RSPB Scotland 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. ¾mile/1.3km […]
WWT Caerlaverock (with Include Us) Join Include Us at WWT Caerlaverock for a morning of fun and games! Meet Carl the Goose and Steven C Gull who will tell their […]
Learn about the life and works of pioneering German Filmmaker photographer (and Dumfries resident) Dr Werner Kissling in this fully illustrated talk. Dr Werner Kissling was born into great luxury […]
Watch a spectacle of hundreds of ducks, waders and geese flocking on the merse, brought in by the high tide. Join a warden who will be on hand to identify […]
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. There will be a large […]
Dumfries and Galloway Council Environment Team & SCAMP Saltmarshes (or merse) is a very popular habitat for Geese as they return for the winter. This unique environment provides a home […]
When two sisters relocate to the Japanese countryside, they quickly realise they have unusual neighbours including Totoro. This film is being screened as part of the Wild Goose Festival – […]
Loch Ken is home to one of the few colonies of Greenland White Fronted Geese in the UK. Come hear a talk from the RSPB about the amazing journey of […]
Dumfries and Galloway Council Environment Team & SCAMP Saltmarshes (or merse) is a very popular habitat for Geese as they return for the winter. This unique environment provides a home […]
Heart of the Biosphere: A Year in the Life of Merric-Kells and Silver FloweFilmed over twelve months among some of Southwest Scotland’s most dramatic mountain and wetland landscapes. This cinematic […]
WWT Caerlaverock (with Dave Borthwick of the University of Glasgow) This creative writing session will encourage writers to reflect on how migratory geese might have been perceived in the past […]
WWT Caerlaverock, Cycling Dumfries, Nith Life and NatureScot jointly host this fun cycling event. Cycling Dumfries are delighted to join WWT, Nith Life and NatureScot, to host this guided wildlife […]
Join 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 […]
Join this interactive Green Tease to explore how we use and manage urban and rural land in Scotland to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. The event is a collaboration […]
GSA Biosphere & Kirkcolm Community Trust In winter Loch Ryan attracts wintering birds such as geese, ducks, swans and waders. Join the GSA Biosphere Community and Education team at Kirkcolm […]
This event has been cancelled – we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Join Mostly Ghostly as we celebrate the beautifully restored Dumfries Fountain, with a tour exploring the impact of […]
RSPB Scotland Discover some of the amazing wildlife looked after on this farm. As the season changes, so too do the habitats and special creatures found here – with lush […]
A kid-friendly event exploring connections between different sites celebrating the geese, such as Lindisfarne and D&G, which are celebrated as both host our internationally important barnacle goose and pink-footed goose. […]
Join us at the Unexpected Garden in Stranraer, where we will start off with a wee walk to collect natural materials for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We’ll be […]
Explore the history of the River Nith through objects in the museum collection. The oldest logboat in Scotland, a Roman anchor and more will feature in this wide ranging talk […]
This is a partnership event between Dumfries and Galloway Council Arts and Museums and Mostly Ghostly Enter the atmospheric environs of the Old Bridge House; Dumfries’s oldest abode and one […]
An event for adults at The Riverside Tap. Join Larry as he discusses the connections between different sites celebrating the geese, such as Lindisfarne and D&G, which are celebrated as […]
Join licensed bird ringer Gary Clewley and the North Solway Ringing Group as they ring a range of small birds. See the birds up close and learn why bird ringing […]
Join us for a walk with a knowledgeable warden to learn how we manage the reserve for the thousands of barnacle and pink footed geese that migrate here in winter. […]
RSPB Scotland 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. ¾mile/1.3km […]
Scottish International Storytelling Festival In Ireland it was and still is the custom to combine stories with music, and many musicians carried stories along with the tunes. In this relaxed […]
Event Type: Indoor (possibly outdoor on patio if weather allows) Event cost: no booking cost but you will have to pay for breakfast Accessibility Details: n/a Event Capacity: 20 Age Restriction? […]
WWT Caerlaverock (with Viking and Swarovski) Interested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? Optics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds, helping you see […]
Experts from Glengyone Distillery will talk you through their range of whiskies while you sample them in the comfort of our visitor centre. This means you can try before you […]
Join Museum Curator, Judith Hewitt, as she talk’s about the latest exhibition in Dumfries Museum: On 4th February, Andrew Kennedy died in The Crichton Hospital. He had been in the […]
