News

Our updates from 2020 to 2025

Here we shared the news and insights from the New Life on the Old West project. You could find out about the wildlife enhancements, follow our project team in action and read contributions from our volunteer community and project partners.

Exciting nature-based spring/summer events from the NLOW team

Marvel at migrating birds, develop your dragonfly identification skills, or have a go at spotting an otter by signing up to our upcoming activities.

Why we need ponds

Discover why ponds are such an important part of the Cambridgeshire landscape.

10 naturally-fun things to enjoy this Spring

With spring approaching, discover 10 exciting nature-inspired activities you can enjoy across Cambridgeshire.
Andreas Trepte

Searching for cranes – RSPB Nene Washes

Find out more about one of our 25 flagship species, the Common Crane, and its return to the Cambridgeshire fens.
Boudicca

Fenland Heroes (and Villains)!

Everyone who lives in and visits the Fenlands leaves their footprint on the natural landscape around them. However, some local people - and visitors - have had a huge impact on our local area, sometimes changing it forever...

8 naturally fun activities for families this Autumn

We've some great ideas to explore the nature and wildlife on our doorstep this chilly autumn. Wear wellies!

New education resources for schools and groups

We’ve added a new page to the website this week. It’s full of useful education resources, lesson plans and ideas, to help the Cambridgeshire Fens and our wonderful local wildlife spring to life for primary age children.

Can you spot a slow worm or a grass snake?

When you think of the wildlife found in Cambridgeshire, most people forget the reptiles that call our county their home. Can you spot a slow worm or a grass snake? 

Operation Turtle Dove – Helping to save this bird from extinction

If you have been lucky enough to hear a gentle purr in Cambridgeshire over the summer months, it may well be the sound of a turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur). This iconic bird has been on the UK Red List since 1996. Declining numbers put the species at serious threat.

Summer 2022 Newsletter

It has been a busy summer! Read our latest newsletter to find out more.

10 nature-based summer activities for families

As the warmth of summer grips the county of Cambridgeshire, it is the perfect time to spend time exploring and playing in the great outdoors.

The BioBlitz results are in…

Find out what species we recorded over our BioBlitz weekend in May 2022! Whether you joined us in-person or at home - share your photos and records with us.
© 2020—2025 All rights reservedDesign by sladedesign