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*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

High School pupils help conserve wild places

HWDT and Glengorm Wildlife Project team up with local young people to survey the seas and help conserve wild places.

Events & OutreachCaroline Willis24 June 2019headland watch, john muir award, citizen science

Sightings galore as Hannah starts her volunteer placement

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 some of the activities she’s been involved with, including her first minke whale sighting!

Events & OutreachMorven Summers29 April 2019sightings, volunteer, volunteering, citizenscience, events on mull, glengorm, glengorm wildlife project, minke whale, things to do Mull, Things to do Scotland

Floating Classes for Oban Pupils on Whale Research Yacht, Silurian.

Tomorrow, HWDT’s research vessel Silurian will set course for Dunstaffnage Marina, in preparation for a busy education week on board the floating classroom, working with primary schools from in and around Oban. For those of you who are curious, the Trust are inviting people to come on board for a guided tour, which will run informally between 5pm and 7pm on Thursday 2nd May.

Events & Outreach, SilurianCaroline Willis27 April 2019Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, education, floating classroom, open boat, outdoor education, outdoor learning

Discovery Centre Open

A trip to Tobermory is not complete without a visit to our Discovery Centre, now open for the season. Located on the iconic Main Street, there’s every reason to stop in and find out more about Hebridean whales, dolphins, porpoises and other local wildlife.

Events & OutreachMorven Summers23 April 2019HWDT Discovery CentreTobermory, Isle of Mull, things to do Mull, Things to do Tobermory, Discovery centre, learn about whales and dolphins, shop, eco friendly, ecoshop

A Huge THANK YOU to our Outreach and Research Volunteers!

A huge thank you to the dedicated and passionate Outreach and Research Volunteers who joined our team for six months, to support our engagement and research projects.

Events & OutreachMorven Summers5 October 2018

HWDT staff undergo Marine Mammal Medic training with BDMLR

More HWDT staff members join BDMLRs voluntary network of marine mammal medics - dedicated to the rescue and well-being of all marine animals in distress around the UK.

Events & OutreachSiobhan Moran24 September 2018an tallaHebridean Whale Trail, BDMLR, Marine Mammal Medic, training, rescue, SMASS, save the whales, whale, dolphin, HWDT staff, conservation

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