WWT Events August

Small Mammal Trapping

Thursday 2^nd August 2018

10-11am

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Find out what mammals we have caught overnight in our small mammal traps and learn more about mammals such as voles and mice that live on our wetland reserve!

Normal admission charges apply, WWT members free.

Booking essential

Please contact the centre on 01387 770200 or info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk

Dragons and Damsels

Thursday 9^th August 2018

11am-1pm

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Get out and about on the reserve to find and identify different species of damselflies and dragonflies. Go pond dipping to find larvae and learn about the fascinating lifecycle of dragonflies. Search for the adults flying around the wildflower meadow, avenues and around the ponds, and learn the difference between dragonflies and damselflies and the habitats they prefer.

Family event.

Normal admission charges apply, WWT members free.

Booking essential

Please contact the centre on 01387 770200 or info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk

Pond Dipping

Wednesday 22nd August 2018

11am-1pm

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Discover the amazing creatures living underwater in the pond. Use pond dipping nets, trays, bug pots, identification guides and aquascopes to find and identify the different animals.

Normal admission charges apply, WWT members free

Please contact the centre on 01387 770200 or info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk

Bug Hunt

Tuesday 14^th August 2018

11am-12pm

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Join us on a bug hunt around our wetland reserve, to find bugs living in dead wood, in the undergrowth, in trees, on flowers or flying around! You could find butterflies, dragonflies, bees, spiders, worms, beetles, ladybirds and much more!

Normal admission charges apply, WWT members free

Please contact the centre on 01387 770200 or info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk

Worm Wonders

Thursday 16^th August 2018

1am-1pm

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Have you ever wondered about worms? What would happen without worms and why are they so important in the ecosystem?  We will go on a worm hunt in the wildlife garden and have a go at charming some worms out of the ground! Family event.

Booking is essential.

Normal admission charges apply, WWT members free.

Please contact the centre on 01387 770200 or info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk

Bug Hunt

Tuesday 21^st August 2018

11am-12pm

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Join us on a bug hunt around our wetland reserve, to find bugs living in dead wood, in the undergrowth, in trees, on flowers or flying around! You could find butterflies, dragonflies, bees, spiders, worms, beetles, ladybirds and much more!

Normal admission charges apply, WWT members free.

Please contact the centre on 01387 770200 or info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk

Messy Play

Thursday 23^rd August 2018

11am-12

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Get outdoors on our wetland and take part in some messy play. Please come dressed appropriately. Suitable for children aged 5 and under.

Normal admission charges apply, WWT members free.

Booking essential

Please contact the centre on 01387 770200 or info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk

Pond Dipping

Wednesday 2^9th August 2018

11am-1pm

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Discover the amazing creatures living underwater in the pond. Use pond dipping nets, trays, bug pots, identification guides and aquascopes to find and identify the different animals

Normal admission charges apply, WWT members free.

Please contact the centre on 01387 770200 or info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk

Stories in the Yurt

Friday 21^st September

10-11am

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Sit in our cosy yurt and listen to a nature related story told by one of our engaging storytellers.  Then take a short walk around the reserve to look for some wildlife!

Normal admission charges apply, WWT members free.

Please contact the centre on 01387 770200 or info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk