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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Two species of butterfly make surprise new appearances in Scotland
Expansion north linked to climate change.
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Butterfly Conservation, B&Q and Co-op sign letter urging Government to end peat sales
More than 100 organisations call on Prime Minister to protect precious natural habitats.
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Teenage volunteer who found UK-first moth eggs shortlisted for national award
Young moth lover may have been first person in the world to make the finding.
Events
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Dingy Skipper Winter Work Party - Bowara Co. Fermanagh Part 1
Thursday 24th October 2024, 9:30am-1:00pm
The Round ‘O’ Quay Car Park, Enniskillen BT74 7BF
Join us for our first Winter Work Party of 2024!
![Dingy Skipper [mating pair], Miltor Mator, 29.4.22 (Kev & Jacki Solman)](/sites/default/files/2022-04/img_4750_mating_pair_underwings.jpg)
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Dingy Skipper Winter Work Party - Bowara Co. Fermanagh Part 2
Thursday 7th November 2024, 9:30am-1:00pm
The Round ‘O’ Quay Car Park, Enniskillen BT74 7BF
Join us for another Winter Work Party in Fermanagh
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Cryptic Wood White Winter Work Party - Craigavon Lakes Part 1
Thursday 21st November 2024, 9:30am-1:00pm
Eastway, Craigavon BT66 6SA (parking on hard-shoulder)
Join us to manage habitat for the special Cryptic Wood White Butterfly!
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
[email protected]