- Chairman:
Steve Bocking - Branch Liaison:
David Chandler / Tel: 01923 253 793 - Branch Secretary
Emma Whitfield - Moths Officer
Andy Banthorpe
Welcome
The Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch is one of the regional branches of Butterfly Conservation in the UK.
We raise awareness about the threats to our butterflies, moths and their habitats and provide advice and practical help on how to protect them in this region.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch.
Species to look out for
Send us your sightings
Report your Northants butterfly sightings
Let us know what butterflies you have seen in Northamptonshire.
Report your Northants moth sightings
Send us your Northamptonshire moth sightings.
Report your Bedfordshire butterfly sightings
Spotted a butterfly in Bedfordshire? Let us know.
Report your Bedfordshire moth sightings
Send us your Bedfordshire moth records.
Get involved
Newsletters
Stay up to date on all our latest news.
Visit our Youtube channel
View video footage of butterflies and moths on our YouTube channel.
Join our Flickr group
Submit your photographs of butterflies and moths on our Flickr group.
News
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More than 1,000 people help create Wild Spaces in Scotland
Communities discover weird and wonderful wildlife living on their doorstep.
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Government outline plans to end use of butterfly-killing pesticides
The Government has set out plans to end the use of neonicotinoid pesticides – a pesticide that is known to be lethally toxic to butterflies, moths, bees and other vital pollinators.
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Extinct butterfly brought back to England from Belgium
Innovative project shows one way to undo decades of environmental damage.
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Hardy volunteers wanted to join Christmas butterfly egg hunt
Helpers explore hidden countryside and have wild encounters.
Events
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Winter Work Party at Fermyn Woods Country Park (3 of 4)
Sunday 19th January 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
Fermyn Woods Country Park, nr. Brigstock, Northamptonshire, NN14 3HS.
The third of four winter work parties to improve habitat for Dingy and Grizzled Skipper!
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Northamptonshire: Work party at Weldon Woodland Park
Tuesday 4th February 2025, 10:00am-2:30pm
Clearing scrub to benefit Dingy Skipper & Liquorice Piercer
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Winter Work Party at Fermyn Woods Country Park (4 of 4)
Sunday 16th February 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
Fermyn Woods Country Park, nr. Brigstock, Northamptonshire, NN14 3HS.
The last of four winter work parties to improve habitat for Dingy and Grizzled Skipper!
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.