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SUMMARY:Artful Migration Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Closed (Sundays & Mondays) \n\n\n\nAn exhibition by Artful Migration artists-in-residence\, Leeming & Paterson. \n\n\n\nOver the past 8 months Ted Leeming & Morag Paterson have spent time at Lochar Mosses exploring the elusive Nightjar\, one of Scotland’s rarest and most unusual birds\, which appears to be thriving in the region. \n\n\n\nThe nightjar has secretive behaviour and an almost supernatural reputation\, being only visible at night. Leeming & Paterson have observed the birds and their behaviours\, explored the threats to the birds\, which include habitat degradation and the challenges that climate change is having. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition\, which is the culmination of their residency period\,  includes a range of photographic\, alternative processes and audio/visual work by the artists\, working both together and individually as they explore the behaviours\, habitats\, threats and opportunities that link local to global.  \n\n\n\nLeeming & Paterson’s work explores the landscape and our human interactions therein in the context of the twin emergencies of climate change and biodiversity loss.  Often working close to their home in Galloway\, the natural world forms the basis of inspiration for many of their collaborative images and projects. \n\n\n\nThe residency is the third in a programme of three residencies which have been developed by Upland and Moving Souls Dance since 2017. Each residency has offered artists a unique insight into the migratory birds of Dumfries & Galloway through partnership working with local nature reserves and the opportunity to create new\, high-quality artworks in response for public display. The 2023 residency has been delivered in partnership with Forest and Land Scotland and RSPB Scotland with funding from Creative Scotland.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/artful-migration-exhibition/
LOCATION:Gracefield Arts Centre\, 28 Edinburgh Road\,\, Dumfries\, DG1 1JQ
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SUMMARY:Svalbard to the Solway Story Trail at Mersehead
DESCRIPTION:Part of the #WildGooseFestival2023. Meet Bart (the Barnacle Goose) and read his story along this self-led\, short activity trail about how his family try to survive life as wild geese.  \n\n\n\nCollect an activity booklet and pencil at our visitor centre and then head to places along the marked trail. Warning\, some activities will require grown-up participation too – so not just for kids!  \n\n\n\nBooking not essential\, you can drop in any time on dates when this event is taking place.  \n\n\n\nAdditional car parking charges apply to non-RSPB members. \n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/svalbard-to-the-solway-story-trail-at-mersehead/
LOCATION:RSPB Mersehead\, RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve\, Southwick\, Dumfries\, DG2 8AH\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T160000
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SUMMARY:Hub Programme 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wild Goose Festival Hub this October and take part in our fun and creative events\, workshops and activities. Learn all about our feathery friends\, the Wild Geese\, and find out why they visit us here in Dumfries & Galloway every year.  \n\n\n\nAt our hub \, you can meet some of the people helping to protect our natural resources and get crafty with our artists .  \n\n\n\nAll of our activity is FREE and suitable for all ages.  \n\n\n\nOpen Daily from 10am – 4pm\, 20th – 28th October (CLOSED SUNDAY 22nd) at the Loreburne Centre.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme of Activity \n\n\n\nFriday 20th October \n\n\n\n1pm – 4pm: The experts from WWT Caerlaverock will be on hand to answer questions & will be hosting workshop activity \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21st October \n\n\n\n11am – 3pm: Artist Katie Anderson will be hosting a Praxinoscope animation workshop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 23rd October \n\n\n\n10am – 4pm: The NatureScot reserve team will be hosting activities in the hub \n\n\n\n11am – 3pm: Community Artwork: Drop in and Do – using recycled materials\, help us create a special Community Mural designed by local illustrator Jamie Stryker \n\n\n\n1pm-4pm: The team from RSPB Mersehead will be hosting an activity and answering questions about their work on the reserve \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 24th October\n\n\n\n10am – 1pm: Discover how we can help protect our wildlife with the Species on the Edge team \n\n\n\n11am – 3pm: Community Artwork: Drop in and Do – using recycled materials\, help us create a special Community Mural designed by local illustrator Jamie Stryker \n\n\n\n1pm – 4pm: The experts from WWT Caerlavrock will be on hand to answer questions & will be hosting workshop activity \n\n\n\nSolway Firth Partnership will be in the hub hosting some hands-on activities for all the family \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 25th October\n\n\n\n10am – 1pm: Watch out for the team at Lift D&G who’ll be goosing around the town \n\n\n\n11am – 1pm: Join artists Alice Francis & Rose Giblin for a fun and fast-paced drawing workshop. Bring along something from nature if you can (a leaf\, a stone\, a flower etc)!  \n\n\n\n1pm – 3pm: Artist Betty Stephenson will be hosting a Cyanotype Workshop\, making photos without the use of a camera!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 26th October \n\n\n\n10am – 1pm: The Galloway & Southern Aryshire UNESCO Biosphere team will be hosting family-friendly activties \n\n\n\n11am – 3pm: Community Artwork: Drop in and Do – using recycled materials\, help us create a special Community Mural designed by local illustrator Jamie Stryker \n\n\n\n1pm – 4pm: Solway Firth Partnership will be in the hub hosting some hands-on activity for all the family \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 27th October \n\n\n\n10am – 1pm: The team from NTS Threave Nature Reserve will be in the hub delivering workshop activities \n\n\n\n11am – 3pm: Community Artwork\, Drop in and Do – using recycled materials\, help us create a special Community Mural designed by local illustrator Jamie Stryker \n\n\n\n1pm – 4pm: The experts from WWT Caerlaverock will be on hand to answer questions & will be hosting workshop activity \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 28th October\n\n\n\n11am – 3pm: Join the Paragon team for “Honk in the Hub”\, a special sound workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wild Goose Festival Hub is supported by YouthLink Scotland\, The Scottish Government\, Creative Scotland\, Dumfries & Galloway Council\, Traditional Arts Culture Scotland and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. \n\n\n\nClick here to see our full list of partners.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/hub-programme-2023/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Conversing Building in partnership with Fife College & HMP Dumfries
DESCRIPTION:Postponed from October 16th | Closed Sunday’s\n\n\n\nAs part of this year’s Wild Goose Festival\, the Stove’s Conversing Building project has been engaging with Fife College learners based at HMP Dumfries. Sharing inspirations and prompts from the festivals theme of Keep Looking Up\, the learners have worked through a variety of creative mediums to respond through both creative writing and visual mediums including painting and drawing.  \n\n\n\nThe works on display began during a creative workshop day exploring the background of the festival and it’s wider themes of migration\, nature and of course\, a celebration of our seasonal visitors – the geese! \n\n\n\nStop by the Stove Café during visitor hours to have a closer look at the work created. \n\n\n\nAll artworks are submitted anonymously. \n\n\n\nKeep Looking Up\n\n\n\nThe migration of the barnacle goose has been a rich source for writers and artists for centuries. Before we were able to monitor their movements\, there were many myths on the origins of the barnacle goose. Like the name suggests some used to believe that during the winter\, barnacle geese turned into barnacles in the sea\, as they disappeared after every summer leading many to question their whereabouts. \n\n\n\nTheir arrival is most noticeably heard by their calls in flight as they pass over the towns and villages of Scotland. As onlookers crane their necks skyward\, the faint but distinctive ‘V’ formation affords us an opportunity to pause\, to observe and to connect\, for a small moment\, with our natural environment. \n\n\n\nThat’s why our theme for this year is ‘Keep Looking Up’. We’re asking everyone to take a moment to pause\, to look up and ponder their place in the natural world. \n\n\n\nAbout Conversing Building\n\n\n\nConversing Building is an in-house Stove project that explores how communities and artists can interact with the Stove building and wider environments through visual means. Conversing Building considers all of the spaces in and around the Stove as potential locations for dialogue\, activity and gathering. \n\n\n\nThe Stove Cafe hosts regular displays and exhibitions\, both as part of the Stove’s activity and featuring ‘guest’ projects and artists with visiting works\, conversational installations and displays – that seek to gather\, share and create discussion in the town centre.  \n\n\n\nAbout Fife College\n\n\n\nThe vision of Fife College is to transform the lives of our students through inspirations learning and teaching. Our mission is to deliver excellent opportunities for our students and work with them to develop their full potential with life enhancing skills\, knowledge\, experience and resilience that will shape their future success.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/conversing-building-in-partnership-with-fife-college-hmp-dumfries/
LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stove Network":MAILTO:info@thestove.org
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SUMMARY:Natural Crafts
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be hosting 2 sessions throughout the day: 10am-12noon & 2pm-4pm. \n\n\n\nTaking inspiration from nature\, these drop in sessions are for all ages and abilities. We will select some natural materials gathered from around our reserve. Where creativity is encouraged for the simple pleasure of it\, in a fun\, supportive and positive atmosphere coupled with guidance that builds confidence. \n\n\n\nMake an autumnal crown\, wreath or wand as well as a pinecone bird feeder (latter not suitable for those with nut allergies). \n\n\n\nNo advance booking required. \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Our site has disabled parking & facilities\, is wheelchair accessible with wheelchairs available for hire. Trained service dogs are allowed. 
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/natural-crafts/
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:Autumn Discovery Walk at Mersehead
DESCRIPTION:Discover some of the amazing wildlife looked after on this farm.  \n\n\n\nAs 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 ducks\, geese and wading birds arriving in massive numbers.  \n\n\n\nThese 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\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Mostly wheelchair accessible. Distance: 2+miles/3.4km \n\n\n\nAge Restriction?: Adults and children 7+
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/autumn-discovery-walk-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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T183000
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SUMMARY:Riverside Walk with Stephen Rutt
DESCRIPTION:Join Adam Murphy of Nith Life and award-winning nature writer Stephen Rutt for a guided sunset walk\, looking with readings along the River Nith. Discover Dumfries’s urban wildlife\, learn more about rivers and hopefully a skein or two of geese passing over. \n\n\n\nAbout Stephen Rutt \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen Rutt is an award-winning author of three books about nature and landscape. He won the Saltire Society’s first book award for his debut work\, The Seafarers and was listed in The Times books of the year for 2019 with his follow up\, Wintering. His most recent work\, The Eternal Season\, was about the changing nature of summer wildlife. He lives in Dumfries with his wife\, toddler and cat. \n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Public paths and bridges may include steps and uneven ground. \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 12+
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/riverside-walk-with-stephen-rutt/
LOCATION:Devorgilla Bridge\, Dumfries\, DG2 7BE
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SUMMARY:Birds of The Nith with Stephen Rutt
DESCRIPTION:In the main hall of Dumfries Museum\, the award-winning nature writer Stephen Rutt will deliver a talk about the birds of the River Nith.  \n\n\n\nUsing the museum’s recently refreshed taxidermy displays as a starting point\, he will explore what they can tell us about the River Nith and what the river can tell us about the range of birds that make their home in its range of habitats.  \n\n\n\nIn his unique style\, combining art and science\, his own writing (and featuring excerpts from his current\, unpublished project) and his encounters with the Nith’s birds\, this talk is for everyone who is fascinated by the river that runs through the heart of Dumfries and curious to find out more about the life it holds. \n\n\n\nNo booking necessary
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/birds-of-the-nith-with-stephen-rutt/
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:Northern Tales & Tunes 
DESCRIPTION:Sami storyteller Stina Fagertun and Sami musician Øistein Hanssen travel to Dumfries for a cosy and unique evening of stories\, music and songs from the far north. \n\n\n\nAbout Øistein Hanssen \n\n\n\n\nØistein Hanssen has roots from Sami\, Kven and Norse ancestry and has studied the different cultures’ musical background. To gain a deeper understanding\, he has spent decades tracing humanity’s musical heritage back to the dawn of time. The sources are archaeological excavations\, cave paintings\, myths from religions and folk tales together with genetic traces that show how human groups have migrated to new areas of the globe. The stories and myths are told with short touches from prehistoric musical instruments made of materials such as bone\, horn\, wood and hollow plant stems. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Stina Fagertun \n\n\n\n\nBased in Tromsø\, Stina Fagertun has been a cultural ambassador for more than 30 years and has collected ancient\, unique fairy tales from the Coastal Sami\, Kven and Arctic storytelling tradition.   
