Welcome
Kent is a large county with an impressive range of habitats. Ancient woodland, chalk grassland and miles of coastal parks are home to over forty species of butterflies and some of the rarest moths in the country. If you live in our region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Kent & South East London branch.
Our committee and members are active throughout the year and hold regular field trips, work parties and meetings. We are always in need of new people to help with conservation, data recording and fund raising so do get in touch with any of us on the committee - you are guaranteed a warm welcome!
Species to look out for
Announcements
Work Parties Updated Information - Sunday 9th February 2020
As you may have seen, there is a storm forecast to hit the UK, this Sunday (9th February 2020), with very strong winds. Due to the expected weather, the work party at Great Dowles Farm, Stelling Minnis, Kent, this Sunday, has been cancelled.
Details of other work parties can be found on our website.
Sightings and records
Moth sightings and recording
Visit the Kent Moth Group for the latest news and sightings.
Submit your butterfly sightings
iRecord is now our recommended recording platform for online recording\records. Please visit the iRecord website to register and to find out more information on how to register and use the system.
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Branch news
Keep up to date on our latest news and sign up to our newsletter.
Local Hotspots
Get insider information on our favourite local spots.
White Hill Reserve
The site is known locally as White Hill and is a great location to see many species.
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News
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The ‘bog squad’ celebrates six years of success in protecting Scotland's peatlands
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation celebrates six years of the incredibly successful ‘Bog Squad’ initiative this March.
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Who will protect the protectors?
Butterfly Conservation are shocked and deeply saddened at the recent murders of Mexican butterfly activists Homero Gómez González and Raúl Hernández Romero.
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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.
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Kent’s Heath Fritillary butterfly hit new highs in 2019
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has revealed that one of the UK’s rarest butterflies had an exceptional year in Kent in 2019.
Events
There are currently no events scheduled for this area. Events are mostly held during the summer months and are arranged in the early spring.
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.