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 November 2020
-
Sunday Work Party
Sunday Work Party
–
1 November, 2020Join our Sunday practical conservation team and help with work that needs to be done around the Reserve, including coppicing trees and opening up scrub to diversify habitat, managing the islands for waders and terns, and laying hedges in the traditional way.
- No previous experience is needed.
- We’ll show you how to do the work.
- Range of tasks to suit all abilities, energies and ages.
- Meet new friends who also enjoy wildlife and the open air.
- Find out how management benefits wildlife.
- Tools, safety equipment and refreshments are provided.
Anyone is welcome, but please get in touch with Trevor Coughlan for more information before your first visit: trevcoughlan@hotmail.co.uk
Paxton Pits Visitor CentreHigh StreetLittle PaxtonSt Neots, PE19 6ETUnited Kingdom -
Nature Journalling with Sharon Williamson
Nature Journalling with Sharon Williamson
–
2 November, 2020The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire invites you to learn how to start and keep a nature journal on this outdoor workshop, with tips on drawing, writing and recording information from Sharon Williamson. A great opportunity to cultivate your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world, and broaden your observational skills at this beautiful reserve.
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton, -
Thursday Work Party
Thursday Work Party
–
12 November, 2020Join our mid-week practical conservation team and help with work that needs to be done around the Reserve, including coppicing trees and opening up scrub to diversify habitat, managing the islands for waders and terns, and laying hedges in the traditional way.
- No previous experience is needed.
- We’ll show you how to do the work.
- Range of tasks to suit all abilities, energies and ages.
- Meet new friends who also enjoy wildlife and the open air.
- Find out how management benefits wildlife.
- Tools, safety equipment and refreshments are provided.
Anyone is welcome, but please get in touch with Trevor Coughlan for more information before your first visit: trevcoughlan@hotmail.co.uk
Paxton Pits Visitor CentreHigh StreetLittle PaxtonSt Neots, PE19 6ETUnited KingdomThursday Work Party - cancelledThursday Work Party - cancelled
–
12 November, 2020Due to the second national lockdown and Government guidelines put in place to control the spread of Covid-19, HDC have taken the decision to cancel all remaining work parties for 2020.
Join our mid-week practical conservation team and help with work that needs to be done around the Reserve, including coppicing trees and opening up scrub to diversify habitat, managing the islands for waders and terns, and laying hedges in the traditional way.
- No previous experience is needed.
- We’ll show you how to do the work.
- Range of tasks to suit all abilities, energies and ages.
- Meet new friends who also enjoy wildlife and the open air.
- Find out how management benefits wildlife.
- Tools, safety equipment and refreshments are provided.
Anyone is welcome, but please get in touch with Trevor Coughlan for more information before your first visit: trevcoughlan@hotmail.co.uk
Paxton Pits Visitor CentreHigh StreetLittle PaxtonSt Neots, PE19 6ETUnited Kingdom -
Sunday Work Party - cancelled
Sunday Work Party - cancelled
–
22 November, 2020Due to the second national lockdown and Government guidelines put in place to control the spread of Covid-19, HDC have taken the decision to cancel all remaining work parties for 2020.
Join our Sunday practical conservation team and help with work that needs to be done around the Reserve, including coppicing trees and opening up scrub to diversify habitat, managing the islands for waders and terns, and laying hedges in the traditional way.
- No previous experience is needed.
- We’ll show you how to do the work.
- Range of tasks to suit all abilities, energies and ages.
- Meet new friends who also enjoy wildlife and the open air.
- Find out how management benefits wildlife.
- Tools, safety equipment and refreshments are provided.
Anyone is welcome, but please get in touch with Trevor Coughlan for more information before your first visit: trevcoughlan@hotmail.co.uk
Paxton Pits Visitor CentreHigh StreetLittle PaxtonSt Neots, PE19 6ETUnited Kingdom -
Winter Family Story Trail
Winter Family Story Trail
All day
28 November, 2020 – 1 January, 2021The Wildlife Trust BCN Education Centre team have put together a downloadable winter-themed self-guided trail, complete with virtual guide! Perfect for the festive holidays.
Get your wellies on (needed) and wrap up warm, pack a flask, snacks and the family! Follow the map, with listening points marked with spots, to hear each short video clip all about Wiffle the Wigeon's journey from Lapland to Paxton Pits...
-
Winter Family Story Trail
Winter Family Story Trail
All day
28 November, 2020 – 1 January, 2021The Wildlife Trust BCN Education Centre team have put together a downloadable winter-themed self-guided trail, complete with virtual guide! Perfect for the festive holidays.
Get your wellies on (needed) and wrap up warm, pack a flask, snacks and the family! Follow the map, with listening points marked with spots, to hear each short video clip all about Wiffle the Wigeon's journey from Lapland to Paxton Pits...
-
Winter Family Story Trail
Winter Family Story Trail
All day
28 November, 2020 – 1 January, 2021The Wildlife Trust BCN Education Centre team have put together a downloadable winter-themed self-guided trail, complete with virtual guide! Perfect for the festive holidays.
Get your wellies on (needed) and wrap up warm, pack a flask, snacks and the family! Follow the map, with listening points marked with spots, to hear each short video clip all about Wiffle the Wigeon's journey from Lapland to Paxton Pits...
Nature Journalling with Sharon Williamson - cancelledNature Journalling with Sharon Williamson - cancelled
–
30 November, 2020The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire invites you to learn how to start and keep a nature journal on this outdoor workshop, with tips on drawing, writing and recording information from Sharon Williamson. A great opportunity to cultivate your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world, and broaden your observational skills at this beautiful reserve.
Wildlife Trust Environmental Education CentrePaxton Pits nature reserveLittle Paxton,