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/northern-tales-tunes/
LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Stove Network":MAILTO:info@thestove.org
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SUMMARY:Waking The Witch - Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The dark days of the witch trials left a powerful mark on the town of Dumfries… At the height of the persecutions\, at least 78 people were accused of witchcraft\, with many more affected in the wider region. \n\n\n\nJoin award-winning storytellers\, Mostly Ghostly\, as they reawaken a collection of historical\, thought-provoking accounts\, through layers of rich narrative and first-hand dramatisations\, exploring cases of alleged witchcraft and their devastating human consequences… \n\n\n\nKathleen Cronie\, John Hill\, Mary Wood\,\n\n\n\nThe launch of our new tour features a special evening visit to Dumfries Museum and the Old Bridge House Museum\, where guests will have the opportunity to view intriguing artefacts connected to the witch-hunting era\, and consider the impact of key historical events that occurred in view of the Old Bridge\, including a haunting account of five women transferred to Kirkcudbright to await trial\, where they would be imprisoned in the ‘dark dungeon’ of Kirkcudbright Tolbooth… \n\n\n\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\nTickets are also available at the Midsteeple Box Office \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Fully accessible museum.  Other venues and sites around town not accessible\, need to be able to walk around town e.g. steps on the Old Bridge to negotiate. \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: Age guide 12 and above
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/waking-the-witch-walking-tour/
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:Dawn Flight
DESCRIPTION:Take this unique opportunity to watch thousands of Barnacle geese flighting in to the reserve against the dawn sky.  \n\n\n\nWe will walk out to the merse at dawn to watch this spectacular wildlife event. Please bring weatherproof clothes\, suitable footwear\, binoculars\, and a torch.  \n\n\n\nPlease bear in mind\, this requires a walk of approximately half a mile on uneven paths in low light conditions.  \n\n\n\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/dawn-flight-2/
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T143000
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SUMMARY:The Wild Sound of Great Writing
DESCRIPTION:Some writers manage to capture the thrill of being among and of the natural world in words which resonate and serve as portals to our understanding and memory. This is the motivation for a special collaboration between Spiracle Audiobooks\, WWT Caerlaverock and David Borthwick.  \n\n\n\nPassionate about writing which expresses love of and connection with the environment\, David Borthwick chooses stories\, passages and poems which will be performed by authors and actors across the WWT Caerlaverock reserve. This is a day to immerse in a place of fluid boundaries\, of vital connection between the human body and the natural world. \n\n\n\nSpiracle Audiobooks is a new audiobook platform which celebrates great writing and champions the independent presses. \n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Our site has disabled parking & facilities\, is wheelchair accessible with wheelchairs available for hire. Trained service dogs are allowed.  \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE HERE
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/the-wild-sound-of-great-writing/
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T123000
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SUMMARY:The Geese at the Crook
DESCRIPTION:The RSPB Crook of Baldoon Reserve covers 194 hectares (479 acres) along the Baldoon Sands adjacent to Wigtown. The site lies adjacent to the Cree Estuary Site of Scientific Natural Interest (SSSI) and the River Bladnoch Special Area of Conservation (SAC). There is a designated Scheduled Monument (SM)\, which is a target range from the second world war. \n\n\n\nThe reserve is a key place for passage\, wintering and breeding wildfowl and waders within Southwest Scotland. Its collaboration with the enlarged Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve (WBLNR) is an internationally important haven for the population of Pink-footed Geese\, Whooper Swans and Svalbard Barnacle Geese. Many waders and wildfowl will utilise the reserve’s network of wetland and saltmarsh habitats. Hen Harriers\, Peregrine Falcons\, Merlin\, and Ospreys are regularly seen hunting on the reserve. All of this makes the Crook of Baldoon a very special place to visit during winter months. \n\n\n\nThe event in partnership with the goose festival will be led by the warden and will take you through the two main habitats on the reserve. To the inland side of a sea bank there is a developing wet grassland that hosts breeding lapwing in summer and winter waders such as Snipe and Curlew. To compliment the wet grasslands a number of lagoons have been created\, they have developed over a number of years into a diverse habitat with Little Grebe\, Shoveler