Welcome
If you live in Norfolk and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Norfolk branch.
To find out the following:
• Information about Norfolk
• Brief history of the Branch
• The Branch activities
• How to become a Member
• Past Branch Newsletters
Species to look out for
News
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The Year of the Painted Lady
In just three weeks this summer, nearly half a million Painted Lady butterflies were counted as part of the 10th UK-wide Big Butterfly Count, run by Butterfly Conservation and sponsored by B&Q.
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On the verge of something big
UK wildlife charities have teamed up with England’s government advisor on natural environment to persuade local councils and landowners to help save our pollinators.
At the first event of its kind, local authorities and other organisations will be asked to change the way they manage road verges, roundabouts and other valuable grassland habitats to benefit wildlife.
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Mediterranean Blue Butterfly Invades Britain
Climate change is causing a striking butterfly from southern Europe to appear in record-breaking numbers across the south of England, wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation can reveal.
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Winnie the Pooh takes part in the Big Butterfly Count
Winnie the Pooh is encouraging families to enjoy the great outdoors this summer by joining Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count.
Events
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Norfolk: Members Day and AGM with Photograph Competition
Saturday 5th October 2019, 2:00pm-5:30pm
Hethersett Village Hall, Back Lane, Hethersett, NR9 3JJ
We have two speakers for the AGM plus our annual photographic competition
'Wildlife Gardening' - by the Butterfly Brothers, wildlife garden specialists
'Pinned for Posterity - Butterflies and Museums' by Tony Irwin
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Norfolk: North Norfolk Meeting
Wednesday 6th November 2019, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Blakeney Scout Hut HQ
'Zambia - Birds and other wildlife' - an illustrated talk by John Geeson
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Norfolk: Norwich Meeting
Friday 22nd November 2019, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Ipswich Road United Reform Church
'Butterflies of Hungary' - an Illustrated talk by Ann Carpenter
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
Reserves
In your area
Contact branch
- Branch Chair & Organiser
Judy Dunmore
- Recorder
Andy Brazil
- Membership Secretary
Jennifer Dawson