Welcome
We have over 1000 members and stretch from Peterborough in the north of Cambridgeshire to the outskirts of London at the south of Essex.
Across these two great counties we are lucky to have a rich tapestry of butterfly and moth habitats including The Fens, ancient woodland, classic chalk grassland and miles and miles of coast.
Our committee and members are active throughout the year and we meet regularly for conservation work parties, informative field trips and a number of various other get togethers.
If you live in our region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Cambridgeshire & Essex branch - and we'd love to see you out in the field.
So if you have any questions about butterflies, moths and conservation in our region, please don't hesitate to get in touch with any of us on the committee.
Species to look out for
What's going on?
Work Party at Hadleigh Great Wood – Feb 5th
Please join us to support the Essex Heath Fritillary population.
Work Party at Bedford Purlieus – Mar 8th
Scrub clearance to create a scallop to benefit butterflies.
Work Party at Devil's Dyke – Mar 12th
Please join us to help with essential conservation work.
Get involved
News
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The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - Northern Ireland
Overall, 71% of butterflies in Wales have declined in abundance, distribution, or both, with those species that require specific habitats in order to thrive the worst affected.
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The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - Scotland
In Scotland, butterfly species that require specialist habitats have greatly declined, but the figures show increases too, as many countryside-wide species have increased in Scotland. While this bucks the trend elsewhere in the UK, it’s a clear indicator of climate change.
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80% of UK butterflies have decreased: scientists warn time is running out
The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 report, released today by Butterfly Conservation, has revealed the alarming news that 80% of butterflies in the UK have declined since the 1970s.
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The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - England
Of the four UK countries, England’s butterflies have fared the worst, particularly those species that rely on specific habitat to thrive.
Events
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Cambridgeshire and Essex: Winter work party at Bedford Purlieus
Wednesday 8th March 2023, 10:00am-3:00pm
Bedford Purlieus Nature Reserve, A47 nr Wansford
Scrub clearance to create a scallop to benefit butterflies.
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Work Party - Devil's Dyke – March 2023
Sunday 12th March 2023, 10:00am-4:00pm
More essential conservation work to support butterflies in this important Cambridgeshire chalkland reserve.
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.
Branch information
In your area
Contact branch
- Chairman:
Mike Gittos - County recorder (Cambs):
Edward Pollard - County recorder (Essex):
Rob Smith