sites celebrating the geese\, such as Lindisfarne and D&G\, which are celebrated as both host our internationally important barnacle geese and pink-footed geese. Both sites also cater for brent geese from different parts of the Arctic through their provision of safe\, high-quality\, undisturbed foraging and roosting habitats. \n\n\n\nAll three species have similar coastal habitat needs for saltmarsh and wet pastures. These migratory goose needs can be contrasted with the year-round needs of our own resident greylag geese\, which are often overlooked\, misunderstood\, and unappreciated by comparison. Yet\, they are a rich source of intrigue once we start to shine a light on their yearly exploits and struggles for survival… \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK HERE
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/larry-griffin-goose-talk-at-the-riverside-tap/
LOCATION:Riverside Tap\, 5 Friars Vennel\, Dumfries\, DG1 2RQ
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