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 March 2024

  • Wildfowl (WeBS) Survey Team Walk

    Wildfowl (WeBS) Survey Team Walk


    10 March, 2024

    An invitation to join the wildfowl (WeBS) survey team - A walk along the Heron Trail to Kingfisher Hide. Several ‘survey counts’ stops on the way. A good walk with a purpose. For more information please contact Martin on 07773 213741.
    Meet at the Visitor Centre Car Park at 8.45 am

  • Friends of Paxton Pits AGM CHANGE OF VENUE

    Friends of Paxton Pits AGM CHANGE OF VENUE


    13 March, 2024

    The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve will be held at 8.00 pm on Wednesday the 13th of March.

    As a result of flooding at the village hall, the AGM will now be at The Hub, 2 Samuel Jones Crescent, Little Paxton PE19 6QY. The meeting will now start at 8.00 with doors opening at 7.45.

    Our guest speaker this year is Peter Holden, formerly of the RSPB, and author of many books on wildlife. The theme of Peter's talk will be "Garden Wildlife". All members, old and new, are welcome.

  • Guided 3rd Thursday Nature Walk

    Guided 3rd Thursday Nature Walk


    21 March, 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

  • WSG - Signs of Spring survey

    WSG - Signs of Spring survey

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    23 March, 2024

    The Wildlife Survey Group is carrying out its first general survey of the year, looking for early signs of Spring on the reserve. 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 can find our full survey programme for 2024 here.