Welcome

The Lincolnshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation was formed in 1984 and has grown steadily since then to a current membership of over 500. Well over 100 people contribute regularly to the 'Sightings' page, with accounts, stories and photographs. 

Did you know you can support the Lincolnshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation every time you purchase something online?

Check out this YouTube video to see how it works and then register here.

Lincolnshire BC will then receive a donation every time you buy online.

Thank you for your support!


Learn more 

Garden Tiger - Iain H Leach

Lincolnshire Branch history

Find out more about our Branch, what we do and why we do it. 

Grizzled Skipper - Iain H Leach

Record your sightings

Do you go out walking regularly? We would love your help to keep track of the butterflies or moths you see in your area. We have everything you need to get started.

Common Blue - Matt Berry

Latest sightings

Take a look at our first sightings, unusual sightings and indeed anything butterfly and moth related that might be of interest to others across the county.

Get involved 

News

  • Coul Links golf course development deemed too damaging for nature to go ahead

    Controversial plans to build a golf course on one of Scotland’s last undeveloped dune systems have suffered a significant set-back this week. Planning Officers from Highland Council have recommended the plans be refused by the North Planning Applications Committee at its 6 December meeting, a move welcomed by the Conservation Coalition campaigning to save Coul Links.

  • Dr Amir Khan becomes new Vice President of Butterfly Conservation

    We are thrilled to announce that Dr Amir Khan has joined Butterfly Conservation as one of its Vice Presidents.

     

  • Create your own needle felted Jersey Tiger moth

    Give yourself or a loved one the gift of craft this Christmas with a Jersey Tiger moth needle felting kit from The Makerss. With a live craft along at 10am on 20 January 2024, treat yourself or someone special, all whilst helping to secure the future of the UK’s butterflies and moths.  

  • Butterfly Conservation Summer Raffle Winners!

    The Butterfly Conservation Summer Raffle has now come to an end and the winning tickets have been drawn! Were you one of the lucky winners?

Catch up on all our news

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.

Find out how to get involved.