It might be hard to believe it's come around again so quickly but between 31 March and 15 April is the ninth Dumfries and Galloway Wildlife Festival - two weeks jam packed with wildlife inspired events and activities. It's great for folks of all ages but especially families with young children as the events are fun as well as educational, not all events require booking and unless otherwise indicated, all events are free to attend. It's a great way to keep the youngsters happy and entertained on a budget.
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| Photo courtesy of www.wildlifefestival.org.uk/ |
Peter Norman, Dumfries & Galloway Biodiversity Officer says, of this years event:
"This year there are more than 80 events over two weeks with some new exciting additions to the festival. Look out for the new exhibition about ferns at Logan Botanic Gardens, "Pteridomania" running for the whole festiva;l or the Wild Food Forage in Langholm with a cooking demonstration and free lunch! Another event with a difference this year is making a Tattie bogle (or scarecrow to you and me) at Cairnsmore of Fleet NNR. Popular activities held again this year include the Stars and Stripes badger watches at WWT Caerlaverock, the hatchery open days by both Galloway Fisheries Trust and the Nith Catchment Fishery Trust and a whole range of Family activities for Easter. Events across the whole of Dumfries and Galloway with something for everyone to enjoy!"
Our particular favourite activity is 'Dusk on the Dunes', an evening walk to the high dune at RSPB Mersehead where you will be able to watch geese heading to the sand flats to roost.
You can find out more information on the website: http://www.wildlifefestival.org.uk/
Accommodation:
B&B Rockcliffe: Millbrae House (4 Star)
Self catering Kippford: Riverview Lodge (Sleeps 4, double and twin, log stove, sea views, dogs welcome)
Self catering Rockcliffe: Craig Roan Garden Apartment (Sleeps 4, double and twin)
Drumburn Studio Apartment (Sleeps 2, dogs welcome)
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