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SUMMARY:Conversing Building: TRIBUTARIES
DESCRIPTION:Tributaries brought together communities\, artists and scientists along the River Nith to explore the river\, its tributaries and the life they sustain. \n\n\n\nThrough activities including moth trapping\, bat walks\, water sampling\, birdwatching and species recording\, local people worked alongside scientists to observe and learn about the river and the ecological changes taking place around them. These encounters brought together different generations and forms of knowledge\, from scientific observation to lived experience of the river. \n\n\n\nThis knowledge and experience became the starting point for creative workshops with textile artist Elizabeth Stephenson in which participants designed and made traditional trade union-style banners reflecting their communities’ particular relationships with the river and its tributaries. \n\n\n\nThe banners joined the Salty Coo procession in this year’s Nithraid in August. \n\n\n\nThe trade union banner is a symbol of solidarity\, collective action and the demand for change. Here\, we extend that idea beyond the human: could solidarity also be imagined between species\, and between human and more-than-human communities? The banners celebrate the river and give visual expression to the interconnected lives that depend upon it. \n\n\n\nCollective making created space for conversation\, skill-sharing and intergenerational learning\, offering a practical and creative way to respond to environmental change. \n\n\n\nTributaries is an outreach project for Nithraid\, Dumfries’s annual river festival and boat race and we would like to continue the project.  If you would like information about how to become part of the banner making project please contact: nithriverunion@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nMany thanks to everyone involved in the making and……. \n\n\n\nEmily McLatchie (Artist – Thornhill workshops) Old School ThornhillDeborah Iden and the Moniaive InitiativeKirsty Johnson and Nith LifeMalcolm Haddow at SWSEIC\, Antoine Lemaire at Alouette Nature Tours\, Leah Belford  – Wallacehall Academy  \n\n\n\nNithraid and the Tributaries Project are EcoArt productions
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/conversing-building-tributaries/
LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Loose Goose in Castle Douglas
DESCRIPTION:The Loose Goose has left Caerlaverock — and she’s on the move. \n\n\n\nHer first stop is Threave\, a place shaped by journeys. In winter\, geese arrive here as part of their epic migration. In summer\, Osprey return from Africa to make their home. \n\n\n\nNow it’s our turn to follow their lead. \n\n\n\nCome and meet The Loose Goose for an afternoon of stories\, sounds\, making and imagination. Discover the journeys of birds\, people and ideas — and share a story of your own. \n\n\n\nWhere In The Wild is a chance to explore our connection with the natural world\, and to remember that we’re not separate from it. \n\n\n\nWe’re all part of the journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nFree / Drop-In SessionsThis event will take place at Threave Nature Reserve Information Centre\, Threave Estate\, Castle Douglas DG7 1RX
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/the-loose-goose-in-castle-douglas/
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SUMMARY:The Loose Goose in Gatehouse of Fleet
DESCRIPTION:Some journeys happen on wings. Others happen on wheels. \n\n\n\nThe Loose Goose is rolling into Gatehouse of Fleet — a place where people have long come to explore\, wander and get moving. \n\n\n\nStop by and join the journey. \n\n\n\nThere’ll be stories to discover\, things to make\, sounds to play with and plenty of opportunities to get creative. Bring your own story of a journey — however big or small — and add it to the growing story of Where In The Wild. \n\n\n\nFrom migrating geese crossing continents to a cycle ride through the Galloway landscape\, every journey connects us to somewhere. \n\n\n\nWhere are you going? And what might you discover along the way? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nFree / Drop-In SessionsThis event will take place at Mill on the Fleet\, High Street\, Gatehouse of Fleet\, Castle Douglas DG7 2HS
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/the-loose-goose-in-gatehouse-of-fleet/
LOCATION:Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T180000
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SUMMARY:Write! On Tour
