A new home for our otters
December 2007

Otters have a new home at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve thanks to work by volunteers from The Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and from RWE npower.
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Pits volunteers rewarded for reserve success
September 2007

Two volunteers at Paxton Pits have been recognised in the Community Life Awards, at a ceremony in which Little Paxton was named Village of the Year, by Cambridgeshire ACRE. Read more >>>

New group for young wildlife enthusiasts
June 2007

A new group for wildlife-keen youngsters is starting at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. The RSPB and The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough are setting up a joint Wildlife Explorers and Wildlife Watch Group. It will meet regularly at the Reserve and provide a wide range of activities to excite youngsters with the wonders of wildlife. Read more >>>

Families find fun in the wild
June 2007

A day of family wildlife activities was enjoyed by over 600 visitors to Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Family Fun Day on Sunday 10th June. Organised by the Friends of Paxton Pits, this biennial event included all the children’s favourite attractions such as pond dipping, face painting, bug hunting, nestbox building, and horse and cart rides. Read more >>>

Friends Chairman recognised for volunteer effort
June 2007

Huntingdonshire District Council recognised the voluntary efforts of the local community in a ceremony at St Neots' Priory Centre this month. Among the volunteers recognised was chairman of The Friends of Paxton Pits, Professor Ray Matthews. Read more >>>

Wagtails, newts and burrowing bees will benefit from the work of Godmanchester Cub Scouts at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. The Cub Scouts dug two shallow ponds and constructed a south-facing bank with the spoil. Winter 2008 (See repeat excercise in 2009)