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Wild Geese – A Poem by Simon Jones
Today we are celebrating #NationalPoetryDay, by sharing a poem by Simon Jones. In the run up to this year’s Wild Goose Festival, the Stove Network hosted a special Wild Goose edition of their bi-monthly open-mic night; Brave New Words. Brave New Words is a platform for writers, artists, musicians and songwriters to share their words…
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Wild Goose Festival Volunteer Opportunities
During the eleven-day Wild Goose Festival, our town centre nature hub found in the Loreburne Centre, Dumfries, will be open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm, offering a range of family-friendly activities to enjoy. This year, we have various volunteer opportunities available. Find out more about each opportunity below. Pre-Festival Volunteers Role Description: In collaboration with…
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Hub Programme 2023
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The Beginnings of Migration…
Photo by Duncan Ireland Dr Larry Griffin of ECO-LG Ltd, tells us about local goose movements and the migration of Geese in and around Dumfries and Galloway. Learn more about the changing climate and how this affects migration, as well as different goose populations and the development of young geese. By Dr Larry Griffin September is…
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Aloft – A Poem by Luke Winter
As part of the Wild Goose Festival 2021, poet Luke Winter was commissioned to write a piece inspired by the migration of geese to our region. Luke created a special piece entitled, ‘Aloft’. The theme of the 2021 festival was around the concept of naturalism, and our association with the natural world, be it physical…
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The Challenges of Moult
Dr Larry Griffin of ECO-LG Ltd, shares his experience of tagging Greylag Geese on Loch Ken earlier this summer. This took place at a crucial time when the birds are coming out of the major energy/nutrient pinch point of moult while trying to cater for their growing young. By Dr Larry Griffin Since GPS collar-tagging…
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Three Sisters – A Story from the Climate Future (Day 2)
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. Created 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…
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Three Sisters – A Story from the Climate Future (Day 1)
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. Created 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…
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Reel to Real Cinema x Wild Goose Festival Presents: Sami Blood/Sameblod
