Welcome
Gloucestershire is a wonderful county for nature and offers something for everyone. We have a wide range of habitats including urban areas in Gloucester and North Bristol, wild areas in the Forest of Dean, open commons such as Minchinhampton and Rodborough, old quarries like Breakheart near Dursley.
There are well over 100 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) containing a variety of rare and interesting plants, insects and other wildlife. Butterfly Conservation owns three reserves in the county - the Bill Smyllie Reserve, the Masts Reserve and Rough Bank.
Nearly 50 species of butterfly and over 1700 species of moth have been recorded in the county.
Species to look out for
Find out more
Discover moths at Rough Bank Reserve
Moth recording has been taking place at Rough Bank since Butterfly Conservation purchased the site in 2012. We now have records for hundreds of species, so take a look at our list of what you can find at the site.
Butterfly walks booklet
Sale now on - save up to 33%
The 2nd Edition of the Butterfly Walks in Gloucestershire booklet is now available. As well as walks, we've added an extra list of good butterfly sites around the county and a guide to the flight times of our butterflies to help you decide which walk to do and when.
Get involved
News
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Two thousand children to create wild spaces for butterflies and moths at school
Project will offer mental and physical health benefits for pupils and help vulnerable wildlife survive nature and climate crisis.
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Counting butterflies reduces anxiety – new study proves
Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has today revealed that counting butterflies reduces anxiety by almost 10%, in new scientific research published in collaboration with the University of Derby.
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Free Wills Month
By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll ensure your legacy can contribute to a solution to the climate crisis, creating an environment that nurtures butterflies and moths for future generations to enjoy.
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Landmark discovery in Kent gives hope for rare moth population
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is celebrating the discovery of a new breeding group of rare White-spotted Sable moth near Canterbury.
Events
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Gloucestershire: Habitat management day
Sunday 24th March 2024, 10:00am-3:30pm
Sunday 24 March 10am - 3.30pm
Rough Bank Reserve
Practical conservation work party.
Detailed information:
Contact: Graeme Davis 07881912835, @email
Extra date if required - please contact Graeme to check whether it is going ahead
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Gloucestershire: Talk by Sally Oates
Monday 25th March 2024, 7:30pm-9:45pm
Sally Oates – ‘My garden is a Wild Space, welcoming wildlife’
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Moths to see in spring in Gloucestershire - Via Zoom
Monday 15th April 2024, 7:30pm-9:00pm
Moths to see in the spring in Gloucestershire - Talk via Zoom
Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.