The Project

Project lead

Funding Partner

What is nene valley works?.

Since 2023, we have worked with the Wildlife Trust to delivery free pack walks and access to dog training for dog owners throughout the Nene Valley Special Protection Area. The initiative promotes socialising amongst dog owners, bettering your relationship with your dog, and engaging with nature in your everyday. Additionally, the project seeks to promote responsible dog ownership throughout the SPA in order to ensure the safety of it’s wildlife.

In 2025/2026, we expanded the programme to include free wellbeing walks with a nature therapist and social group bird watches. These additional initiatives were introduce to promote participation in nature and appreciation of the wildlife the project is designed to protect.

Our Projects

Nene valley Watchers

Overview

Nene Valley Watchers offer group social bird watches for new and experienced bird watchers to collaborate and share knowledge in order to build better appreciate for the wildlife of the Special Protected Area. Central to the Appreciate mission of Nene Valley Works, Watchers seeks to introduce and empower individuals into better understanding, enjoyment, and sharing of their local environment.

Nene valley Wanderers

Overview

Nene Valley Wanderers offers guided wellbeing walks in collaboration with Mind•Embody•Wild in order to explore and uncover the landscapes and rejuvenating power of the Special Protected Area. Central to the Participate mission of Nene Valley Works, Wanderers seek to give opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the outdoors, deepening their connection and relationship to the local landscape through shared discovery and learning.

Nene valley Woofs

Overview

Nene Valley Woofs offers free pack walks and access to a qualified dog trainer in collaboration with Daisy’s Dog Training in order to build confidence and comfort in dog owners walking their dogs on leads n the Special Protected Area. Central to the Protect mission of Nene Valley Works, Woofs invites dog owners and their four-legged companions to explore the Valley responsibly, asking them to abide by Woof’s Ways when walking through our designated SPA sites, with the ultimate aim of reducing disturbance to wildlife, and encouraging positive outdoor habits that benefit both pets and nature.