Nature Based Writing with Write!
Write! a monthly creative writing workshop, led by Karl Drinkwater. Set aside the time to be creative in short, inspirational burst, at this special Goose themed session. Event InformationAll ages […]
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The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Artists Exchange Evening with Sculpture Placement Group
The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United KingdomSculpture Placement Group (SPG) warmly invites you to an evening of exchange with local organisations, charities, and community groups in Dumfries who are keen to connect with artists and creatives. […]
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CANCELLED: Mairi Campbell: Living Stone
Stranraer Millennium Centre 75 George Street, StranraerLiving Stone is a distinctive blend of live music, song and viola as well as striking visual art, creating a rich, multi-sensory experience highlighting the mystery and beauty of everyday […]
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Behavin? with The Stove
The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United KingdomThe Stove’s regular–irregular variety night and open mic returns for the launch of Wild Goose Festival 2025. This year’s theme is “Gone Wild” – and we’re calling on the region’s […]
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Mairi Campbell: Living Stone
Moffat Theatre Old Well Rd, MoffatLiving Stone is a distinctive blend of live music, song and viola as well as striking visual art, creating a rich, multi-sensory experience highlighting the mystery and beauty of everyday […]
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Wild Goose Chase with Crichton Parkrun
The Crichton Memorial Church, Bankend Road, DumfriesJoin the flock on the wild goose chase at The Crichton. Take flight with the welcoming community on the fun, and friendly weekly 5k. Event InformationAll ages and abilities welcome.Register […]
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POSTPONED: River Water Testing & Invertebrate Count with Annan Harbour Action Group
Everholm Park Battery Street, AnnanAt this hands-on session, you’ll help investigate the health of the River Annan by testing water quality and discovering the fascinating freshwater creatures that live below the surface. With the […]
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The Swan Woman Exhibition with Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United KingdomCome step into the mythic with Storyteller and artist Claire Hewitt who has created a series of images and felt pieces re-imagining a powerful traditional Finnish Story ‘The Swan Woman’Event […]
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Insights & Impacts from Waterbird Monitoring with Scottish Ornithologist Club
Dumfries Baptist Church Gillbrae Rd, DumfriesVolunteers of the Scottish Ornithologist Club have been counting geese, ducks, waders and other waterbirds for decades; but has it helped us learn anything about them? Dr Teresa Frost, BTO’s […]
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Insights & Impacts from Waterbird Monitoring with Scottish Ornithologists Club
Balmaclellan Village Hall 1 Murrayfield, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas, Scotland, United KingdomVolunteers of the Scottish Ornithologist Club have been counting geese, ducks, waders and other waterbirds for decades; but has it helped us learn anything about them? Dr Teresa Frost, BTO’s […]
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Reel to Real: Why Not Scotland? with The Stove
The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United KingdomWe are delighted to be hosting a screening Scotland:The Big Picture’s brand new feature-length documentary, Why Not Scotland?, which explores the Scottish landscape through the eyes of Flo, a young Scot […]
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Wild Goose Chase with Crichton Parkrun
The Crichton Memorial Church, Bankend Road, DumfriesJoin the flock on the wild goose chase at The Crichton. Take flight with the welcoming community on the fun, and friendly weekly 5k. Event InformationAll ages and abilities welcome.Register […]
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Weirdy Geese & Halloween Trail with RSPB
RSPB Mersehead RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Southwick, Dumfries, United KingdomStrange sounds and creepy features, explore the trail for spooky creatures! Follow our Halloween activity trail to create your own spell, discover some mystery and magic about nature, while creating […]
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RESCHEDULED: River Water Testing & Invertebrate Count with Annan Harbour Action Group
Everholm Park Battery Street, AnnanAt this hands-on session, you’ll help investigate the health of the River Annan by testing water quality and discovering the fascinating freshwater creatures that live below the surface. With the […]
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Ryes & Shine with Doughlicious
The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United KingdomThis month, we’ll be gathering in true flock spirit; making bread side by side and tracing the flight path of grain from field to loaf. Bring along your mixing bowl […]
