Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Gloucestershire Branch.
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
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
-
Agriculture Bill: A Big Day for Farming and Wildlife
The long-awaited publication of a landmark Agriculture Bill in parliament is a crucial piece of legislation which will have profound implications for the butterflies, moths, wildlife and wider environment of England.
-
Managing land for butterflies and moths
Our work seeks to help the development of new land management support schemes by combining the latest scientific evidence and Butterfly Conservation’s practical experience of working with farmers and land owners on the ground.
-
Make your vote count!
The campaign for the Westminster General Election is now well and truly in full swing! This time it feels different, and not just because of the intense debates around Brexit. After years of trying to secure political attention, the environment has finally burst through onto the political stage.
-
British and Irish moths are on the move
Scientists from Britain and Ireland who have been involved in compiling the newly published Atlas of Britain and Ireland’s Larger Moths have revealed that our moths are on the move.
Events
-
Gloucestershire: Work Party at Oakley Wood, near Cirencester
Sunday 26th January 2020, 10:00am-3:00pm
Work party to clear scrub to open up habitat for Pearl-bordered Fritillary
-
Gloucestershire: Work Party at Prestbury Hill - The Masts Reserve
Saturday 8th February 2020, 10:00am-3:00pm
Prestbury Hill - The Masts Reserve
Work party to reduce scrub and maintain grassland on the Masts Reserve at Prestbury Hill.
-
Gloucestershire: Work Party at Prestbury Hill - The Masts Reserve
Sunday 9th February 2020, 10:00am-3:00pm
Prestbury Hill - The Masts Reserve
Work party to reduce scrub and maintain grassland on the Masts Reserve at Prestbury Hill.
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.