DESCRIPTION:WRITE! is The Stove’s regular Creative Writing night\, and this month\, in honour of the Wild Goose Festival\, WRITE! is on tour\, coming to the beautiful Mill on the Fleet! WRITE! is all about letting your imagination guide your hand and being inspired by those around you. \n\n\n\n In this session we’ll chat about geese & migration\, using these themes as prompts and the opportunity to write based on the inspiration. It might be a character sketch\, or a piece of description or dialogue. The key thing is that it will be your words\, and they’d never have been born if you’d stayed at home that night. \n\n\n\nSessions are expertly guided by thought-provoking prompts\, offering dedicated time for free-flowing expression. Afterward\, participants have the opportunity to share their creations within supportive groups\, receiving valuable tips to enhance their writing skills and boost confidence. Whether you’re rediscovering the joy of the creative process or seeking inspiration for your existing project\, Write fosters a collaborative and experimental environment. Fuel your next big project with the friendly encouragement and creative energy that defines Write. \n\n\n\nOpen to: everyone! It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never written anything before\, or if you’re an established author looking for a brief shot of espresso creativity. It’s not a course\, so you can attend any or all sessions\, as you wish. \n\n\n\nSo come along. We’ll provide inspiration and a supportive group of new friends. All you need to do is bring your pen*\, engage your heid\, and write! \n\n\n\n(*Of course it’s fine to bring a laptop or gadget instead of pen and paper: words are words\, whatever the medium!) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nFreeThis event will take place at Mill on the Fleet\, High Street\, Gatehouse of Fleet\, Castle Douglas DG7 2HS \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Informati
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/write-on-tour/
LOCATION:Scotland
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SUMMARY:The Loose Goose in Wigtown
DESCRIPTION:The geese know a good place when they find one. \n\n\n\nWigtown is one of their favourite stopping places — and now The Loose Goose is dropping in too. \n\n\n\nShe’s bringing stories\, sounds\, making and imagination\, and inviting you to add something of your own. \n\n\n\nWhat stories does this place hold? What journeys have brought people here? What have you noticed in the landscape — and what might we notice if we stop and look a little closer? \n\n\n\nCome and make\, listen\, play and share. \n\n\n\nWhere In The Wild is a festival about the stories that connect us to the places we live — and the natural world we’re part of. \n\n\n\nThe Goose is here. What story will you bring? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nFree / Drop-In SessionsThis event will take place at The Merse\, Lochancroft Lane\, Wigtown\, Newton Stewart DG8 9JA \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/the-loose-goose-in-wigtown/
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SUMMARY:Sound Foraging with Paragon
DESCRIPTION:Sample sounds from the natural environment and manipulate\, and warp and incorporate them into digital music. Join Paragon’s digital music-making crew for an afternoon in the marshes. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nFreeThis event will take place at Wigtown Harbour\, Harbour Road\, Wigtown\, DG8 9ED \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nAimed at 15-25 years \n\n\n\nFlexible\, low-key and inclusive workshop \n\n\n\nBring your charged phone with a sound recording app installed \n\n\n\nEssential: Sturdy footwear\, waterproofs\, water bottle
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/sound-foraging-with-paragon/
LOCATION:Scotland
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SUMMARY:Birding for Brents with British Trust for Ornithology
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Loch Ryan to see the wonderful range of bird species which migrate there for the winter.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll be looking at brent geese\, ducks\, swans\, waders and seabirds. Expert local birders and BTO volunteers will be on hand to spot birds and help identify the species. Please bring lunch\, warm and waterproof clothing\, suitable footwear\, binoculars and telescopes if you have them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nBook on Biosphere WebsiteThis event will take place at Loch Ryan\, Stranraer.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the Bunker Snack Bar car park by A77\, Stranraer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBook Your Place
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/birding-for-brents-with-british-trust-for-ornithology/
LOCATION:Scotland
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SUMMARY:Loose Goose in Stranraer
DESCRIPTION:Every journey has an edge. \n\n\n\nFor The Loose Goose\, that edge is Stranraer — where Dumfries & Galloway meets the sea\, and the land opens out towards somewhere else. \n\n\n\nAfter travelling across the region\, she’s arrived at the end of her migration. But perhaps an ending is just another kind of beginning. \n\n\n\nCome and meet the Goose for stories\, sounds\, making and imagination. Share something about the place you call home\, the journeys you’ve made\, or the places you dream of going. \n\n\n\nBecause stories travel too. They cross borders\, pass between people and carry pieces of places with them. \n\n\n\nAt the edge of the land\, where might your story take off? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nFree / Drop-In SessionsThis event will take place at Creative Stranraer\, 23 King St\, Stranraer DG9 7JU and The Unexpected Garden\, Harbour Street\, Stranraer\, DG9 7RD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/loose-goose-in-stranraer/
