Join Wildlife Travel and Langdyke Countryside Trust members for a nature trip to Estonia in May 2027 Following two highly successful natural history holidays to the Vercors in south-east France and Transylvania, Wildlife Travel is arranging another special trip for members of Langdyke. In May 2027, the group will travel to Estonia to experience the … Read more
We have an event coming up giving members the chance to improve their bird identification skills. Langdyke trustee and bird expert Brian Lawrence is going to spend part of a morning at the Trust’s new bird viewing area overlooking the Vergette Wood Meadow water areas. It will be a chance for members to go along … Read more
Langdyke Countryside Trust and Wildlife Travel 25th Anniversary celebration trip to the Vercors with Sarah Lambert May 26 – June 2, 2025 This is an exciting opportunity to visit one of the most nature-rich areas of France with a group of friends from the Langdyke Countryside Trust. The holiday has been arranged by Wildlife … Read more
We’ve got a great summer holidays challenge and competition for Langdyke children . And there is a great chance to win one of two copies of Wilding (isabella Tree and Angela Harding). The idea is that during August families can download this Swaddywell Nature Trail leaflet, visit the reserve and complete the trail. Then either … Read more
Two events are planned for February as Langdyke starts to plan happenings to mark its 25th year. They include a guided bird walk on the Nene Washes on Sunday, February 4 which will be led by Trust chair Richard Astle and trustee Brian Lawrence. The other event a special geology presentation, is being held at … Read more
The New Year’s Day stroll is back – giving you the chance to join like-minded friends for a walk to welcome in the New Year. And you will be stepping out in style – the first people to use a new entrance into the Etton Maxey reserve (pictured above). David Cowcill is leading the walk … Read more
Here’s a great chance to improve your bird skills on this guided walk with top tips for identifying many local species by sight and sound. The walk, on Sunday morning, May 28 – is around the Etton Maxey pits area, and is being led by Langdyke’s chair, Richard Astle. It will be between 9.30am and … Read more
Anglian Water officials will be taking part in a special Langdyke online event about the pipeline plans affecting much of the area at the moment – including the Etton Maxey reserve. The special event – on Thursday, April 27 using Zoom – will also give Trust members the chance to ask questions about the work … Read more
There’s a great nocturnal night out on the cards at Castor Hanglands on Saturday, May 27. In conjunction with our friends at Natural England the Langdyke events team is giving you the chance to meet a range of nocturnal animals. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about Newts, Bats and other nocturnal animals and … Read more
Langdyke has a special event organised for the summer – ideal for the young and not so young! The big Langdyke BioBlitz is planned for Sunday, June 18 at the Etton sites – High Meadow and Vergette Wood Meadow. There are two key reasons for the day – the chance to record important species found … Read more