Becoming a member is one of the best ways to help protect our precious wetland habitat. Your gift to the wetlands institute is tax deductible as allowed by law irs 501c3. Its patron is queen elizabeth ii and its president is prince charles. View slimbridge wetland centre events for wildfowl and wetlands trust online.
Like this page to hear about events taking place at our centre, the latest news and to. Wwt is one of the worlds largest and most respected wetland conservation organisations working globally to safeguard and improve wetlands for wildlife and people. The wheelchair friendly paths take you on a journey around the world to see amazing birds from flamingos to black swans. Youll also get free access all year to explore slimbridge wetland centre, created especially to be a haven for wildlife. Explore 324 hectares 800 acres of worldclass wetlands set against the backdrop of the severn estuary. The convention on wetlands of international importance, also known as the ramsar convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. If you include a 10% donation with your ticket, are an eligible uk taxpayer and. Visit wwt slimbridge wetland centre on your trip to slimbridge. The original vision to engage people with wetlands and wildlife has remained at the core of wwts aims ever since. I was lucky enough to spend the day at the wwt slimbridge, wetland centre this week, we have included many photos of our visit. Gloucester is a welcoming city well known for its historical sites and bars. Buy your slimbridge wetland centre admission tickets online today and save 10%. Check out the similar venues below or view events in gloucester.
Bena smith international wetland management advisor wwt. The birthplace of modern conservation, slimbridge wetland centre is set within 325 hectares against a spectacular severn estuary backdrop. Land rover rides and canoe safaris guarantee close encounters with a dazzling array of wetland life including the welly boot land play area. Take a guided walk to learn more about the slimbridge wetlands, its history, the centers conservation work, and the wildlife. Use our handy guide to explore the site and see awe. Although wwts slimbridge centre was established in 1946. Membership wwt slimbridge wetland centre, slimbridge.
Presentation of this card will entitle the member to a 20% discount on tours, camping, accommodation and hunting except for any events that are exclusive to members of wetlands and wildlife and where set fees may apply. Source birdwatching as a birdwatcher, my trip to slimbridge is about nothing more than simply wanting to enjoy watching birds, and despite all of the new attractions. Slimbridge, gloucestershire, united kingdom291 connections. If you would like your donation to be directed entirely to supporting our mission, you may forego receiving festival tickets. Castle espie, llanelli, london, martin mere, slimbridge, washington, and welney. Assistant centre manager main function of the post. The role still includes a lot of wli support, and we welcome candidates from within wli and beyond. Buy slimbridge wetland centre admission online wildfowl. The slimbridge wetland centre has casual opportunities available within our high turnover catering and functions department for catering assistants. The association of state wetland managers is a nonprofit membership organization established in 1983 to promote and enhance protection and management of wetland resources, to promote application of sound science to wetland management efforts and to provide training and education for our members and the public. Step out of the visitor centre to see a beautiful lake filled with swans, ducks and geese. Design, creation, restoration and management services for all wetland habitats.
If youre looking for things to see and do in the area, you might want to stop in and see forest of dean and berkeley castle. The environmental ecosystem research foundation erf is an. Slimbridge wetland centre 7 tips from 397 visitors. The flamingoes were my absolute favourite they came in lots of different shades of pink. Youll also get free access all year to explore slimbridge wetland centre, created especially to be a. To maximise all opportunities for membership recruitment at the wetland centre, with an emphasis on improving conversion rates amongst nonmember visitors. Pippin recently went to visit the wildlife and wetlands trust at slimbridge in gloucestershire. Slimbridge wildfowl and wetlands centre in gloucester. Grab your bag of seed and have our ducks, geese and swans eating out of the palm of your hand. Wwt slimbridge is a wetland reserve situated close to slimbridge village near to dursley, gloucestershire.
This is the official facebook page for wwt slimbridge wetland centre. The wwt has over 200,000 members and ten reserves with visitor centres. Aug 27, 2017 pippin recently went to visit the wildlife and wetlands trust at slimbridge in gloucestershire. Cypress house bed and breakfast, slimbridge, gloucestershire. Expedia can provide you with our knowledge as well as great deals. In 2020, the wwt is renaming the scheme as the international engagement internship. Here are a few photos from a recent family visit to slimbridge. These abandoned boats and ships lie on the banks of the river severn, just to the south west of slimbridge. It is midway between bristol and gloucester on the eastern side of the estuary of the river severn. Theres something for everyone at wwt slimbridge from birdwatchers to families. They can get up close and personal with some of the birds here at slimbridge, there is an indoor educational area. Gloucester is home to slimbridge wildfowl and wetlands centre.
