Things to do in wetlands
Winter photography tips: taking pictures when things get icy
Advice from a wildlife photographer on how to make the most of the scarce but great quality winter light, what wildlife are about, and photography techniques that enhance a winter scene.
7 December 2023
Lucy Lapwing shares her love of mini-wetlands
Wetlands are the watery habitats such as ponds, rivers and marshes that are essential for wildlife. In fact, freshwater wetlands support more life per square kilometre than any other type of habitat. But the UK has suffered devastating wetland loss over hundreds of years. We’ve lost 75% of our wetlands in the last 300 years.
24 August 2023
Escape to our wetlands this spring
Get outside and closer to spring wildlife. We promise you’ll feel renewed and refreshed by the vibrant energy of our wetlands at this time of year.
29 March 2023
Spring photography tips: more light, more wildlife
With plenty of low light, March is a great month to experiment with photography styles and to focus in on beautiful wetland wildlife.
6 March 2023
Calling all eek!splorers
Join us for a fantastic fun wildlife learning eek!sperience for all the family this half term
28 September 2022
Restore your wellbeing in our wetlands this autumn
A sense of calm descends as the busyness of long summer days come to an end and our lives return to a bit more of a routine. It’s time to take stock, check in and slow down.
5 September 2022
Family fun this summer
We’ve been really enjoying our Junior Wetland Ranger days and from what we hear, so have you! If you haven’t given it a go yet you’re missing out, so join us for a fun filled day of adventure and fun at one of our wetland centres.
4 August 2022
The magic of wetland nature
It’s been a long winter but suddenly the world is bursting with birdsong and blossom. Nature is pushing forward, waking from its long sleep and embracing the longer days. Maybe it’s time for us to do the same? Our blue spaces have an extra special draw f
27 April 2022
Noticing nature: Eight practical exercises you can try to improve your mood
Mindfulness is a way to help yourself be more present, intentionally aware of everything going on around you. These short practices are to help you take a step back from your own thoughts and focus on the world around you in wetlands.
21 February 2022
5 splashtastic tips for family fun this February half term
Wet weather can only mean one thing, it’s time to find the biggest puddle you can and jump right in! So grab your wellies, get outside and jump into nature - whatever the weather.
7 February 2022
Build your own den
As the summer holidays draw nearer, it’s good to have a list of activities to entice your little ones away from their screens and into the fresh air. Children of all ages love creating spaces where they can escape and create imaginary worlds, away from
14 June 2021
Spring and summer in wetlands: a guide for wellbeing
Our free guide explores some of the ways that nature can help keep us healthy. It’s full of ideas and activities intended to help you engage with nature following the five steps to wellbeing.
10 May 2021
Waterlife photo competition - 2020 results
Here are the results of our annual 2020 Waterlife photo competition, where you can see the full shortlist of the best of our entries. Every year we run our Waterlife photo competition for members and this year, despite the challenge of not being able t
21 April 2021
How to have a greener festive season that will also help wetlands
Make a more meaningful connection this festive season. We’ve put together some ideas to help you have a creative, fun and nature-filled Christmas while keeping down your water, carbon and plastic footprints.
1 December 2020
Wetlands throughout the seasons: autumn
From breath-taking scenery to epic wildlife migrations, autumn is when nature chooses to wow us with its beauty and power before slowing down for a period of rest and regeneration. So what can we expect from this colourful, dramatic season?
12 October 2020