Butterflies and moths are sensitive indicators of the health of our environment. Find out how you can help them.
How to help nature in 2025
Are you tired of the same old New Year’s resolutions? Try our resolutions for nature instead and help butterflies and moths in 2025.
Butterfly Emergency
With 80% of butterflies having declined since the 1970s and a third of moth numbers having fallen in that same period, the time has come to tell the Government enough is enough.
Join the dark side
Find out how you can dim the dangers of light pollution for our moths.
Keep it wild this winter
Make space, create hope for butterflies and moths this winter by creating a dedicated Wild Space for our precious pollinators.
Weekly Lottery
Win up to £10,000 in the Butterfly Conservation weekly lottery! Join our flutter of players today for just £1 a week, supporting vital conservation work across the UK for threatened species of butterflies and moths.
How you can help
If you want to help us save butterflies and moths in the UK, there are lots of ways to contribute!
Learn more about butterflies and moths
Identify
Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Our handy identification section will help you find out.
The Last Generation
80% of butterflies have declined in abundance or distribution since 1976. We may be the last generation to enjoy butterflies and moths in abundance.
Reserves
Volunteers in our Branches manage over 30 Nature Reserves - all havens for butterflies, moths and other wildlife. Why not visit one near you?
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