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3 July 2009
Wildlife Trust celebrates 40th anniversary of Pitsford Water Nature Reserve
In celebration of the creation of Pitsford Water nature reserve in 1969, the Wildlife Trust is holding an open weekend at the nature reserve on 4 and 5 July 2009 between 10.00am and 4.00pm each day.
This is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the reserve, its history, management and wildlife and to chat with the wardens and volunteers. Throughout the weekend there will be numerous activities to get involved with including guided walks, informative displays, a self-guided nature trail and fun activities for the children. The weekend is free to attend and refreshments will be available.
With such a wide variety of habitats including woodland, grassland and wetland and stunning scenery the reserve has so much to offer and is not just a haven for wildlife, but for people too.
On 9 July 1969 a lease was granted from the then Mid-Northants Water Board to the Wildlife Trust, creating Pitsford Water Nature Reserve. The reservoir was subsequently designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1970 due to the huge numbers of ducks which use it each year and for it’s important breeding birds such as Garden Warbler and Blackcap.
So come along on the day, get some fresh air and experience the magic for yourselves at this fantastic Northamptonshire reserve!
To find out more on what you can see at Pitsford Reservoir and to get directions, please click here