and most recently Coot breeding. As well as winter Wigeon\, Pintail and scarcer wildfowl such as American Wigeon. \n\n\n\nThe seaward side of the bank is the grazing merse. Cattle graze the merse through the summer to ensure that by the winter the vegetation is of a correct length for grazing geese. \n\n\n\nThe event will focus on the geese around the reserve but there will be a chance to see a range of wildlife on the day. We will also explore the history and management of the reserve that enables the wildlife to thrive\, and about the Species on the Edge project which is working to protect coastal wildlife on the Solway. \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: The car park is at the end of Shell Road off the A714\, from there\, a path runs parallel to Wigtown Bay to the north and south of the car park. The path is level but is unsurfaced and can be muddy and uneven especially when wet. A Toilet will be available on site for the event. Please be dressed in warm clothing and have wet weather gear. There will be cattle on site\, so dogs are welcome but must be on a lead. \n\n\n\nAge Restriction? Under 18 allowed if accompanied by parent or guardian
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/the-geese-at-the-crook/
LOCATION:RSPB Crook of Baldoon\, Shell Road\, Wigtown\, DG8 9AF
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20230724T111126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
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SUMMARY:Goose Quest
DESCRIPTION:Goose Quest at National Trust for Scotland Threave Nature Reserve drop-in activities throughout the day – \n\n\n\n\nfollow the lives of our resident greylag geese and the incredible journeys of our visiting barnacle\, pink-footed and Greenland white-fronted geese\n\n\n\nexplore our wetland\, grassland and woodland habitats while looking for clues along the Goose Trail\n\n\n\nenjoy family craft activities and a cup of tea or coffee at the Information Point\n\n\n\nsee what you can spot through the scopes at our wildlife hides\n\n\n\nfind out more about the innovative land restoration project underway at Threave Nature Reserve\n\n\n\n\nNTS Rangers and Volunteers will be on hand to help you get the most out of your visit\, and to help you spot wildlife at our hides. \n\n\n\nPicnic areas are available\, or enjoy lunch or cakes at our café just a few minutes’ drive away at Threave Garden. \n\n\n\nThreave Nature Reserve is just off the A75 Castle Douglas bypass – follow signs for Threave Castle (please note we are not at Threave Garden\, which is signposted separately). \n\n\n\nBOOKING IS ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Smooth wide gravel paths around the reserve. Wheelchair accessible toilet on site. The circular trail is 1.5km. Please contact us as accessibility may depend on weather conditions and activities – ThreaveNature@nts.org.uk \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: All ages – children must be accompanied by adults
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goose-quest/
LOCATION:National Trust for Scotland’s Threave Nature Reserve\, Kelton Mains\, Castle Douglas\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG7 1TJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20230724T111159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
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SUMMARY:Goose Themed Forest School 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another one of our popular Forest School events\, this workshop will be all things goose to coincide with the #WildGooseFestival2023.  \n\n\n\nLimited places are available for primary aged school children. Each workshop costs £5 per child. Parents and guardians are required to stay.  \n\n\n\nSuitable clothing and footwear for outside play are essential. Please email george.hemstock@rspb.org.uk to reserve a space or for further information.  \n\n\n\nForest school involves learning that is in tune with nature and the great outdoors. Its aim is to promote new skills\, confidence\, self-esteem\, and team building while participants take part in fun outdoor activities. \n\n\n\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\n\n\nTO BOOK – Email: mersehead@rspb.org.uk
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goose-themed-forest-school/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20230724T111226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
