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UPDATES
Jan 16 Work Parties
SURREY NEWS
Nov 19 E-moth newsletter
Nov 11 National AGM
Congratulations to Gail Jeffcoate,
winner of the 2018 Marsh Award.
See News below.
Surrey Chair Simon Saville was elected to
BC's Board of Trustees
Nov 3 AGM & Members' Day
Congratulations to winners:
Richard Stephens - Photo
Marian Thomas - Quiz
Oct 5 Surrey Skipper Autumn 2018
Aug 31 Surrey Report 2017
Species to look out for
News
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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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Big City Butterflies
Could you be our 'Big City Butterflies' Project Development Officer? The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 29 November 2018.
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Gail Jeffcoate wins Lifetime Achievement in Lepidoptera Conservation Award 2018
Gail Jeffcoate, who has been helping butterflies since the 1980's and co-authored the milestone book “The Millennium Atlas of Butterflies in Britain and Ireland”, has received the Marsh Christian Trust's 'Lifetime Achievement in Lepidoptera Conservation Award 2018.'
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The nocturnal pollinators: scientists reveal the secret life of moths
Scientists have discovered that moths may play a much broader role as plant pollinators than previously suspected.
Events
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Surrey Work Party
Friday 18th January, 9.30am-3.30pm
Netley Park
Small Blue Project
Please see: Surrey Work Parties
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Surrey: Talk
Thursday 24th January 2019, 2.45pm-4.00pm
Guildford Natural History Society
Francis Kelly: Butterflies - Facts & Fun
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Surrey Work Party
Thursday 7th February, 9.30am-3.30pm
Oaken Wood
Branch Reserve
Please see: Surrey Work Parties
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.