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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a creative day of making your very own mini animation using a zoetrope. The theme for this workshop will be “Geese in Flight.”What is a Zoetrope?Imagine a […]
Join us at The Devil’s Porridge Museum for Feathers and Footsteps, a creative and immersive workshop exploring powerful stories of migration — in both the natural world and human history. […]
Join the Wild Goose Festival Project Coordinator for a creative session turning secondhand books into art! Using old natural history books, crayons, pens, and collage, join us for an opportunity […]
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 […]
Join us for a creative day of making your very own mini animation using a zoetrope. The theme for this workshop will be “Geese in Flight.”What is a Zoetrope?Imagine a […]
Wetlands are the wild edge where land meets water. A no-man’s land of swamp, marsh and bog but that teems with life. No wonder so many artists have been inspired […]
As the sun goes down, walk out to look over the saltmarsh whilst waiting for the geese to fly over to the mudflats where they spend the evening. Enjoy a hot […]
Sonic Labs (formerly known as Free Improvisation) is a hub where noise and sound collide in a whirlwind of creativity. Crafted by a group of local music lovers and innovators, […]
Join Museum Curator, Judith Hewitt, for a fully illustrated talk exploring the many and varied connections between Dumfries and Galloway and the world. This talk will consider objects in the […]
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 […]
As part of The Wild Goose Festival, join jeweller Sonny for a creative drop-in workshop exploring the many journeys of migration. Just as geese travel great distances across borders, people […]
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 […]
This talk will explore the many mermaid legends in Dumfries and Galloway. The stories and accounts are often surprising with mermaids caught on hooks by fishermen, being negatively affected by […]