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A Moment of Mindfulness – Zine Workshop with Natalya Smith
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…
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Secrets of Our Rivers with Annan Harbour Action Group
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…
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Arrival Paper Geese with St Michael’s Church
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…
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Kaleidoscope of Sounds with Species on the Edge
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…
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In Another Realm Exhibition with The Travelling Gallery
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…
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Graveyard Wildlife Safari with SWSEIC
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…
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Beach Treasures: Discover, Explore & Create! with Solway Firth Partnership
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…
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Dumfries and Galloway and the World with Dumfries Museums
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 museum’s collection that are evidence of our global history – shabtis from Ancient Egypt, Native American clothing, items from China, Japan and Africa. It will…
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Legends and Lore at Castle Loch with Mostly Ghostly
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…
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Zoetrope Workshop with St Michael’s Church
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 simple spinning drum with pictures inside. When you spin it and look through the slots, those still images come to life and appear to…