Welcome
Dorset is one of the best areas in the UK for butterflies and moths and we are a very active Branch of Butterfly Conservation.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Dorset Branch.
Send us your Dorset butterfly and moth news. Email: @email
Species to look out for
Find out more
Sightings in Dorset
View the latest butterfly sightings in Dorset or record your own via our easy map-based system.
Dorset news
Keep up to date with all the latest Dorset Branch news.
Get involved
News
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Get creative for nature for a chance to win!
Do you love nature and want to make sure it’s protected? Enter our competition to design a banner for the Restore Nature Now demonstration in London.
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Ready, Steady, Quiz!!
Our brand new Butterfly Conservation quiz launches today, test your knowledge on a wide variety of butterfly and moth related questions!
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Treasure hunters wanted to help find one of the rarest jewels in Northern Ireland wildlife
Nature lovers asked to get photos of beautiful ‘colour-changing’ moth.
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Gardeners back less frequent lawn mowing, poll finds, as ‘No Mow May’ begins
Almost half of gardeners do not plan to mow their lawn more than once in May, a survey suggests, as Plantlife’s annual campaign to boost nature in gardens kicks off.
Events
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Dorset: GUIDED WALK - LYDLINCH COMMON
Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Lydlinch Common
A walk for Marsh Fritillary
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Dorset: GUIDED WALK - WEYMOUTH RELIEF ROAD
Thursday 23rd May 2024, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Bincombe north of Weymouth
A survey of this newly created downland habitat
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Dorset: BUTTERFLY WALK ON BALLARD DOWN
Monday 27th May 2024, 11:00am-1:30pm
Ballard Down, Swanage
Butterflies, wild flowers and sea views
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
- CHAIR - Nigel Spring
- SECRETARY - Adrian Neil
- TREASURER - Georgie Laing
- COUNTY BUTTERFLY RECORDER - Robin George
- OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Lyn Pullen
- Jane Smith
- Richard Norman
- Stephen Brown
- John East
- Andy Martin
- Rebecca Porter