UID:2011-1698501600-1698516000@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Three Sisters – A Story from the Climate Future (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:From the renowned art and social justice group Platform\, Three Sisters – A Story from the Climate Future\, is a drama made specifically for Nithsdale and premiering at the Wild Goose Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreated in New Abbey\, just to the south of Dumfries\, this immersive audio drama uses the structure and sensibility of Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters to explore a thriving community set against the backdrop of social and ecological collapse. \n\n\n\nIt is a beautiful dissection of isolation\, longing\, and family ties set in the late 2030s. All within the echoing cries of the geese of Solway. \n\n\n\nAfter 15 years of weathering storms\, floods\, and lockdowns in the Nith valley\, will this community keep together?  \n\n\n\nWith a cast of 11 and recorded on location at Kirkconnell House in New Abbey\, this audio drama will lead the audience through the story of the community and an experience of a remarkable building. \n\n\n\nUsing the highest quality sound design the piece will engage the audience in the most pressing questions of our times. How will we live under the impacts of climate change\, with extreme weather events and so many forced to be refugees? \n\n\n\nWhat shape will our altered society take? How will we love?   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Restricted \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 12+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember to choose the correct date for the performance you’d like to attend in the below checkout:
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/three-sisters-a-story-from-the-climate-future/
LOCATION:Kirkconnell House\, New Abbey\, Dumfries\, DG2 8HL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T191500
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20230724T111309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
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SUMMARY:Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk at Mersehead
DESCRIPTION:Part of the #WildGooseFestival2023. Some 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. This will involve a ¾mile/1.2km walk down to the shore\, to view incoming geese. 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. \n\n\n\nNote that access over the sand-dunes is not suitable for normal wheelchairs. Families welcome (though not suitable for younger children). All children must be accompanied by ticketed adults. Additional car park charge applies for non-RSPB members. \n\n\n\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE\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\nAge Restriction?: Adults and children 12+
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goose-roost-on-sandflats-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20230724T111325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
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SUMMARY:Writing for Nature – Connecting Place\, Species & Season
DESCRIPTION:BOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\nStephen Rutt’s book Wintering: A Journey with Geese was chosen as Times Nature Book of the Year 2019\, and described as “a poignant testament to how we can find peace in the rhythms of the natural world”. \n\n\n\nStephen is partnering with National Trust for Scotland to deliver a relaxed\, creative evening workshop at Threave Nature Reserve for anyone interested in developing their nature writing skills. \n\n\n\nBased in Dumfries\, Stephen is also author of The Seafarers: A Journey Among Birds (2020)\, winner of the Saltire First Book of The Year award 2019\, and The Eternal Season: A Journey Through Our Changing British Summer (2022). \n\n\n\n“Rutt’s dreamy prose is as cool and elegant as the season he charts. His love for them shines throughout a seamless blend of field observations and cultural history\, framed by his continuing journey towards discovering solace and sense in nature” – Jon Dunn\, BBC Wildlife \n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to take a walk around Threave Nature Reserve at some point leading up to the event. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your preferred writing materials. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please note we have no wi-fi at the Reserve. \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Venue is wheelchair accessible\, wheelchair accessible toilets on site. Please contact us to discuss requirements – ThreaveNature@nts.org.uk \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: The workshop is designed for adults and older young people
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/writing-for-nature-connecting-place-species-season/
LOCATION:National Trust for Scotland’s Threave Nature Reserve\, Kelton Mains\, Castle Douglas\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG7 1TJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231029T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20230724T111344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
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SUMMARY:A Traditional Scottish Halloween at the Home of Rabbie Burns
