Events are organised throughout the year, by Huntingdonshire District Council and The Friends of Paxton Pits. All events are held in or start from the Visitors' Centre unless otherwise stated.

From October to March, the Friends and the RSPB organise conservation working parties to further improve the Pits for wildlife.

Click here to download a copy of the 2008 events programme (1.3 MB, pdf reader required)

Minibeasts for Families, 10 am - noon, and 1.30 - 3 pm
Thursday 31st July
Have a go at minibeast hunting and pond dipping and identify the creatures you find. Cost £4 per person. Ideal for ages 4+. Limited places, please book in advance: 01480 451568. (Huntingdonshire District Council)

Farm Walk, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Saturday 2nd August
Hay-making and harvest should be upon us. This is a good time to survey the birds and animals that have benefited from our farm management over the year and learn about some traditional farming practices. Suitable for children and adults. We will walk about 2 miles so dress suitably. Free. (Huntingdonshire District Council)

American Indian Day – Living with Nature, 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 13th September
Dress up, find out how the American Indians survived off the land, hear stories, play games, do arts and crafts and have a go at tracking. For 8 – 13 year olds. Cost £5 per child. Please book in advance: 01480 451568.

Ladybirds Behaving Badly, an illustrated talk by Michael Majerus, 7.30 pm
Thursday 25th September
The mysteries of one of Britain’s favourite insects revealed! Members free. £2 for non-members. Everyone welcome. No need to book. (Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve)

Autumn Wildlife Walk, 2 - 4 pm
Sunday 12th October
An Autumn Watch walk led by local experts Jocelyn Gale and Trevor Gunton. Discover Paxton Pits’ birds, berries, fungi and turning leaves at a very atmospheric time of year! Everyone welcome. No need to book. (Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve)

RSPB Feed the Birds Day, 10 am - 3.30 pm
Saturday 25th October & Sunday 26th October
Come and share your experiences with local experts. Seed and feeder sales. Bird cake making for youngsters. Refreshments available.

The Art of Nature by Bruce Pearson at St Neots Priory Centre, 2 pm
Thursday 13th November
Join us for a wide-ranging look at wildlife through the eyes of one of Britain’s leading wildlife artists. Bruce’s work has featured on TV, and in exhibitions, books and magazines. Members £2. Non-members £5. Everyone welcome. (Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve)

Christmas Birds & Christmas Music, 2 - 5 pm
Sunday 14th December
Join a short walk to see some of the Reserve’s winter visitors, then enjoy seasonal refreshments and Christmas carols with live music back at the Visitors’ Centre. Donation to cover costs. Everyone welcome. (Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve)

RSPB New Year's Day Ice Breaker, 10 am - sunset
Thursday 1st January 2009
Join experts from the RSPB and the Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve for spectacular winter birds, guided walks (at 10.30am and 2.00pm), advice on feeding birds and hot refreshments. Free. Everyone welcome. No need to book. (RSPB/Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve)