Step 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 all over the world, and ensures the survival of the entire species. But no one individual could complete this alone, it happens across five generations. […]
Join 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 will explore light, transparency, textures, materials and playful shapes. This workshop encourages children to build their own characters and bring them to life through storytelling. […]
Join 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 & Galloway, the extreme weather events that threaten them, and their deep connections to climate. The session combines engaging talks with creative writing exercises. Event […]
Enjoy 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 river to navigate to their feeding grounds whilst you start the day. Event InformationWhilst the event is free, you will have to pay for your […]
Join 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 before your first Parkrun.Event sets off from The Crichton Memorial Church.
The 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 on home turf too!We will spend between an hour and a half urban foraging, starting from the festival hub in Dumfries, where we will look […]
Join 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 – longer walk option: A circular walk between Devorgilla Bridge and Troqueer Cycle Bridge, starting upriver toward and then crossing Devorgilla (The Auld) Bridge, before […]
In 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 explain how you can use foraged plants for medicine, food and navigation! Open to anyone at any stage in their creative journey! You will be […]
2025 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 and print projects. In the summer of 2025, the studio celebrated it’s 10th birthday with a special three week Print Expo, featuring work from it’s […]
Sonic 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 perform so come and share your songs to a live, supportive audience. Acoustic guitars are available should anyone need.
Join 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) in search of wildlife that makes this place their home or uses the river to commute ormigrate. Looking for water birds like Goosander, Mallard, Grey […]
2025 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 and print projects. In the summer of 2025, the studio celebrated it’s 10th birthday with a special three week Print Expo, featuring work from it’s […]
Join 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 the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the fields during the day. Event InformationThis is an outdoor event.Please wear warm and waterproof clothing and […]
Some 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 to the shore, to view geese as they fly over onto the sandflats. Event InformationSuitable for adults and children aged 12+.Additional car park charge applies […]
Join 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 mundane as enjoying the sound of rain falling through the leaves of towering trees above you, or as thrilling as the time a fellow hiker […]
Every autumn, nearly 40,000 barnacle geese arrive from their homeland of Norway. However, during the summer of 1940, we welcomed an additional 300 visitors from Norway—men who fled their country due to the Second World War in search of shelter and support. St. Michael’s Church played a significant role in this effort.To honour these 300 […]
Dive into the hidden world of our rivers! Secrets of Our Rivers is a hands-on science and nature event where visitors can explore live freshwater invertebrates collected from the River Annan. Join Annan Harbour Action Group at the Wild Goose Festival Hub to see these fascinating creatures up close. Learn how these tiny minibeasts act […]
2025 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 and print projects. In the summer of 2025, the studio celebrated it’s 10th birthday with a special three week Print Expo, featuring work from it’s […]
Immerse yourself in the colourful world of animal sounds. Discover the fascinating history of field recording techniques and learn about the important role of bioacoustics in modern day conservation. Manipulate audio in real-time to distort reality and create imaginary soundscapes using recordings of locally important species including geese, toads, bats and more! Accessibility InformationFully accessible […]
Every autumn, nearly 40,000 barnacle geese arrive from their homeland of Norway. However, during the summer of 1940, we welcomed an additional 300 visitors from Norway—men who fled their country due to the Second World War in search of shelter and support. St. Michael’s Church played a significant role in this effort.To honour these 300 […]
The workshop will be focused on considering the ecosystem and animal life that inhabits the Solway marshland and will invite people to create a pre-existing life form to live in our in-hub marshland canvas, like geese, otters, bugs etc. Or create an entirely new one, a creature that is built right for its soggy environment, […]
Discover wetland birds and how to identify them, from diving and dabbling ducks to the different kinds of geese and swan. Learn about the importance of wetlands and take home an ID pack to help you use your new skills at home and in the wild! Event InformationThis is an outdoor event.Event price is included in […]
In Another Realm, a group exhibition developed in collaboration with Sculpture Placement Group (SPG) and featuring the work of artists Laura Aldridge, Nick Evans, Louise Gibson, Aimee Lax, Aniara Omann & Daisy Richardson. In Another Realm takes inspiration from science fiction’s engagement with the environment and the genre’s value as a tool for thinking critically about climate change. The selection […]
Join South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre for a morning of wildlife hunting at St Michael’s Churchyard. We’ll be looking for the plants and critters that call these hallowed grounds home and recording them through citizen science to raise our local and national understanding of the role graveyard play as a habitat for wildlife. Event […]
2025 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 and print projects. In the summer of 2025, the studio celebrated it’s 10th birthday with a special three week Print Expo, featuring work from it’s […]
Join Lift D&G at The Cabin for a Halloween themed creative workshop!
Join Solway Firth Partnership in the hub for a fun and informative session that invites you to take a closer look at the fascinating objects found on our local beaches—from natural wonders to curious man-made items. Discover the fascinating world of the Solway’s beaches without getting your feet sandy. What’s Inside: Perfect for families, nature […]
The atmospheric Castle Loch in Lochmaben sets the scene for an evening of spine-chilling storytelling. Join Mostly Ghostly to discover the origins of the infamous vampire legend, a fearsome Bruce family curse, and our own gripping experiences at the castle, entwined with a collection of local ghost stories… Event InformationOutdoor event.Recommended for aged 8+.Please wrap […]
In Another Realm, a group exhibition developed in collaboration with Sculpture Placement Group (SPG) and featuring the work of artists Laura Aldridge, Nick Evans, Louise Gibson, Aimee Lax, Aniara Omann & Daisy Richardson. In Another Realm takes inspiration from science fiction’s engagement with the environment and the genre’s value as a tool for thinking critically about climate change. The selection […]
Cycling Dumfries are delighted to join WWT to host a guided wildlife ride to WWT Caerlaverock, taking in Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve and the river Nith along the way. The ride will be around 20 miles, with plenty of stops to look out for wildlife, taking in the sights and sounds of the Nith and the estuary. Each group will […]