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Our activity programme from 2020 to 2025
We created an exciting series of events as part of the project. Here’s a look back at the range of events that took place for the New Life on the Old West project.

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Chris Donnelly Guided Walk on the Aldreth Causeway
Explore the landscape, wildlife, history and geology in the area of this famous causeway.

Amphibian and Reptile Training Workshop
An expert-led workshop led by Greenwillows Associates Ltd covering amphibians and reptiles. Discover the species which live within Cambridgeshire, identification tips and survey methods.
David ChandlerDragonfly Photography – Ouse Fen
Join us for a FREE dragonfly photography workshop. Learn some great tips for photographing Cambridgeshire's many dragonfly species. Photographers of all levels welcome!

Guided Walk at WWT Welney
Join us for a wetland wander led by WWT staff.

Amphibian and Reptile Workshop
An expert-led workshop led by Greenwillows Associates Ltd. Discover the species which live within Cambridgeshire, identification tips and survey methods.

An Evening Bat Walk
Enjoy a guided evening walk around Little Thetford with the Cambridgeshire Bat Group to learn about the fascinating lives of bats which live in the area.

Cottenham: Open for Nature Day
Meet local wildlife groups, get involved with hands-on activities and learn from the experts!

Dragonfly Photography – Ouse Fen
FREE workshop for wildlife photography enthusiasts! Learn some great tips for photographing Cambridgeshire's many dragonfly species

Historical talk: The Old West and the Ancient Eastern Border
Join us for a fascinating talk on the significance of Cambridgeshire's Old West River... once a vital Eastern Border!
David ChandlerDragonfly & damselfly walk for Beginners
Practise your dragonfly and damselfly ID skills on this free guided walk with local expert David Chandler.

Turtle Dove Information Event
An information event for Turtle Doves in partnership with RSPB Operation Turtle Dove.
David ChandlerDragonfly & damselfly walk for Beginners
Practise your dragonfly and damselfly ID skills on this free guided walk with local expert David Chandler.

Wildlife boat trip along the River Cam
Discover the wildlife living along the River Cam on this free 3-hour summer boat trip!

Summer migrant bird identification workshop
Join us for an early morning workshop to improve your skills identifying summer migrant birds from sightings, songs and calls. Led by local writer and wildlife guide David Chandler. Concentrating upon migrant birds - such as the warbler family - we will learn to identify species both visually and by song and calls.

Wildflower Meadow Management Training
Join us at Rampton Recreation Ground to find out how to establish a wildflower meadow and effectively manage it.

Haddenham: Open for Nature Day
Join us at Fairchild's Meadow to discover local wildlife and find out how you can support our much loved species.
Olivia BoultWildflower walk at Trumpington Meadows Wildlife Trust BCN Nature Reserve
Develop your botany skills by joining us for this free wildflower wander led by one of the reserve's rangers.

Historical talk: The Old West and the Ancient Eastern Border
Join us for a fascinating talk on the significance of Cambridgeshire's Old West River... once a vital Eastern Border!

Wicken Fen Boat Trip
Explore the waterways and wildlife of Wicken Fen on this trip aboard the Mayfly.

