Save Our Butterflies Week 2012 runs from 19 to 27 May

This year's theme is rare and threatened species.

Many butterflies are in serious decline, as their countryside habitat is lost to industrial and housing developments, intensive farming and roads.

Some species have suffered declines of more than 50% and only avoid extinction thanks to conservation action.

Special sites across the country are carefully managed to provide the right habitat conditions for the most endangered butterflies, who struggle to find food and shelter in our changing environment.

Save Our Butterflies Week 2012 will highlight the butterflies we are most at threat of losing from Britain.

Get Involved

A series of short films are in production and you will soon be able to view our films about the measures being taken to protect endangered species and things you can do to help.

During Save Our Butterflies Week you will be able to:

• Download our ID chart and keep your eye's peeled for rare species
• Go on a guided butterfly walk and see rare butterflies in their natural habitat
• Take part in a work party and help transform your countryside into a butterfly haven
• Attend a talk and find out how to attract butterflies to your garden or how to monitor and record your sightings
• Look out for Butterfly Conservation at your local countryside show. Meet our members and join us in saving butterflies, moths and the environment.

Search our events listings for an activity near you.