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ellisland for a ghostly day of Halloween fun for all the family. We are hosting a celebration in the spirit of the Bard himself wi’ merry sangs and unco tales!  \n\n\n\nThe history of Halloween is steeped in Scottish traditions\, Burns himself had an affiliation with the supernatural and references to this can be found across his work. Especially in his infamous tale Tam O’ Shanter that depicts a drunken Tam’s encounter with witches and warlocks on a cold market day in Ayr. Here at Ellisland you can walk the paths and take in the surroundings where the poet conjured the infamously spooky tale. \n\n\n\nTake part in our guising parade where the best costumes will win prizes. There will be hot food and beverages available to purchase on the day as well as an array of home baking. Families can also participate in activities such as Dookin for apples\, arts n crafts\, an unlucky dip and try and pin the tail on Meg! There will be a roaring fire pit to warm yourself by while you are serenaded by traditional music from local musicians. \n\n\n\nNo need to book just come along on the day \n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details:  Cobblestones in the farm yard can be uneven\, toilets are accessible via a ramp\, there are two steps into the farm cottage and a wheelchair ramp can be provided on request. \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: All ages
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/a-traditional-scottish-halloween-at-the-home-of-rabbie-burns/
LOCATION:Ellisland Farm\, Ellisland Farm\, Hollywood Road\, Auldgirth\, DG2 0RP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellisland Farm":MAILTO:info@ellislandfarm.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231029T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20230801T120909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
UID:2133-1698588000-1698602400@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Three Sisters – A Story from the Climate Future (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:From the renowned art and social justice group Platform\, Three Sisters – A Story from the Climate Future\, is a drama made specifically for Nithsdale and premiering at the Wild Goose Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreated in New Abbey\, just to the south of Dumfries\, this immersive audio drama uses the structure and sensibility of Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters to explore a thriving community set against the backdrop of social and ecological collapse. \n\n\n\nIt is a beautiful dissection of isolation\, longing\, and family ties set in the late 2030s. All within the echoing cries of the geese of Solway. \n\n\n\nAfter 15 years of weathering storms\, floods\, and lockdowns in the Nith valley\, will this community keep together?  \n\n\n\nWith a cast of 11 and recorded on location at Kirkconnell House in New Abbey\, this audio drama will lead the audience through the story of the community and an experience of a remarkable building. \n\n\n\nUsing the highest quality sound design the piece will engage the audience in the most pressing questions of our times.How will we live under the impacts of climate change\, with extreme weather events and so many forced to be refugees? \n\n\n\nWhat shape will our altered society take? How will we love?   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Restricted \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 12+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember to choose the correct date for the performance you’d like to attend in the below checkout:
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/three-sisters-a-story-from-the-climate-future-2/
LOCATION:Kirkconnell House\, New Abbey\, Dumfries\, DG2 8HL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240329T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20240304T135140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
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SUMMARY:Dusk Flight: Walk up Wardlaw
DESCRIPTION:Flock of Pink-footed Geese in flight at sunset\n\n\n\nWWT Caerlaverock wardens are joining NatureScot reserve staff to lead a walk up Wardlaw Hill to see the dusk flight of the pink-footed geese and barnacle geese as they head out to roost on the Solway mudflats.  \n\n\n\nThe walk will start at Caerlaverock Castle\, it is a free ticketed event – please email: southern_scotland_admin@nature.scot if you require further details. \n\n\n\nPlease wear good sturdy footwear and bring warm clothes and waterproofs in the event of cold/wet weather. \n\n\n\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL \n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: No wheelchair access\, due to steep hill walk and off road tracks. No dogs except guide dogs. \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 8+
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/dusk-flight-walk-up-wardlaw/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240330T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20240305T100052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
UID:2534-1711796400-1711803600@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Goodbye to the Geese - Meet a Warden
DESCRIPTION:This Easter weekend\, join us at WWT Caerlaverock as we say farewell for now to our overwintering geese. Come and meet a warden to learn more about barnacle geese\, their migration\, this important wetland habitat and how we manage the reserve for geese and other species.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goodbye-to-the-geese-meet-a-warden/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240331T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20240305T095455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
