If you've ever wanted to learn more about the hidden nature reserve at the Netherfield Lagoons, now is your chance.
Managed by charity organisation, the Gedling Conservation Trust, an open day is being held to welcome visitors to their "wildlife haven".
Despite its size, the 55 hectare site is not an easy spot to find due to difficult access, but the Trustees for the area want to give people an opportunity to explore.
On Saturday, September 6 from 1pm, the Trust will be officially opening new 'safari' paths around the reed beds which dominate most of the land, which is situated behind Victoria Retail Park, off Colwick Loop Road.
Chair of trustees, Mark Glover said: "Netherfield Lagoons is a 55 hectare site covered in reed beds which are a habitat concerns across Nottinghamshire and nationally.
"It has become a designated nature reserve due to the number of reed beds."
The lagoons were previously gravel. pits. When the pits closed in 1992, the area was made redundant and Mr Glover described it as a "rubbish dump and race track".
The 66-year-old of Carlton said: "But there were some of us who saw the value of the nature and habitats there and we wanted to do something with it.
"Gedling Borough Council granted permission after we set up a charity to take over.
"It's an absolute jewel in my opinion and it's a thrill every time I go. It's just lovely."
As part of the open day, people are being welcomed to immerse themselves in the surroundings and see all its inhabitants up close.
Mr Glover added: "We wanted to introduce paths through the reed beds to create areal experience allowing people to interact more with the wildlife. There are also viewing platforms along the route.
"MP Vernon Coaker has been very supportive of our work and will be there on the open day to unveil the new path."
For the open day, the entrance is via the double gates at the end of the Victoria Park Way at the Victoria Retail Park (NG4).
But usually, the only way to get to the site is by starting near CEM Press at the Victoria Retail Park.
From there, you can walk along the north bank of the Ouse Dyke until the footbridge, where you can cross into the reserve.
Mr Glover said: "It is totally hidden, because currently we don't own any access routes to the lagoons, only the site itself.
"For the open day we have managed to get right of access but it is challenging and it is something we want to work on with local authorities.
"We will also be looking to recruit more volunteers because the land needs constant management. There are numerous challenges but it's worth it.
"It is a wildlife haven, filled with common, rare and very rare species of birds and insects. Some of which have never been seen in Nottinghamshire before.
"The reed beds attract butterflies and dragonflies in particular.
"The obvious comparison for Netherfield Lagoons is Attenborough Nature Reserve but I believe it is the only site of its kind in the area.
Mr Glover is one of six trustees who look after the site as part of the Gedling Conservation Trust, which is a registered charity that receives donations for upkeep.
A volunteer group also patrols and maintains the site, but the Trust is always looking for more voluntees.
For more information about the Netherfield Lagoons, visit www.gedlingconservationtrust.org .
