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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Butterflies bounce back in heatwave summer
UK butterflies bounced back in 2018 following a string of poor years, thanks in part to last year’s heatwave summer, a study has revealed.
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Street lights affect wildflower pollination
Street lighting operating all night can alter the natural pollination of a common wildflower, a study involving Butterfly Conservation (BC) has revealed.
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Environment Bill
In July 2018 Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the Government would bring forward an Environment Bill. Butterfly Conservation (BC) understand that Defra are working on the draft of the Bill, to cover England and reserved matters in devolved countries, and this will be published before Christmas.
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Norfolk 2018 AGM Report
A successful Members’ afternoon and AGM had 66 people attending. We were joined by Jim Asher and Mike Dean, Chair and Vice-chair respectively of Butterfly Conservation Trustees
Events
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Norfolk : Moth Event at Grimes Graves
Wednesday 5th June 2019, 10:00am-11:00am
Grime Graves
Our first trip to this rarely trapped Breckland site
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Norfolk : Field trip World Swallowtail Day at Wheaten Nature Reserve
Sunday 9th June 2019, 10:00am-4:00pm
Wheatfen Nature Reserve
Held in conjunction with The Ted Ellis Trust at Wheatfen Nature Reserve, Surlingham. An opportunity to see Swallowtails, Norfolk Hawker dragonflies, Marsh Harriers and more
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Norfolk: Field trip to Kelling Heath
Wednesday 19th June 2019, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Kelling Heath Car Park
A trip to Kelling Heath to look for Silver-studded Blue and other butterflies
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 Griffiths