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From Hull to Mull - My Experience Moving To Volunteer with HWDT

Jess Mather shares her experience of moving to Tobermory to volunteer with HWDT, joining the team as Outreach Assistant for the summer. Jess shares her thoughts on adjusting to island life after graduating from her Marine Conservation degree.

Guest Articles, Events & Outreach, The Hebridean Whale TrailSiobhan Moran1 August 2022volunteering, volunteer, scotland, tobermory, things to do Mull, Things to do Tobermory, wildlife

Tales from the Trail: Outer Hebrides Roadtrip 2022 - Part I

Community Engagement Officer Siobhan spent two weeks visiting Hebridean Whale Trail sites in the Outer Hebrides, running events, catching up with the locals, and spotting some incredible wildlife. Read on to hear about her adventures in Ullapool and on the Isles of Lewis and Harris.

The Hebridean Whale Trail, Events & OutreachSiobhan Moran7 June 2022Hebridean Whale Trail, whale watching, land based whale watching

All aboard! Why hands on experiences are important

What do you remember most about school? The lessons sat behind a desk, spending lunch times playing with your friends, or the excitement and anticipation of that one off school trip, getting out of the confines of the classroom, visiting somewhere new and experiencing something for the first time. In this blog we explore why hands on, outdoor experiences are important for children.

Events & Outreach, FundraisingSadie Gorvett20 April 2022Education programme, environmental education, floating classroom, silurian, marine education, outdoor education, outdoor learning, hands on learning

Join HWDT for British Science Week!

Throughout British Science Week this year, we are offering the choice of two live education sessions for schools and home educators. Sign up now and join us online!

Live Q&A Sessions for Primary Schools

Find out more about this amazing new opportunity for schools in Scotland to work with HWDT online, aimed at pupils in P 1 - 3.

Winter Webinars - Online Talk Programme Kicks off in Style for 2022

HWDT is delighted to restart our Winter Webinar series, with a fantastic programme of guest speakers lined up for 2022! Streaming directly to your sofa from the home of the whales in the heart of the Hebrides.

Events & Outreach, Science & Research, The Hebridean Whale TrailSiobhan Moran18 January 2022science talk, online learning, online training, online event, event, events, engagement

*PRESS RELEASE* From the classroom to the high seas – Scottish charity inspires 10,000 school kids to protect our oceans

10,000 school children have now taken part in educational programmes run by conservation charity the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT). The Trust has been inspiring children to cherish their marine environment for over 15 years, with over 200 schools having taken part in the charity’s educational programme since 2005.

Sightings Galore at Glengorm!

HWDT’s summer outreach volunteers Bella and Celia recount a fantastic guided wildlife walk and watch from Hebridean Whale Trail site Glengorm.

Events & Outreach, The Hebridean Whale TrailSiobhan Moran24 August 2021glengorm, glengorm wildlife project, sightings, porpoise, guided walks, event, events on mull, Whats on mull, what to do on Mull, wildlife experiences on Mull, wildlife, wildlife watching on mull, wildlife watching, marine wildlife

Online Lessons for Primary Schools

Find out more about this amazing opportunity for schools in Scotland to work with HWDT online and discover more about whale research.

Lots to discover with Bella and Celia

This summer we were absolutely delighted to be able to welcome back volunteers to join the team… que Celia and Bella!

Events & Outreach, The Hebridean Whale TrailMorven Summers10 August 2021volunteers, volunteering, teamwork, discovery, Discovery centre, whale, dolphin, tobermory, glengorm, tobermorylighthouse

Sea-Changers support HWDT's education programme

HWDT are delighted to announce new support from Sea-Changers for our Hebridean Marine Explorer’s programme.

Events & OutreachCaroline Willis1 July 2021

Struan Primary School Raise Over £300 for HWDT

HWDT are delighted to receive a cheque for over £300 from pupils at Struan Ocean School based on the Isle of Skye, after they made and sold Ocean School sea salt and seaweed products.

Connecting with the Future: Digital Classroom a Success

Connecting young people with their marine environment inspires future stewardship. During British Science Week, we engaged with over 350 pupils all across Scotland, sharing knowledge of the whales and dolphins seen off our coasts and championing pathways for working in conservation.

Events & OutreachCaroline Willis1 April 2021environmental education, education, Education programme, marine conservation, conservation, young people, school workshops, school visits, Primary School, scotland, feel inspired, inspiring the future, next generation, Hebrides, digital learning, digital education, zoom teaching

Live Q&A Sessions for Primary Schools

Find out more about this amazing opportunity for schools in Scotland to work with HWDT online and discover more about careers in marine science and conservation!

HWDT’s Floating Classroom goes Digital

Discover more about HWDT’s new digital resources for schools, based around our acclaimed ‘Floating Classroom’ workshops.

The Selkie Race

In August 2021, James Armour will attempt to be the first person ever to swim and run the entire length of the Outer Isles, with a target of £10,000 to raise for the Trust. Learn more about his mega challenge

Fundraising, Events & OutreachMorven Summers19 August 2020Selkie, fundraising, help us, raise money, charity fundraising, whales, dolphins, porpoises, Hebrides, Outer Isles, Outer Hebrides, James Armour, endurance, race, challenge

Coronavirus Response Update

Following the latest developments and government advice on the Coronavirus pandemic, HWDT have taken the difficult decision to cancel our public activities until the end of June.

In the News, Events & Outreach, SilurianMorven Summers1 April 2020silurian, coronavirus, coronavirus response, operations, update, cancelled activities, Cancellations, cancelled surveys, cancelled expeditions, cancelled events, Covid 19

The Space Below: HWDT acoustic recordings feature in an exciting new sound installation

Emma Critchley and Lee Berwick’s new installation, The Space Below explores the global issue of underwater acoustic pollution. Emma spoke to us about The Space Below and shares her experience creating the installation.

Science & Research, Events & OutreachAlison Lomax6 March 2020rspb Balranaldhebrides, volunteers, get involved, scotland, marine conservation

Fin-tastic Photo Fun for Primary Pupils

Read about our recent educational activities on Mull, Iona and on Ardnamurchan. Our education programme brings marine science to life, championing our vitally important Hebridean seas and encouraging outdoor and hands-on learning.

Events & OutreachCaroline Willis12 September 2019education, marine education, outdoor education, feel inspired, school visits, Tobermory, bunessan primary, iona primary, kilchoan primary, whale detectives, waterfall fund, supporting communities fund, argyll and bute council, Supporting Communities Fund, school workshops, photo ID

Curious minke whales welcome Hannah to the team!

A warm welcome to one of the new members of the team, Hannah, who is part of our 2019 volunteer team. Here Hannah gives an account of her first trip out with Sea Life Surveys to collect Photo ID images

Events & Outreach, Guest Articles, SightingsMorven Summers6 August 2019volunteers, volunteering, get involved, Sea Life Surveys, photo ID, photography, 2019 placement, opportunities, common dolphin, minke whale, bottlenose dolphins

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