Situated on the boardwalk at Rushden Lakes Retail Park, our Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Nene Wetlands, a huge nature reserve made up of five connected wildlife sites. Regular ...

Fencing work for the beaver site begins on Monday 8 July. All paths will remain open whilst contractors are on-site (for approx. 4 weeks), but please be aware that there will be a higher vehicle ...

Little bugs, Wildlife Watch and Youth Ranger groups meet up regularly (usually once a month) to share a love of nature. There is no need to sign-up for more than one session at a time, but we find ...

3.5 miles from Manea, off Purl's Bridge Drove at Welches Dam ...

About the reserve These two chalk quarries once provided hard chalk to build Cambridge University colleges and lime for cement. Today they support a variety of habitats that harbour some rare plants ...

About the reserve Overhall Grove is the largest elm woodland in Cambridgeshire. The elms invaded after traditional management for woodland products declined in the early 1900s. They have been badly ...

A mix of blackthorn scrub and mature woodland that is a refuge for the rare black hairstreak butterfly This Site of Special Scientific Interest features different habitats that provide homes for a mix ...

A flower-rich limestone grassland reserve in the middle of Northampton These three meadow areas, close to Northampton town centre, are part of the larger Bradlaugh Fields Park complex. The reserve ...

A precious wildlife refuge sheltered in the heart of a fenland town. This reserve was originally several cottages and a railway 'borrow pit' from which ballast was removed. The pit has flooded to ...

On the west side of Brickhill road, north of Heath and Reach. This magnificent wood is part of the largest area of deciduous woodland in Bedfordshire and its history can be traced back before the 15th ...

A gem of a reserve; a haven for wildfowl and migrating waders 7 miles for complete circuit. Paths are mainly grass and can become muddy and flooded in winter. Wheelchair access to one of the hides ...

Pond dipping isn't just for children, there's a fascinating world just waiting to be discovered... In the spring 2019 issue of Local Wildlife we showed you some of the wildlife you can find underwater ...