It provides ecological surveys and assessments, and offers consultancy services in wetland habitat design, wetland management, biological. Cinderfordbased amateur photographer robin ward knows a great photo opportunity when he sees one, and slimbridge wwt provides many. Slimbridge is a wetland reserve managed by the wildfowl and wetlands trust wwt near the gloucestershire village of slimbridge on the estuary of the river severn. A captive flock was established at slimbridge in 2011, in case conservationists ran out of time to prevent the bird becoming extinct in the wild and needed to rely on an ark of breeding. Wwt slimbridge is a wetland wildlife reserve near slimbridge in gloucestershire, england. Slimbridge is not a cheap day out but if you travel that way regularly, membership of the wwt may be a really good value option. Founded in the uk in 1946 by the late sir peter scott, today we complement wetland conservation work carried out worldwide with a network of uk visitor centres comprising 2,600 hectares of globally important wetland habitat. Wwt slimbridge is a wetland nature reserve run by the wildfowl and wetlands trust near the village of slimbridge in gloucestershire, it is based in a beautiful rural location in between the river severn estuary and the gloucestersharpness canal. A bust of sir peter scott, the founder of slimbridge and the wildfowl and wetlands trust, as well as being one of the founders of the world wildlife fund. Slimbridge is not a cheap day out but if you travel that way regularly, membership of the wwt may be a.
Handbook on best practices for the planning, design and. With over 60 years experience of wetland conservation, wwt is committed to the protection of wetlands and all that depend on them for survival. Expedia has a wide range of information about slimbridge wildfowl and wetlands centre whether its about nearby hotels, flights or local attractions in slimbridge wildfowl and wetlands centre. Wwt are a charity and benefit from the gift aid scheme to help us fund our groundbreaking conservation work in the uk and around the world. Observation tower of the wwt headquarters at slimbridge, gloucestershire. Slimbridge wetland centre is easily reached from j or 14 of the m5 and its a lovely day out for the whole family while youre enjoying your. Science geography art wildlife physics biology physical fieldstudies eyfsp1 ks1p23 ks2p47 ks3s ks4s45 ks5s6.
All members receive a membership card with its expiry date and the members name. Wetland management is today receiving far greater attention within the. Comprehensive survey analysis services for all wetland species and habitats. Wwt slimbridge wetland centre 2020 all you need to know. Now a worldrenowned reserve for waterbirds set in 120 acres. More than 250,000 visitors a year come to experience the wildlife up close and enjoy a great day out. It was the first wildfowl and wetlands trust wwt to be opened, on the 10th of.
Nigel key coscoroba swan slimbridge april 2015 the coscoroba swan is the smallest of the wildfowl called a swan. Wwt slimbridge wetland centre is home to a wealth of resident and migratory wildlife from all over the world. Slimbridge wetland centre is easily reached from j or 14 of the m5 and its a lovely day out for the whole family while youre enjoying your large group holiday in gloucestershire or somerset. Slimbridge wetland centre save 10% on normal admission costs at. Find out the latest news on the slimbridge 2020 project and the exhibits that are due to open later this year. A whole new world of discovery awaits you at wwt wetland centres. One of the uks largest dating website focused on gl2.
See more the birthplace of modern conservation, slimbridge wetland centre is set within 325 hectares against a spectacular severn estuary backdrop. With amazing closeup wildlife encounters, fun events and activities its no wonder were an awardwinning day out. Wwt slimbridge wetland centre is an award winning visitor attraction and the birthplace of modern conservation, with 325 hectares of nationally and internationally protected wetlands. Thinking of planning a city break to slimbridge wildfowl and wetlands centre. Wwt slimbridge and headquarters department catering salary. It was the first wildfowl and wetlands trust wwt to be opened, on the 10th of november 1946, due to the vision of sir peter scott. See his photos here and read what his family think about the. See exotic birds from all around the world in our beautiful grounds set in more than 800 acres of wild reserve. The association of state wetland managers is a nonprofit membership organization established in 1983 to promote and enhance protection and management of wetland resources, to promote application of sound science to wetland management efforts and to provide training and. Our new exhibits mission possible, the living wetland theatre and the waterscapes aviary will all be open by the summer as well as the new summer walkway to the severn estuary. It belongs to the subfamily anserinae in the family anatidae which includes ducks, swans and geese.
Statue of sir peter scott at wwt london wetland centre. Cypress house bed and breakfast kingston road, slimbridge, gloucestershire, gl2 7bw telephone. Efforts to breed rare spoonbilled sandpipers fail after. Slimbridge wetland centre, slimbridge, gloucestershire.
Slimbridge is the ideal place to enjoy a day out in the fresh air whilst also learning more about. The sloane observation tower gives farreaching views. For further details, terms and conditions and to book visit the wwt slimbridge wetland centre website. Jul 06, 2016 a captive flock was established at slimbridge in 2011, in case conservationists ran out of time to prevent the bird becoming extinct in the wild and needed to rely on an ark of breeding. Youll also get free access all year to explore slimbridge wetland. Many peoples favourite memory of visiting wwt slimbridge is of hand feeding the many tame ducks and geese around the grounds, so be sure to visit the grain desk before you leave the visitor centre and head out to the grounds. Wli has run an internship since 2017, at wwt head office in slimbridge wetland centre, uk. The reserve, set up by the artist and naturalist sir peter scott, opened in november 1946. Opened in 1946 by the artist and naturalist sir peter scott, slimbridge was the first wwt reserve to be opened. Buy slimbridge wetland centre events online wildfowl and. This will also increase the tax deductible portion of your membership.
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