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Can a school trip change children’s attitudes to nature?
What was your best day of the school year when you were a kid? Was it sports day or the school play or, like me, was it the school trip? I wonder what memories pop into your mind when you think back to school trips. Probably for some, it’s simply the p
Our volunteer Daniel Modley talks about life on the Steart Marshes
WWT’s 1000 volunteers are the backbone of the charity, without them, the scale and reach of the charity’s conservation work would not be possible. Daniel Modley, 32, volunteers at Steart Marshes in Somerset where he examines invertebrates as part of h
Explore with Steve Backshall: Halloween critters
Forget about things that go bump in the night, Steve Backshall separates fact from fiction and shows there's nothing scary about our native bats and owls.
From recording albums to recording butterfly numbers, Brian Briggs reveals all
Nature reserves exist not only to provide a safe habitat for wildlife to thrive but also to help connect us to nature and ourselves. Behind the scenes are the people who make these incredible experiences possible. Brian Briggs, who works as a senior reser
WWT Washington Waterlab garden: How rain gardens can help tackle climate change
Gardeners are getting an insight into dealing with the possible effects of climate change, at a new WWT Washington Wetland Centre garden exhibit. It’s likely that British gardens will need to withstand more periods of both drought and heavy rain in the
Are swans more aggressive than other birds?
Are swans more aggressive than other birds? The rumour that 'a swan can break a man's arm' is well known, but is there any truth in the rumours that swans are dangerous? A new study investigates.
Why new build houses are a flood risk to existing homes
People’s homes will be at greater risk from flooding by 2020 because new homes will overwhelm existing drains, according to the biggest ever survey of building and flooding professionals. More sustainable drainage systems is the answer.
Explore with Steve Backshall: Super swans
Let's hear it for Bewick's swans, a familiar sight at WWT Slimbridge every autumn. Legendary wildlife explorer Steve Backshall tells you everything you need to know about Europe's smallest swans.
In conversation with Sir David Attenborough
We chat to the conservation legend and undisputed national treasure about WWT, what wetlands mean to him and his memories of Sir Peter Scott.
Flooding-friendly garden wins awards
A garden that shows people how they can help solve local flooding through gardening has won a Gold Award and Best Garden award at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2016. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s “Working Wetlands Garden” is designed by Jeni
Explore with Steve Backshall: Hibernation
As the seasons change, many of our native mammals, amphibians and reptiles are gearing up for their winter sleep. Steve Backshall shares how you can give nature a helping hand when it comes to hibernation.
Explore with Steve Backshall: Wildlife journeys
Get ready to wow your grown-ups with some amazing wildlife facts this autumn, thanks to top adventurer and all-round wildlife legend, Steve Backshall.
Crane releases.
[/caption] Many keen eyed visitors will have noticed that there was a major shuffle up of our Crane exhibits this December. After many years of attempted coupling our Red crowned crane (or commonly called Japanese crane) were finally released into the Mr
Red-crowned crane facts
Facts about the red-crowned, or Japanese, crane bird. The crane is a symbol of longevity and immortality throughout Japan, with Japanese airlines using a crane symbol. A crane is also used on paper money, and in many works of Japanese art.