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CURRENT PROJECTS
Big City Butterflies
Brilliant Butterflies
Saving the Wood White
Walks
Brilliant Butterflies project
Feb 8 Saltbox Hill
Mar 1 Dollypers Hill
Branch news
Nov 16 Congratulations to Bill Downey,
winner of an Outstanding Volunteer award at the national AGM
Nov 2 AGM & Members' Day
Chair report
Photo Show & Quiz results
Oct 23 Small Blue Project
Final Report
Oct 21 Surrey Butterflies & Moths
Annual Report 2018
Oct 7 Surrey Skipper
Autumn edition
Sep 24 Brilliant Butterflies, £1m project,
launched at Hutchinson's Bank
Sep 12 Big Butterfly Count results
Sep 11 Long-tailed Blue on window!
see Sightings
Archive older news
Species to look out for
News
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Agriculture Bill: A Big Day for Farming and Wildlife
The long-awaited publication of a landmark Agriculture Bill in parliament is a crucial piece of legislation which will have profound implications for the butterflies, moths, wildlife and wider environment of England.
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Managing land for butterflies and moths
Our work seeks to help the development of new land management support schemes by combining the latest scientific evidence and Butterfly Conservation’s practical experience of working with farmers and land owners on the ground.
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Make your vote count!
The campaign for the Westminster General Election is now well and truly in full swing! This time it feels different, and not just because of the intense debates around Brexit. After years of trying to secure political attention, the environment has finally burst through onto the political stage.
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British and Irish moths are on the move
Scientists from Britain and Ireland who have been involved in compiling the newly published Atlas of Britain and Ireland’s Larger Moths have revealed that our moths are on the move.
Events
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Work Parties: Surrey Downs
Friday 24th January to Friday 24th April 2020, 9:30am-3:30pm
Guildford-Dorking
North Downs Conservation Group
Please see: Surrey Work Parties
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Work Parties: Saving the Wood White
Wednesday 5th February 2020 to Wednesday 28th September 2022, 9:30am-3:30pm
Surrey/Sussex border
Selected Wednesdays
Please see: Surrey Work Parties
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Work Parties: Branch Reserve
Thursday 6th February to Thursday 2nd April 2020, 9:30am-3:30pm
Oaken Wood, Chiddingfold
1st Thursdays, Oct-Apr
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.