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Dispute with a Butterfly with Fibi Cowley
Wild Goose Festival Hub Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre, 2-6 Nith Street, DumfriesStep into a soft, sensory storytelling experience, following the incredible journey of the Painted Lady Butterfly. Every year, the Painted Lady Butterfly travels 9000 miles, a journey which takes her […]
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Things with Strings with Fibi Cowley
Wild Goose Festival Hub Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre, 2-6 Nith Street, DumfriesJoin artist-educator Fibi Cowley for a hands-on day inspired by the work of Wael Shawky. Together, we’ll create experimental ‘things on string’! By using colourful materials and found objects, we […]
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From Greenland to Galloways: Writing Wild Geese into the Climate Crisis with Climate Kitchen
The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United KingdomJoin Climate Kitchen for a special Wild Goose Festival edition featuring Stephen Rutt and David Borthwick. Together, they’ll lead a workshop exploring the Greenland white-fronted geese that winter in Dumfries […]
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Birdwatching Breakfast with WWT
The Boathouse Quayside,, Glencaple, Dumfries, United KingdomEnjoy breakfast at the Boathouse in Glencaple and learn about the geese of the Solway Firth with experts from WWT Caerlaverock and RSPB Mersehead. Watch as the geese use the […]
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Wild Goose Chase with Crichton Parkrun
The Crichton Memorial Church, Bankend Road, DumfriesJoin the flock on the wild goose chase at The Crichton. Take flight with the welcoming community on the fun, and friendly weekly 5k. Event InformationAll ages and abilities welcome.Register […]
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Wild Goose Festival Foragers: Footsteps From Home with Wild Kat Foraging
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomThe sound and sights of barnacle geese, whitefronts and more have always heralded home to me so I am delighted to be involved in this year’s wild goose festival and […]
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Nature on the Nith with RSPB
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomJoin us on one of our walks along the river to explore our local wildlife! There will be two walks of various lengths, starting the Wild Goose Festival Hub. 11am-1pm […]
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Collage Wild Recipe Cards with Emily Tough
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomIn this workshop we will be using textured, coloured paper to collage (think Eric Carle style, The Hungry Caterpillar) to create illustrations for wild recipe cards. Our recipe cards will […]
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Expo 2025 with Out of the Blueprint
Print House 137 High Street, Dumfries2025 marks 10 years of Out of the Blueprint. Out of the Blueprint is a Leith based riso studio, which supports young artists under 25 through traineeships, residencies, workshops, commissions […]
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Sonic Youth with Dumfries Music Collective
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomSonic Youth is a free under 18’s open mic event, showcasing talented young musicians in the region hosted by Dave Bass and Dumfries Music Collective (DMC). All are welcome to […]
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Nature on the Nith with RSPB
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomJoin us on one of our walks along the river to explore our local wildlife! This will be a short walk along river (from Nith Street to Greensands and back) […]
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Expo 2025 Opening Evening with Out of the Blueprint
Print House 137 High Street, Dumfries2025 marks 10 years of Out of the Blueprint. Out of the Blueprint is a Leith based riso studio, which supports young artists under 25 through traineeships, residencies, workshops, commissions […]
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Dawn Flight with WWT
WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United KingdomJoin the wardens out on the merse when we open early to watch the geese flying against the dawn sky as the sun comes up. These beautiful birds have spent the night out on […]
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Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk with RSPB
RSPB Mersehead RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Southwick, Dumfries, United KingdomSome of the greatest spectacles of nature take place at dusk. Join our guide to enjoy Svalbard barnacle geese descending on the sandflats and reserve to roost. ¾mile/1.3km walk down […]
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A Moment of Mindfulness – Zine Workshop with Natalya Smith
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomJoin illustrator Natalya Smith in creating your own zine (mini comic book) telling a story of a memorable moment you’ve had while out in nature in Dumfries and Galloway. As […]
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