Events

A new monthly trapping event to be held in various locations in Tentsmuir Forest. 

Big Butterfly Count - we have several Gloucestershire Branch events during the count period.

Salcey Forest, east of the village of Hartwell, between Northampton and Newport Pagnell in Northamptonshire.

Join our new volunteer group to help manage butterfly habitat in the Salcey Forest area on the 3rd Sunday of every month until September 2019

And on our Sunday 21st July event, don't forget that you can also take part in a Big Butterfly Count!

Malvern Wells, Malvern WR14 4JA

Join the West Midlands Branch on a butterfly walk around the Malvern Hills.Today we'll be visiting St Wulstan’s Local Nature Reserve with Dave Taft, walking through woodlands and meadows on good level paths.

This is also the perfect opportunity to take part in the Big Butterfly Count. 

Booking essential. PLEASE NOTE THE TIMES WILL NEED TO BE CONFIRMED.

Therfield Heath, near Royston

Butterfly walk for Chalkhill Blue and summer butterflies.

Part of the Big Butterfly Count programme of butterfly walks.

Coombs Dale (Derbyshire)

Join the Branch for a guided butterfly walk, where we hope to find species like the Dark-Green Fritillary, Brown Argus and other summer butterflies.

This is also a great opportunity to take part in the Big Butterfly Count.

Pirbright GU24 0JE

Join the Branch on this guided butterfly walk, where we hope to see species like the Grayling.

This is also a great opportunity to take part in the Big Butterfly Count.

Bossington, Nr Porlock, Exmoor NP

A walk along the peaceful rugged Exmoor coast of West Somerset.

Bardney CP, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire LN3 5SY

Come and join the work party managing habitat for butterflies at Southrey Wood near Bardney.

This is also a good opportunity to take part in the Big Butterfly Count.

Langford Heathfield, Nr Wellington

A walk around a Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve which includes ancient woodland, heathland and ponds.

Betchworth RH3 7BZ

Target: Silver-spotted Skipper

Carnon Valley, Carnon Valley Car Park, Truro TR3 7LN

Join us for a wildlife walk along the Carnon Valley, where we hope to see common butterflies and possibly some Silver-studded Blue butterflies.

July Racecourse entrance near A1303/A1304 roundabout with horse statue

Come for a walk along one of our region's favourite locations and get up close to the beautiful Chalk Hill Blue.

This is also a great opportunity to take part in the Big Butterfly Count!

Aldbury Nowers HMWT Reserve, near Tring

Butterfly walk for summer species including Dark Green Fritillary and Chalkhill Blue. Organised by HMWT so a donation will be requested.

Insh Marshes, near Kingussie. Nearest post code: PH21 1NS

Join the Highlands & Island's Branch for a gentle walk along one of the nature trails at Insh Marshes to look for butterflies and take part in Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count.

Denbies Hillside

Small Blue Project
Please see: Surrey Work Parties

Silverstone village and Bucknell Wood

Do you want to improve your understanding of macro photography and learn how to get the best from you equipment and close up images? As part of the Woodland Wings Project, we are offering you the opportunity attend this workshop for FREE! (usually £99 each).

Creggan Country Park, Londonderry BT48 9NU

Join the NI Branch for our Big Butterfly Count family day out at Creggan Country park!

Hexton Chalk Pit

Butterfly walk for Chalk Hill Blue and summer butterflies. Organised by HMWT so a donation will be requested.

Leith Hall car park, Kennethmont AB54 4NQ Aberdeenshire

Families are being invited to join our local moth recorder to learn more about the fascinating world of moths, using light and sugar traps (that don’t harm the moths) to attract these night-flying creatures! You'll also get to go learn more about bats and go on a walk to find some... 

Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth

Moth event at Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth

Abbey Farm, Flitcham

We are again invited to open moth traps at this excellent part-organic farm in north west Norfolk.

This is also a great opportunity to take part in the Big Butterfly Count.

Panshanger Park, near Hertford

Festival of Wildlife Weekend organised by the HMWT in association with Herts Natural History Society and in partnership with Tarmac, takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Panshanger Park, near Hertford.

The free family festival celebrates the rich diversity of wildlife in Hertfordshire and Middlesex and features walks, talks, family activities and conservation demonstrations. They will be joined on the weekend by other local conservation groups, food producers, artists and craftsmen - there's plenty to see and do!

Pipers Vale Local Nature Reserve, Ipswich, Suffolk

Join the Branch at this local nature reserve on the bank of the River Orwell, where we will be looking for late summer butterflies!

This is also a great opportunity to take part in the Big Butterfly Count.

White Scar and Farrer's Allotment, Whitbarrow

Target species include Dark Green and High Brown Fritillaries, Wall, Grayling and other summer species.  In good weather we can expect to see over 20 species

Glynde Village, Lewes, East Sussex

Join the Branch on this walk to find summer moths and butterflies and a chance to take part in the Big Butterfly Count!

New Ferry Butterfly Park, Howell Road, Bebington, New Ferry, Cheshire CH62 5BJ

This butterfly walk is the perfect event to hone Butterfly ID skills for the beginner and is a chance to take part in The Big Butterfly Count too! 

Albury GU5 9BE

Join the Branch on this guided butterfly walk, where we hope to see species like the Chalk Hill Blue.

This is also a great opportunity to take part in the Big Butterfly Count.

Meet at St. Dunstan’s car park (Health Centre) Melrose, TD6 9RX

Join us on this wildlife walk around the loch, where we might get to see Northern Brown Argus butterflies.

This is also a great opportunity to take part in the Big Butterfly Count.

RSPB Winterbourne Downs, Newton Tony, SP4 0HE

Join us for the Big Butterfly Count at this free family event at RSPB Winterbourne Downs