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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:Bird Ringing Demo
DESCRIPTION:Join licensed bird ringer Gary Clewley and the North Solway Ringing Group as they ring a range of small birds. See the birds up close and learn why bird ringing is important for research. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this event may be postponed if the weather conditions are not suitable. \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nThe cost of this event is included with admission \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: This event is outdoors but does not involve walking so suitable for all. There are also wheelchairs available for hire.  \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: n/a \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: n/a \n\n\n\nBooking Details: No need to book. 
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/bird-ringing-demo/
LOCATION:WWT Caerlaverock\, WWT Caerlaverock\, Eastpark Farm\, Dumfriesshire\, Scotland\, DG1 4RS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="WWT Caerlaverock":MAILTO:info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Goose Gander
DESCRIPTION:Goose Gander | Photo by Alex Hillier\n\n\n\nJoin us for a walk with a knowledgeable warden to learn how we manage the reserve for the thousands of barnacle and pink footed geese that migrate here in winter.  \n\n\n\nLearn how to identify different species and experience the sights and sounds of these wonderful wildfowl. \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Involves walking across a flat site. Likely to be wet so waterproof clothing and footwear required. Manual wheelchairs available.  \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 15 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: n/a \n\n\n\nBooking Details: Call WWT Caerlaverock on 01387 770 200 to book.  \n\n\n\nThe Price of this event is Included with admission
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goose-gander-2/
LOCATION:WWT Caerlaverock\, WWT Caerlaverock\, Eastpark Farm\, Dumfriesshire\, Scotland\, DG1 4RS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk at Mersehead
DESCRIPTION:RSPB Scotland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the greatest spectacles of nature take place at dusk. Join our guide to enjoy Svalbard barnacle geese descending on the sandflat and reserve to roost. ¾mile/1.3km walk down to the shore\, to view geese as they fly over onto the sandflats. There may be some standing around for a while once in position. Please wrap up warmly\, come prepared for cold or wet weather and bring a torch for safe return to the car park afterwards. All children must be accompanied by ticketed adults.  \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\nNote that access over the sand-dunes is not suitable for normal wheelchairs. Families welcome (though not suitable for younger children\, as may involve some standing around while waiting). All children must be accompanied by ticketed adults. Additional car park charge applies for non-RSPB members. \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nEvent: from £5 (child ½ price)  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Firm\, mostly surfaced path along route. Distance: 2+miles/3.4km. Visibility will diminish\, with return walk in darkness. \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 15 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: Adults and children 12+  \n\n\n\nBooking Details: BOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goose-roost-on-sandflats-walk-at-mersehead-3/
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:Stories & Song from Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Scottish International Storytelling Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Ireland it was and still is the custom to combine stories with music\, and many musicians carried stories along with the tunes.  \n\n\n\nIn this relaxed session\, storyteller Nuala Hayes and musician Aoife Granville share stories and music inspired by Irish people and places they know and love.   \n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/stories-song-from-ireland/
LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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