National Dragonfly Project - Wicken Fen
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Wicken Fen was the very first Nature Reserve to be owned by The National Trust and is one of the best places in the country to see dragonflies with 22 species recently recorded on the fen. It is the ideal location for this centre. On warm sunny days large numbers of these beautiful insects can be seen performing their marvellous aerobatics, elegantly flying along the reed-fringed waterways and ditches. For over twenty years, first through our Sanctuary, then through our Biomuseum, now at Wicken Fen – and consistently on TV and Radio – we've been working to raise public awareness of dragonflies. We currently run Dragonfly Safaris, Dragonfly Courses, Talks, Walks and Drop-in Weekends across the country. Our work has resulted in a considerable rise in the number of people committed to dragonflies in the UK, and increased membership in our partner organization, the British Dragonfly Society. The Dragonfly Centre is run as a joint venture between the British Dragonfly Society and the National Trust. The centre is located in a renovated fenland cottage and cannot be missed as it is just before the entrance to the reserve. Inside the building there are colourful and informative displays, dragonfly miscellany and a slideshow. Outside there are two ponds, one of which is raised for close observation, and there are interpretation boards. Opening Times | |||||||||||||||||||||||