The Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve organises activities and events to help raise awareness of the Reserve. These include monthly guided walks, talks on a wide range of wildlife topics and surveys of the reserve. Events are free and open to all unless otherwise stated.
Please phone if you have any special needs, in particular, regarding the use of wheelchairs and pushchairs. (Visitors’ Centre: 01480 406795)
Visitors are advised to wear suitable clothing for outdoor events with strong boots or shoes, and hats in the summer sun.
Events in April 2024
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In search of dragons, damsels and demoiselles - a talk by Steve Cham
In search of dragons, damsels and demoiselles - a talk by Steve Cham
12 April, 2024
Steve will talk about the fascinating, and violent, world of dragonflies and damselflies.
This talk is £3 to attend with proceeds going towards the Friends of Paxton Pits, in turn helping fund the upkeep of the reserve.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm.
Refreshments will be available to purchase in the Visitor Centre.
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Guided 3rd Thursday Nature Walk
Guided 3rd Thursday Nature Walk
18 April, 2024
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
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Wildlife Survey Group - Sanctuary and Moorings Meadow
Wildlife Survey Group - Sanctuary and Moorings Meadow
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20 April, 2024
The Wildlife Survey Group will be surveying the Sanctuary and Moorings Meadow 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.
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Welcome Spring Birds
Welcome Spring Birds
26 April, 2024
Join us for guided walks from the Visitor Centre to find out more about our spring arrivals. Doors open at 6.30, refreshments available.
£3 per person.
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Butterfly and Dragonfly transect surveys
Butterfly and Dragonfly transect surveys
27 April, 2024
We shall be carrying out our first butterfly and dragonfly surveys of the year today. If the weather is favourable there should be plenty of spring butterflies around, with the possibility of some early damselflies and dragonflies as well.
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 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 programme for 2024 here.