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 August 2019
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Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
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29 July, 2019 – 2 August, 2019Come along to discover more about these amazing 'winged flowers'. Find out about their interesting lives and how you can help them. Take part in monitoring these creatures, as totally wild scientists!!
Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellent. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
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29 July, 2019 – 2 August, 2019Come along to discover more about these amazing 'winged flowers'. Find out about their interesting lives and how you can help them. Take part in monitoring these creatures, as totally wild scientists!!
Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellent. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Moth trapping at Paxton Pits with Barry Dickerson
Moth trapping at Paxton Pits with Barry Dickerson
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9 August, 2019A rare opportunity to see the moths on the reserve. This is a small group activity for members of the Friends of Paxton Pits only, beginning at 8.30pm until late. A mercury vapour light will be operated on a pole over a white sheet which will be placed on the ground. This will attract the moths and other insects. Moths landing on the sheet will be boxed for identification and then released at the end of the session.
Dark warm clothes and a torch are essential. A groundsheet will be provided for seating.
This event is weather dependent. In case of strong wind or rain it will be cancelled.
£2.50 each – only 12 available
Tickets will be available from the Visitor Centre at the beginning of July and contact details will be required.
Paxton Pits Visitor CentreHigh StreetLittle PaxtonSt Neots, PE19 6ETUnited Kingdom -
Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
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12 August, 2019 – 14 August, 2019Come along to discover more about these amazing 'winged flowers'. Find out about their interesting lives and how you can help them. Take part in monitoring these creatures, as totally wild scientists!!
Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellent. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
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12 August, 2019 – 14 August, 2019Come along to discover more about these amazing 'winged flowers'. Find out about their interesting lives and how you can help them. Take part in monitoring these creatures, as totally wild scientists!!
Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellent. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
Drop-in Family Activities - Brilliant Butterflies and Magical Moths!
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12 August, 2019 – 14 August, 2019Come along to discover more about these amazing 'winged flowers'. Find out about their interesting lives and how you can help them. Take part in monitoring these creatures, as totally wild scientists!!
Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellent. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
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16 August, 2019Come along to discover more about colour and pattern in the natural world. Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellant. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
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19 August, 2019 – 23 August, 2019Come along to discover more about colour and pattern in the natural world. Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellant. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
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19 August, 2019 – 23 August, 2019Come along to discover more about colour and pattern in the natural world. Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellant. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
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19 August, 2019 – 23 August, 2019Come along to discover more about colour and pattern in the natural world. Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellant. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
–
19 August, 2019 – 23 August, 2019Come along to discover more about colour and pattern in the natural world. Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellant. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
Drop-in Family Activities - Colour in Nature
–
19 August, 2019 – 23 August, 2019Come along to discover more about colour and pattern in the natural world. Practical hands-on family fun activities, outdoors and indoors too. Designed to help you discover more about local wildlife. £5 per child
Sorry no dogs allowed in the education area. Wear long trousers, bring sunhats, suncream, insect repellant. No need to book - this is a drop-in event therefore a maximum of three families are admitted together as a party. Activities are self-guided and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please take care on the approach to the Environmental Education Centre, as haulage lorries are using the road outside all day. Please ensure you keep your children close by you on the way down from the car park.
Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org 01480 473161
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton,