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SUMMARY:Nature Faces with NatureScot
DESCRIPTION:An interactive morning with our reserve officers to get into the woods\, collect natural materials and talk about the animals that live on the reserve.  \n\n\n\nThere will be a large gazebo so that the artworks can be completed even in if there is wet weather.  \n\n\n\nParking will be at Castle Corner car park a few minutes from the event site.  \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nEvent: The event is free\, but booking is essential. \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Wheelchair accessibility  \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 20 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 5+  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK  HERE
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/nature-faces-with-naturescot/
LOCATION:Castle Corner Carpark\, for Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve\, Dumfries\, DG1 4RU
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241021T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241021T153000
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SUMMARY:High Tide Birding
DESCRIPTION:High Tide Birding | Photo by Graham Edwards\n\n\n\nWatch a spectacle of hundreds of ducks\, waders and geese flocking on the merse\, brought in by the high tide. \n\n\n\nJoin a warden who will be on hand to identify and explain more about the variety of wildlife encountered and the importance of this special saltmarsh habitat.  \n\n\n\nPossible sightings include golden plover\, dunlin\, pintail\, shelduck\, barnacle geese and even raptors: there is also a good chance of spotting birds of prey such as hen harrier and peregrine falcon. \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: involves walking. Site will likely be wet so waterproof clothing and footwear required. Manual wheelchairs available. Site is flat.  \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 15 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 10+  \n\n\n\nBooking Details: Call WWT Caerlaverock to book on 01387 770 200 \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent included with admission
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/high-tide-birding/
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:20241021T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T205810
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SUMMARY:Dr Werner Kissling: Photographer Ethnographer & Migrant
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the life and works of pioneering German Filmmaker photographer (and Dumfries resident) Dr Werner Kissling in this fully illustrated talk. \n\n\n\nDr Werner Kissling was born into great luxury in Germany before World War One. For over thirty years\, he worked closely with Dumfries Museum Curators Alf Truckell and David Lockwood to photograph the lives of the people of Dumfries and Galloway.  \n\n\n\nDr Kissling left behind an amazing number of images which this talk will share as well as exploring his life and times. \n\n\n\nFree to attend\, no need to book.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/dr-werner-kissling-photographer-ethnographer-migrant/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241021T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T205810
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SUMMARY:Storytelling and Games with Carl the Goose
DESCRIPTION:WWT Caerlaverock (with Include Us) \n\n\n\n\n\nStorytelling and Games with Carl the Goose | Illustration by Julia Stephen\n\n\n\nJoin Include Us at WWT Caerlaverock for a morning of fun and games! Meet Carl the Goose and Steven C Gull who will tell their story. There will be art activities\, games and more fun for all the family!  \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor (will be moved indoors if the weather is horrible)  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: No walking involved. Manual wheelchairs available for hire. Reserve is wet and so weather proof clothing and footwear is recommended.  \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: n/a  \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: Family activity \n\n\n\nBooking Details: No booking necessary. 
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/storytelling-and-games-with-carl-the-goose/
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:20241020T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T193000
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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\n \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-4/
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:20241020T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T140000
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SUMMARY:Birding for Brents - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:GSA Biosphere\, Scottish Ornithologists Club (SOC)\, British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.  \n\n\n\nLoch Ryan is a fantastic birding spot with a wintering population of light-bellied brent geese. \n\n\n\nThese fascinating birds migrate 5\,000km from Canada each year to spend the winter on our coastline. Most of the population winter in Ireland\, but we have a small population on the coasts of West Galloway where they feed on eel grass during the winter.   \n\n\n\nOther birds migrating here for the winter include eider ducks\, long tailed ducks\, common scoters\, wigeon\, teal\, red throated divers and Slavonian grebes. Waders are also in abundance with curlews\, golden plover\, grey plover\, knot and dunlin present.  \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the carpark in Stranraer and use telescopes and binoculars to find and identify the birds.  \n\n\n\nExperts will be present to help with identification and to provide further information about ecology and migration.  \n\n\n\nThis event is held in partnership with the GSA Biosphere\, British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and Scottish Ornithology Club (SOC). Please bring lunch\, warm and waterproof clothing\, suitable footwear\, binoculars and telescopes if you have them. \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nEvent: Free \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: The outdoor walk on the beach is not suitable for wheelchairs\, however the birds can be observed from the car park.  \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 25 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: All ages welcome
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/birding-for-brents-2/
LOCATION:Bunker Snack Bar Carpark by A77\, Stranraer\, DG9 8QJ
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SUMMARY:Dawn Flight
DESCRIPTION:Greet the dawn with the spectacular flight of the barnacle geese departing the reserve as the sun comes up.  \n\n\n\nThese beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the fields during the day. Join the wardens out on the merse\, as we open early to watch the geese flying against the dawn sky. \n\n\n\nBring warm\, waterproof clothing and footwear\, binoculars and a torch.  \n\n\n\nBreakfast available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Involves a walk but there are seats at the end and we can offer manual wheelchairs. Surface is flat and hard. Can be wet underfoot so warm and waterproof clothing and footwear is required.  \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 15 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 10+  \n\n\n\nBooking Details: Call WWT Caerlaverock to book on 01387 770 200
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/dawn-flight-3/
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:20241019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T200000
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SUMMARY:Scottish Folktales: Bridges to the Otherworld
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Storytelling Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFolklorist Allison Galbraith and storyteller Beverley Casebow will enthral you with stories from the Otherworld.  \n\n\n\nOur ancestors’ belief in a world of spirits and ethereal beings has bestowed a wealth of supernatural stories on Scotland. Join us for an entertaining evening with vexed fairies\, nature wisdom and much humour. \n\n\n\nChildren (12+) must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/scottish-folktales-bridges-to-the-otherworld/
LOCATION:Riverside Tap\, 5 Friars Vennel\, Dumfries\, DG1 2RQ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T205810
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SUMMARY:Funny Family Folktales
