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Claire Hyne, owner of Papillon Gin, talks about her lifelong interest of conservation, how she got involved in Butterfly Conservation and went on to create a gin inspired by the nearby nature (which you can win a bottle of below!)

Dr Richard Fox, Butterfly Conservation’s Associate Director of Recording and Monitoring summarises some of the latest research into climate change impacts on UK butterflies and moths.

As the UK is currently experiencing another lockdown, it is inevitable that you will have to start working from home. To help you go green and do your bit for the planet as you work, here are the 7 best ways to be eco-friendly whilst working from home.

Taking the temperature of insects in a changing world by Rob Wilson, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (Madrid, Spain) and Butterfly Conservation member since 1988.

The Secret Gardener reminds us that we need to give nature the space it needs this winter, and when we do, the results can be magnificent. 

Discover 13 Reasons Why Butterflies And Moths Are The Coolest Insects Ever

The need to plant more trees is popular and high up the political agenda across all four countries of the UK. This is extremely good news as the right trees, planted in the right places can provide significant biodiversity, climate and well-being benefits as well as reducing our reliance on imported timber. So, here at Butterfly Conservation we are right behind this new and more ambitious woodland agenda.

Read our latest blog from guest Lily Harris, a freelance writer who advocates for sustainable living to help the environment.

This Autumn, CJ Wildlife, remind us that all of our gardens, no matter what size, can become bustling nature reserves for our local wildlife.

As the days begin to shorten in late summer, we know we are on the cusp of autumn and need to consider how we can help insects like butterflies and moths get through the coming winter.

Where have all the Small Tortoiseshells gone? Blog Post by Butterfly Conservation Volunteer Malcolm Hull.

Could nature reap the benefits of people holidaying at home? New wave of citizen scientists join His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in this year’s Big Butterfly Count.

Summers never seem long enough here in the UK, and later in June there’ll be the summer solstice, after which the days will begin getting shorter again. So all we can do is make the best of these long days and short nights by being outdoors as much as possible to soak it all up. 

In May our gardens are getting into the swing of summer. Here is what you can do to make your garden better for wildlife. 

Butterfly Conservation's Head of Volunteering & Education, Kate Merry, invites us into her home as she and her family adjust to life in lockdown.

Many people have started recording moths in their gardens for the first time since the lockdown was introduced. The number of species that can be seen may be intimidating at first so we have produced this guide to the commonest species that can be found at the moment.

We’re delighted to be able to share a guest blog post from our very own Dr Phil Sterling.

The Southern Small White is heading our way from Europe, says Butterfly Conservation's International Director.

This April, with life not as we know it, our gardening tips get creative. 

Introducing Fiona Bell, PhD student at the University of Liverpool, who is currently researching the Grizzled Skipper butterfly and its response to a changing climate.

In November 2019 Butterfly Conservation, in partnership with MothsIreland, published the Atlas of Britain and Ireland’s Larger Moths. 

Climate change is causing shifts in the distribution of Lepidoptera in Britain, with southern species expanding northwards at an increasing rate over the past 50 years.

A major new project is in progress with the aim to better monitor butterfly population trends across Europe.

Natura 2000 is the network of nature protection areas designated through the European Union.

We chat to Karen Goldie-Morrison, Butterfly Conservation’s new Chair.

In support of the Government's Year of Green Action and our #iwill4nature pledge, Butterfly Conservation is hoping to connect more young people than ever before with wildlife this year, teaching them about butterflies and moths and inspiring them to take part in social action to improve the natural environment. Last summer we hosted a work placement for 15-year old Harry Holyer who tells us what he learnt from his time with us.

By the time February comes around, it can seem like such a long time since anything new grew in the garden.

Caroline Nicholson, Manager of Devon Recovery Learning Community talks about getting back to nature and how working with Butterfly Conservation and our National Parks has helped improve people's mental health.

Today, an edited version of an open letter to the Prime Minister was printed in The Times. It calls on Boris Johnson to stop and rethink current plans for HS2 in light of the hugely damaging impact it'll have on our natural world. Signed by the UK's environmental charities and ambassadors, the full letter can be read here.

Northern Ireland might only be a small country perched at the North-Western edge of Europe but we think it is a very special place.