LOCATION:Scotland
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SUMMARY:What Can The Geese Teach Us About Our Food Culture? with The Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:When people think of Dumfries & Galloway’s food culture\, we might think of our sprawling green pastures home to spring lamb\, Belted Galloway beef and dairy herds. But we are also fertile soil for a huge variety of delicious vegetables\, fruits and herbs across smallholdings\, farms and market gardens across our region. The Greenhouse showcases our plentiful plantiful growers\, rustling up imaginative\, delicious and seasonal menus while exploring the food stories that tie us to our land and our past. \n\n\n\nBut food culture has never been static: just as the wintering geese change their migration route in response to weather patterns and food availability\, so has our food story evolved with invasions\, partnerships\, new trade routes\, technology and migration. And as external forces challenge our relationship with our current food culture\, October’s Greenhouse Supper Club invites us to ask: what parts of our food history do we want to keep\, and how could we adapt to a changing food future? \n\n\n\nOur October Supper Club welcomes you to a four-course\, plant based evening meal in a beautiful pastoral setting just out of Dumfries. Complimentary tea and coffee\, BYOB. We can cater to dietary requirements with at least a week’s notice. \n\n\n\n£30 per head 18:30 for 19:00 dinnerShawhead Village Hall DG2 9SL \n\n\n\nBook via this link: forms.gle/o1znQC8sAje7Kn3w7
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/what-can-the-geese-teach-us-about-our-food-culture-with-the-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Scotland
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SUMMARY:Wild Voices | Session Three
DESCRIPTION:As part of this year’s Wild Goose Festival you can join us for three risograph workshops at the Print House exploring storytelling and environmental activism. \n\n\n\nOur environments are full of stories waiting to be heard. By discussing\, imagining\, and making together we can listen to what the living world is asking of us during the current mass extinction. \n\n\n\nTaking our places as stewards and advocates for all the wild things around us we will use the risograph printer to create posters and zines which can share what we learn in the festival hub and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nOur workshops are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. We suggest a standard contribution of £25\, but you are welcome to choose the amount that feels manageable for you. No proof of income is required. \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Rate – £5 For anyone on a low income\, receiving benefits\, or experiencing financial difficulty.\n\n\n\nReduced Rate – £10 For those with a modest income\, students\, or anyone who needs a little flexibility.\n\n\n\nStandard Rate – £25 Our suggested contribution\, helping us cover the cost of running the workshop.\n\n\n\nSupporter Rate – £35 For those who can contribute a little more and help keep workshops affordable for others.\n\n\n\n\nNo one turned away for lack of funds. If even the community rate is a barrier\, please get in touch and we can arrange a free place. \n\n\n\nThis session will take place at Print House\, 135-139 High Street\, Dumfries \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\n\n\nThe Print House is step-free and located on a single level\, with an accessible toilet available on site. \n\n\n\nThe space is compact\, so we recommend getting in touch in advance if you’d like to plan your visit. We’re happy to provide photos or video of the space to help you get a sense of the layout before arriving. \n\n\n\nWe are continuing to develop our accessibility and welcome conversations about what would make your visit more comfortable. If you have any specific access requirements\, please let us know — we’ll do our best to make adjustments so you can fully take part. \n\n\n\nPersonalised Assistance: \n\n\n\n\nIf you have any specific access needs\, please let us know\, and we’ll be happy to accommodate. You can reach us at info@thestove.org or call us at 01387 252435 to speak with a member of our team.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Support Available: \n\n\n\n\nWalk-throughs of the building can be arranged prior to your visit so you can familiarise yourself with the space.\n\n\n\nReserved Seating can be arranged to ensure comfort and accessibility; please let us know if you would like seating assigned before arrival.\n\n\n\n\nWe’re committed to making your experience as enjoyable and accessible as possible. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions or specific requirement
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/wild-voices-session-3/
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