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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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