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Have you tried nature journallism? Here are the benefits
Boosting creativity, improving wellbeing, and creating deeper connections are just some of the benefits of nature journalling.You don’t need to be an expert writer, or an amazing artist to enjoy this activity, which is why it’s such a great way to tak
7 May 2024
Coscoroba cygnets hatch at WWT Martin Mere
Four adorable coscoroba cygnets are stealing visitors’ hearts at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire.The one-month-old cygnets hatched near the beginning of April, and the Living Collection team says parents are “doing a great job”.Picture sh
2 May 2024
Mad about moths at Martin Mere
We have recorded over 300 species of moths on our site! Take a look at some interesting facts about moths and how we record our species.
29 April 2024
Cape Barren Cuteness as three goslings hatch at WWT Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere is excited to announce its first hatchlings of the year in its living collection, welcoming three adorable cape barren goslings. Also known as the cereopsis (or pig goose), the cape barren is known as being a strong bird, with long shar
25 April 2024
Bat & Barn Owl Nights return to Martin Mere
Visitors to WWT Martin Mere will get a rare chance to search for owls, bats and even rare moths at a special after-hours Bat and Barn Owl night returning for the first time after a three year break.
24 April 2024
Will you be this year's Duck Race winner?
Ready… set… go! The annual duck race is returning to Lancashire on 6 May and we're looking for the winners of 2024!Looking for something different to do this May bank holiday? Head down to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre for the race of the year! Enter
15 April 2024
What’s on this Spring at Martin Mere
Looking for something to do this Spring? WWT Martin Mere, Burscough, has a line-up of exciting events and activities so that you can keep coming back and exploring the amazing outdoors. Take a look: GIANT Duck Hunt Cost: £1 per trail card Da
6 March 2024
Go quackers with the Giant Easter Duck Hunt
Have a wild day out at Martin Mere Wetland Centre this Easter half term with the Giant Easter Duck Trail (6-22 April).
1 March 2024
Meet Tim Kennedy, Welcome Desk volunteer at Martin Mere
Tim volunteers at our welcome desk twice a week, as well as at local shops in his spare time. He decided to volunteer after looking for employed work and wanting to do something new.“I started volunteering as I was looking for employed work. I chose Mar
28 February 2024
Meet June, Retail Volunteer at Martin Mere
Volunteer for almost two years, June comes each Wednesday to Martin Mere to help out in our gift shop. She describes volunteering as ‘fun’ and ‘worthwhile’.Speaking on what got her started, June said: “A friend of mine did a lot of voluntary wor
28 February 2024
Meet Rita Newby, craft room volunteer at Martin Mere
Rita, a huge sci-fi fan who enjoys being creative, has volunteered at Martin Mere for nearly two years. She started looking for volunteering after she missed being around people.“I became physically disabled as an adult, and my condition means it would
25 February 2024
Meet Bhagavi Podichetty, Administrative Volunteer at Martin Mere
Bhagavi, who volunteers once a week as part of our office team, has been with us for around 16 months now. She describes volunteering at Martin Mere as “fun, inclusive, and collaborative”.Bhagavi originally decided to enquire about volunteering as she
23 February 2024
Meet Alan Heaton, Canoe Safari Volunteer at Martin Mere
Alan Heaton, volunteer at Martin Mere for around 10 years now, joined after wanting to turn his passion for nature into something valuable. “I’ve always had a passion for nature, I just wondered how best I could utilise that. I used to visit Martin
21 February 2024
Meet Gary Gray, our visitor-faced volunteer
Our visitor-faced volunteer, Gary Gray, has been volunteering with Martin Mere for four years. Helping us across a range of roles and activities, he first started after wanting to do something to get him out of the house and doing new things. “I have
20 February 2024
Learn about volunteering with us - Volunteering Week
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Lancashire is on the search for new people to join its friendly volunteering team. This year, Volunteering Week returns from 24 February to 1 March with drop-in sessions available each day 1-3pm for those wanting to find
19 February 2024