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 2020

  • Cancelled: Nature journaling at Paxton Pits

    Cancelled: Nature journaling at Paxton Pits


    2 March, 2020

    Cultivate your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world at this guided event at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve with nature journal-keeper Sharon Williamson.

    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.

    £12.50 per person (£10 for Wildlife Trust members) plus booking fee

    Contact: Debbie McKenzie, 01480 473 161, debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org

    Wildlife Trust Environmental Education Centre
    Paxton Pits nature reserve
    Little Paxton,
  • Cancelled: Nature journaling at Paxton Pits

    Cancelled: Nature journaling at Paxton Pits


    30 March, 2020

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants have taken the difficult decision to cancel all events until 13 June.

    Cultivate your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world at this guided event at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve with nature journal-keeper Sharon Williamson.

    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.

    £12.50 per person (£10 for Wildlife Trust members) plus booking fee

    Contact: Debbie McKenzie, 01480 473 161, debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org

    Wildlife Trust Environmental Education Centre
    Paxton Pits nature reserve
    Little Paxton,