A real buzz at Over ‘Open for Nature’ day

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New Life on the Old West rounded off our Open for Nature days for 2024 at Over village green on the 17th of August.

We were thrilled to be joined by so many visitors on what was a wonderfully sunny day, and we really enjoyed the laid back and happy atmosphere created by all who stopped by to get involved.

We were fortunate to be joined by a number of stalls and experts who had made our Open for Nature day in Little Thetford such a success the week before, as well as a number of others this week: The Wildlife Trust BCN, RSPB, Operation Turtle Dove, Ely Nature Friendly Farming Zone and the team from the agroecological Briar Farm in Willingham all added to what was a really wild buzz!

Slightly further afield, a group led by wildlife guide David Chandler spent the morning strolling along the ditches of RSPB Ouse Fen spotting and learning about damselflies and dragonflies, which then proved to be excellent inspiration for some of the stunning images produced by those who took part in the printmaking workshop with local artist Sherry Rea. It was absolutely amazing to see so much talent on show, and really highlighted the beauty to be found in nature!

With huge thanks to all those who helped to put on the day, and to everyone who came along and got involved (special mention to anyone who played our  ‘Otter Steals Fish’ game!). We had a blast and we hope that you did too.

With best, wild wishes until we do it all again next year,

Karen and Tate

Little Thetford ‘Open for Nature’ day Success

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New life on the Old West hosted the first of their two annual ‘Open for Nature’ days last week at Little Thetford Village Hall, and the adjacent recreation ground.

From getting up close and personal with moths, searching for damsel and dragonflies and investigating the language of animal track and sign, there was plenty of activities for all ages to get involved with. There was also plenty of opportunity to find out more about the work the project conduct, with East Cambs Climate Action Network taking part in the event.

There was plenty of opportunity to think about how and why “We ‘Otter’ Connect” with nature in our local landscape as we marked wildlife sightings and interactions on our giant map, as well as lots of fun and laughs playing our “Otter Steals Fish” game, with participants winning a limited edition pin badge!

NLOW will be in Over, on the village green, from 11am-3pm on 17 August 2024 hosting their second ‘Open for Nature’ event. Additionally, there will be a ‘Dragons and Damsels’ walk at RSPB Ouse Fen with David Chandler, local wildlife guide, from 10am-12pm. You can book your place here. These aerial acrobats should provide you with the best inspiration for a print-making workshop with local artist Sherry Rea in Over Pavilion on the same day. You can book your place here.

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