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Here we share the latest news and insights from the New Life on the Old West project. Find out more about the latest wildlife enhancements, follow our project team in action and read contributions from our volunteer community and project partners.

Do you have insights to share? Get in touch at info@newlifeoldwest.org.uk to find out how you can contribute an article.

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.

It’s Time For A BioBlitz!

Help experts survey the wildlife that enjoy our Fenlands. Join us at one of our events or take part at home!

10 nature-based activities across Cambridgeshire this spring

As the approaching spring nudges us towards warmer weather and blue skies, it’s a fantastic time to take a walk through the fields, and along the banks of the Old West River, to spot the first signs of growth and regeneration.

New fruit trees for Cambridgeshire villages

Rampton parish council kindly allowed us to arrange an orchard pruning workshop at their 20-year old orchard

How you can help 25 Fenland species

Discover the project's 25 flagship species which represent the ‘DNA of the Cambridgeshire Fens’ and let us know which species you have seen.