DESCRIPTION:Scottish International Storytelling Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthor and storyteller Allison Galbraith will captivate the whole family with her hilarious Scottish stories.  \n\n\n\nMeet the Woolly Pet and sing along with a gang of escaped farm animals\, including a GOOSE!  \n\n\n\nJoin an interactive quest through prehistoric Scotland and discover why dogs are our best friends.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/funny-family-folktales/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T140000
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UID:2652-1729339200-1729346400@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen Rutt
DESCRIPTION:The saltmarsh at Wigtown attracts thousands of wintering pink footed geese\, barnacle geese\, ducks and waders. In spring and summer a host of special plants cover the merse\, and the sound of skylarks fill the air. It is a beautiful and rare habitat which is inspiring to write about. Local author Stephen Rutt will guide you to write creatively about nature. Also an amateur naturalist\, he specialises in creative non-fiction prose and birds. He won the Saltire Society’s first book award\, as well as a Roger Deakin award for his debut book\, The Seafarers. His second book\, Wintering was one of The Times’s best nature books of the year for 2019. The Eternal Season\, his third book\, has been shortlisted for the Saltire Society’s non-fiction book of the year. His writing has been published by Granta.com\, The Guardian\, The Scotsman and Caught By The River. www.stephenrutt.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Indoor  \n\n\n\nEvent: Free \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Accessible for wheelchair users. \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 15 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: None \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/creative-writing-workshop-with-stephen-rutt/
LOCATION:The Supper Room\, County Buildings\, South Main Street\, Wigtown\, DG8 9JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T100000
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UID:2637-1729324800-1729332000@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Goose Breakfast at The Boathouse
DESCRIPTION:Pink Footed Geese | Photo by Brian Morrell\n\n\n\nEnjoy a breakfast at the Boathouse in Glencaple and learn about the geese of the Solway Firth with experts from WWT Caerlaverock and NatureScot. Watch as the geese use the river to navigate to their feeding grounds to start the day. \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Indoor (possibly outdoor on patio if weather allows)  \n\n\n\nEvent cost: No booking cost but you will have to pay for breakfast \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: n/a \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 20 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 10+  \n\n\n\nBooking Details: Call the Boathouse to book on 01387 770 673 or through the website: https://theboathouseglencaple.com/
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goose-breakfast-at-the-boathouse-2/
LOCATION:The Boathouse\, Quayside\,\, Glencaple\, Dumfries\, DG1 4RE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="WWT Caerlaverock":MAILTO:info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T205810
CREATED:20240814T083510Z
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SUMMARY:Hear Here: Project Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Stove & Fair Scotland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the dynamic launch of Hear Here\, a collaborative project by the Stove Network and Fair Scotland.  \n\n\n\nCelebrate the heritage\, culture\, and contemporary lives of the Showpeople and their significant contributions to the town.  \n\n\n\nThe event features guest speakers\, presentations\, and a film.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/hear-here-project-launch/
LOCATION:Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T205810
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T091956Z
UID:2703-1729260000-1729267200@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Sketching to See Saltmarsh
DESCRIPTION:Dumfries and Galloway Council Environment Team & SCAMP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaltmarshes (or merse) is a very popular habitat for Geese as they return for the winter. This unique environment provides a home and a rich sources of food for many other breeds of birds\, including lapwing\, redshank and skylark.  \n\n\n\nIf you look a little closer the saltmarsh is bursting with life in the grasses\, the mud\, and the water. Sketching is a brilliant way to explore merse. While sketching we are still and observing what is happening on\, in and around the Saltmarsh on a landscape scale and focused on the detail. \n\n\n\nSo\, join us for a few hours out on the merse no experience of art required and we will teach you how to look at saltmarsh slightly differently. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nEvent: Free \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: We will be walking across undulating landscape with ditches. This means the ground is uneven and rough in places \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity:15 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 8 + \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK HERE
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/sketching-to-see-saltmarsh/
LOCATION:RSPB Crook of Baldoon\, Shell Road\, Wigtown\, DG8 9AF
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T205810
CREATED:20240814T083510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T140556Z
UID:2707-1729249200-1729256400@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Saltmarsh Science
DESCRIPTION:Dumfries and Galloway Council Environment Team & SCAMP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaltmarshes (or merse) is a very popular habitat for Geese as they return for the winter. This unique environment provides a home and a rich sources of food for many other breeds of birds\, including lapwing\, redshank and skylark.  \n\n\n\nMeeting at the RSPB Reserve at Crook of Baldoon we will go on a walking adventure with Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) project officer\, Nick Chisholm\, and learn to see the Saltmarsh through the eyes of an ecologist. From the broad landscape context we will explore how it grows and struggles to the microscopic detail of what we might not notice without a little help. \n\n\n\nWe will be walking across undulating landscape with ditches. This means the ground is uneven and rough in places. We will be hoping for a lovely sunny Autumn day but just in case\, please come dressed for the weather and the terrain. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nEvent: Free \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: We will be walking across undulating landscape with ditches. This means the ground is uneven and rough in places \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity:15 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: 8 + \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBOOKING DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/saltmarsh-science/
LOCATION:RSPB Crook of Baldoon\, Shell Road\, Wigtown\, DG8 9AF
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T205810
CREATED:20240918T112203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T125023Z
UID:3103-1729245600-1729958400@wildgoosefestival.scot
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: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: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: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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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:20241015T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241015T150000
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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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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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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/
LOCATION:Scotland
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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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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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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/
LOCATION:Scotland
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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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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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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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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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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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