UID:2531-1711911600-1711918800@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Goodbye to the Geese - Dusk Flight
DESCRIPTION:Barnacle geese at sunset over Caerlaverock\n\n\n\nThis Easter weekend\, join us at WWT Caerlaverock as we say farewell for now to our overwintering geese. \n\n\n\nOn our dusk flight walk\, you can witness the stunning spectacle of barnacle geese gathering on the Solway mudflats in their thousands as they prepare to make their 2\,000-mile migration to Spitsbergen in the Norwegian Arctic. \n\n\n\nJoin the wardens out on the merse\, as we stay open later to watch the geese flighting out against the sunset. \n\n\n\nBring warm\, waterproof clothing\, walking boots or wellingtons\, binoculars and a torch. \n\n\n\nTerms & Conditions\n\n\n\nBooking essential\, £10 per person (minimum age 10 years)\, please phone 01387 770200.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goodbye-to-the-geese-dusk-flight/
LOCATION:WWT Caerlaverock\, WWT Caerlaverock\, Eastpark Farm\, Dumfriesshire\, Scotland\, DG1 4RS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240716T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20240814T083511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
UID:2679-1721116800-1721149200@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Connecting Habitats with Dr Larry Griffin
DESCRIPTION:Connections between different sites celebrating the geese such as Lindisfarne and D&G are celebrated as both host our internationally important barnacle and pink-footed\, and both sites cater for brent geese from different parts of the Arctic too 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.  \n\n\n\nThese migratory goose needs can be contrasted with the year round needs of our own resident greylag geese which are often overlooked\, ill understood 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/connecting-habitats-with-dr-larry-griffin/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241010T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20240909T101717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T144154Z
UID:3061-1728570600-1728577800@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight: Revealing the Intricate Lives of a Lesser Loved Goose\, the Greylag
DESCRIPTION:Greylag Goose in Flight | Photo by Tony Hisgett\n\n\n\nSpeaker Larry Griffin: Larry works on wildfowl in Scotland and\, in particular\, over the past 25 years on Barnacle Geese\, Pink-footed Geese\, and Whooper Swans in Dumfries and Galloway\, and more recently on the resident Greylag Geese. \n\n\n\nIn the recent past\, the Greylag Goose was a rare protected species restricted to the north-western isles. It has become more common in this region and within Scotland and the UK generally. It appears to be static\, but GPS tracking has shown that they have a complex set of seasonal movements specific to each individual\, and the birds you see on your local patch are unlikely to be the same birds day in and day out. This is an under-appreciated species with a much-tarnished image\, which has interesting and varied breeding strategies\, even nesting in trees.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-revealing-the-intricate-lives-of-a-lesser-loved-goose-the-greylag/
LOCATION:Balmaclellan Village Hall\, 1 Murrayfield\, Balmaclellan\, Castle Douglas\, Scotland\, DG7 3QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241015T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20240909T150940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T150945Z
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SUMMARY:Nana’s Garden – Children's Activity with Lift D&G
DESCRIPTION:Lift D&G Cabin\n\n\n\nJoin LIFT D&G and local artists for engaging\, nature-themed workshops for children at the Cabin on Dunlop Road. Let your imagination soar\, get creative\, and forge a deeper connection with the local environment. Artist to be announced.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/nanas-garden-childrens-activity-with-lift-dg/
LOCATION:Lift D&G\, Lochside Road\, Dumfries
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ORGANIZER;CN="LIFT D&G":MAILTO:info@liftdumfries.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20240909T154448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T154454Z
UID:3077-1729083600-1729090800@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Nana’s Garden – Children's Activity with Lift D&G
DESCRIPTION:Lift D&G Cabin\n\n\n\nJoin LIFT D&G and local artists for engaging\, nature-themed workshops for children at the Cabin on Dunlop Road. Let your imagination soar\, get creative\, and forge a deeper connection with the local environment. Artist to be announced.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/nanas-garden-childrens-activity-with-lift-dg-2/
LOCATION:Lift D&G\, Lochside Road\, Dumfries
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T104834
CREATED:20240814T083511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T083511Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T100000
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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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