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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

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.

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

This month, let’s meet the Painted Lady

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

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

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.

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

This month, we’ll be meeting the Jersey Tiger

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.

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

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

This month, we’ll be meeting the Red Admiral
 

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

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… 

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

This month, let’s meet the Large Blue
 

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….

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This month, let’s meet the Brown Hairstreak

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

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! 

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.

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.

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.

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… 

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.