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  • Species of the month: Death’s-head Hawk-moth

    Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

    This month, let’s meet the Death’s-head Hawk-moth

  • National Inclusion Week 2024 (23-29 September) – Creating inclusive Wild Spaces

    This National Inclusion Week (23-29 September), we celebrate the wonderful efforts of our Wild Spaces Project Officers who are working to create inclusive green spaces for people across the UK.

  • Species of the month: Painted Lady

    Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

    This month, let’s meet the Painted Lady

  • Putting Large Heath on the map

    This scarce species currently has populations in limited sites across the UK. Here's what we’re doing to help expand its range.

  • A world of difference

    Filling in the global information gaps on butterflies and other insects can help us to slow species declines and make sure they survive.

  • Top tips for photographing butterflies and moths

    To celebrate Word Photography Day (19 August), we spoke to wildlife photographer Iain H Leach who shared his top tips for taking brilliant butterfly and moth photographs.

  • Species of the month: Jersey Tiger

    Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

    This month, we’ll be meeting the Jersey Tiger

  • Where are you getting out for the Count?

    The Big Butterfly Count 2024 is here – we find out where people are taking part and which species they’re looking forward to seeing during their count this year.

  • Seven Ways For Little Ones To Go Wild This Summer Holidays

    With the summer holidays fast approaching, here are our seven really wild ways to keep the kids entertained this year, come rain or shine!

  • Species of the month: Red Admiral

    Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

    This month, we’ll be meeting the Red Admiral
     

  • Bike for Butterflies 2024 - Simon's Diary

    See how Butterfly Conservation trustee Simon Saville is doing on his 2024 Bike for Butterflies challenge! 

  • Where are butterflies and moths in the party manifestos?

    Ahead of the General Election on 4 July 2024, Butterfly Conservation’s Policy Officer Kieran Thomas has been trawling the manifestos of the major political parties to see how they plan to tackle the nature and climate crises and help our moths and butterflies. Let’s take a look at where butterflies and moths stand… 

  • Species of the month: Large Blue

    Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

    This month, let’s meet the Large Blue
     

  • Saving Small Blue in the Southam Lias Grasslands: A Volunteer Success Story

    Here at Butterfly Conservation, we’re very proud of the impact our volunteers have, but recently the Chair of our Warwickshire Branch shared some statistics with us that took it to the next level….

  • Five ways to get stuck in this Volunteers’ Week

    Butterfly Conservation couldn’t do the work it does without the incredible dedication of volunteers. This Volunteers' Week (3-9 Jun), discover how you could make a difference for butterflies and moths.

  • LGBTQIA+ Representation in Conservation

    One way to support PRIDE is by increasing the visibility of the contributions to Conservation, and beyond, that people from the LGBTQIA+ community have made.

  • Let nature boost your wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week

    This Mental Health Awareness Week (13-18 May), Butterfly Conservation’s Vice President Dr Amir Khan explains how connecting with nature can help nurture your wellbeing and shares his top tips to embrace wild wellness wherever you are.

  • Studies in the long grass

    Our latest research shows that letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93%, so what better time to let your grass go wild than No Mow May! 

    Experts at Plantlife explains more about the importance of long grass for wildlife and why you should get involved.

  • Help for hedgerows! The government policy changes we need to protect our hedges for wildlife

    Hedgerows are a vital part of the UK’s ecological infrastructure, benefitting many species of butterflies and moths, and thousands of other wildlife species in myriad ways. Kieran Thomas, Butterfly Conservation's Policy Advocate Officer, explains the policy changes we need to see to protect our hedgerows.

  • Hedgerows: the habitat highways giving a lifeline to butterflies and moths

    Butterfly Conservation's Policy Advocate Officer, Kieran Thomas, explains why hedgerows are such a critical habitat for butterflies and moths and what we can do to help them thrive.

  • Hedges: unveiling their farm-friendly benefits

    The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) is an organisation led by farmers that offers support and advice on sustainable farming practices. Butterfly Conservation is proud to work alongside NFFN to deliver their mission – we are one of the partners of the NFFN advisory group, where we help by providing advice on policy issues and conservation management. Gabrielle Grant, Digital Communications Officer at Nature Friendly Farming Network, explains why hedges are vital to a thriving farm.

  • The bountiful wildlife of hedges

    Robert Wolton is an ecologist who has written extensively about hedgerows and the wildlife within, including an upcoming book, Hedges, which will bring together decades of research and personal experience, much of it from his own farm in Devon. Butterfly Conservation is proud to work alongside Robert as part of Hedgelink, a cross-organisational group advocating for hedges across the UK. Here, Robert shares his love of the humble hedge.

  • Species of the month: Brown Hairstreak

    Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

    This month, let’s meet the Brown Hairstreak

  • A Hedgerow Carbon Code: investing in the future of butterflies and moths

    Joe Stanley, Head of Sustainable Farming & Knowledge Exchange at the Allerton Project, shares an update on the development of a Hedgerow Carbon Code.

  • Top five tips for creating a butterfly and moth haven

    National Gardening Week (29 April - 5 May 2024) is here and we’re sharing our top five tips for creating a Wild Space that will be too good to miss for butterflies and moths. Whether you have a small balcony, a large garden, or a shared community space, it’s time to get those hands dirty to help nature! 

  • How to use peat-free products in your Wild Space

    Keen to create your very own Wild Space, or add to your existing Wild Space? Here’s how to use peat-free products for all of your planting activities.

  • Why bogs are brilliant for butterflies, moths and the planet

    This #PeatFreeApril, we are celebrating bogs! Butterfly Conservation's Peatland Restoration Project Officer, Polly Phillpot explains just how important peatland habitats are for the UK’s butterflies and moths and why going ‘peat free’ is a vital part of protecting them.

  • Species of the month: Lunar Hornet Moth

    Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

    This month, let’s meet a marvellous moth – the Lunar Hornet Moth.

  • April Fools! Would these butterflies and moths have you hoodwinked?

    When it comes to fooling predators, butterflies and moths have got a few tricks up their sleeves. Let’s delve into the tools of deception of our favourite winged insects… 

  • Go wild this Easter holidays with our top activities to do with the kids!

    Keeping the kids entertained for two weeks during the school holidays can require a lot of thought so we’re here to help! Check out our fun and simple activities to fill the hours with adventure, exploration, and entertainment.