2 April, 2025 @ 7:00pm – Ed Pollard, the county recorder for butterflies, will be talking about the past, present and future of butterflies at Paxton Pits and the local area. He will tell us more about the Grizzled Skipper and why Paxton Pits is so vital for its conservation. Come and find out what we, as individuals, can do to […]

19 April, 2025 @ 9:30am – 12:30pm – The Wildlife Survey Group will be exploring The Gully this morning, looking for the plants and animals 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. You can find our full survey […]

26 April, 2025 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm – This month’s walk will be focusing on spring migrants.  Whilst on our walk, we will be taking a look at many of the migrant birds who will be beginning to arrive at Paxton Pits, as well as enjoying other wildlife the reserve has to offer. The walk will begin at 10:00am at the Visitor Centre […]

26 April, 2025 @ 11:00am – 3:30pm – Join us on our first butterfly and dragonfly survey of the year. If the weather is favourable there should be some spring butterflies around. We shall paying particular attention to our latest species, the grizzled skipper. There might also be some early dragon- and damsel- flies. The surveys will start from the visitor centre at […]

1 May, 2025 @ 7:00pm – The Friends of Paxton Pits are delighted to welcome back Ann Miles for her latest talk about insects. Ann is well known around the Reserve for her amazing knowledge of the natural world, as well as her skill as a photographer and practical help as a volunteer. Come and be absorbed by Ann’s fascinating insight […]