Wildlife Survey Group – Great Meadow and Paddock

7 September, 2024 @ 9:30am – 12:30pm – The Wildlife Survey Group will be surveying the Great Meadow and Paddock this morning, looking for the wide variety of plants and insects that live there. This is a friendly group of members. If you are interested in coming along, please contact friends@paxton-pits.org.uk for more information. You do not need to be an expert to join us. […]

Light Painting with Peter Wood – Talk and Hands-on Demonstration

17 September, 2024 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm – Come and learn about this weirdly beautiful visual art form using lights and cameras. Please wear dark clothing and bring a torch (not a phone) for the outside demonstration. If you wish to take part, bring: Camera  with a “Bulb” setting Wide angle lens Tripod Remote release Torch with easy on/off ( not phone) Before […]

Guided Third Thursday Walk

19 September, 2024 @ 10:30am – 12:00pm – Explore Paxton Pits Nature Reserve with experienced local experts. The route taken will depend on the time of year and conditions underfoot, but will be designed to show you the best of what the Reserve has to offer. This is an informal, family-friendly walk. Meet at the Visitor Centre.  Cost £3 per person

Butterfly and Dragonfly transect surveys

21 September, 2024 @ 11:00am – 3:30pm – Join us on our final butterfly and dragonfly survesy of the year. There should still be plenty of butterflies and dragonflies around. Common darters can often be seen flying into November. The surveys will start from the visitor centre at 11.00 and 1.30. This is a friendly group of members. If you are interested in […]

Wetland Birds Survey (WeBS)

22 September, 2024 @ 8:45am – An invitation to join the wildfowl (WeBS) survey team.  A walk along the Heron Trail to Kingfisher Hide with several survey stops along the way. For more information contact Martin on 07773 213741. Meet at the Visitor Centre car park.