Welcome
Welcome to the Northern Ireland Branch of Butterfly Conservation, which was first formed in 1988 and currently has more than 300 members.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Northern Ireland branch.
Northern Ireland is home to around 1000 species of moth and 25 species of butterfly, with almost half of these being priority species.
One of these, the Cryptic Wood White (thought to be Real's Wood White until recent research proved it to be a new species entirely) is only found in Northern Ireland. Craigavon Lakes Local Nature Reserve in County Armagh is the very best place to visit to see this butterfly on the wing during May and June.
Species to look out for
Get involved
Volunteering
Volunteers are hugely important to Butterfly Conservation. Getting involved with surveying and monitoring butterfly and moth species in your garden or out in the wider landscape directly helps inform our work and projects.
Branch events
Butterfly Conservation Northern Ireland’s Branch run events throughout the year, mirroring the season that’s in it. From summer field trips, winter talks and lectures to practical conservation, the varied and interesting programme is worth investigating and everyone is welcome.
Do it yourself
There is an awful lot that you can do yourself, or with your friends and family for butterflies, moths and the environment. Starting at home, in your community or workplace makes your practice more sustainable in every sense and your projects are more likely to succeed too.
Find out more
News
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Congratulations to Butterfly Conservation award winners!
Butterfly Conservation is thrilled to be celebrating two wins at the RSPB Scotland’s Nature Awards 2022.
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Rishi Sunak urged to lead an “Urgent Conversation” at COP15 and push for global deal to save nature
Join us in signing the petition addressed to Rishi Sunak, asking him
to take the lead at the COP15 summit on biodiversity and fight for a global deal to halt and
reverse nature loss across the world by 2030.
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Volunteer for the Dataset's Dream
The Dataset’s Dream is a temporary art installation created by two artists, award-winning writer Thomas Sharp and the visual artist Bryony Benge-Abbott, who produced last month’s film with Big City Butterflies called The Colour of Transformation.
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POSTPONED - Walk for Wildlife
We are sorry to have to announce that, due to difficulties with transport, the Walk for Wildlife planned for London on 27th November has been postponed until spring 2023.
Events
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Habitat Management for Marsh Fritillary
Friday 2nd December 2022, 10:00am-1:30pm
Montiaghs Moss SAC
Winter Work Party for Marsh Fritillary at Montiaghs Moss SAC
![Marsh Fritillary [m], Challacombe Farm, Dartmoor, 19.5.22 (Dennis Kallmer)](/sites/default/files/2022-05/marsh_fritillary_m_challacombe_farm_dartmoor_19.5.22_dennis_kallmer.jpg)
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Habitat Management for Marsh Fritillary
Thursday 8th December 2022, 10:00am-1:30pm
Montiaghs Moss SAC
Winter Work Party for Marsh Fritillary at Montiaghs Moss SAC
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Habitat Management for Dingy Skipper and Cryptic Wood White
Thursday 12th January 2023, 10:00am-1:30pm
Winter Work Party for priority species Dingy Skipper and Cryptic Wood White, Co. Fermanagh.
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
In your area
Contact branch
- Chairman
Adam Mantell - Branch Contact & Membership Secretary
Hannah Fullerton - Treasurer
Cliff Henry - General Enquiries
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