Events

Tom and Abi Plants Witherslack

Target species Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Green Hairstreak and a range of Spring butterflies

Alfold GU6 8JG

Target: Wood White, spring Skippers

Saturday 18th May

Glasdrum Wood NNR, near Appin

Join us at Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve near Appin to find out about three of our priority butterfly and moth species.

Keiloch car park, Invercauld, Braemar

Search for and learn about some of the beautiful butterflies and moths of the Cairngorms, a stronghold area for several species.

Saturday 18th May 2024 at 10:30 am

Wytham Woods, Oxon

A field meeting to help embed the spring butterfly and day-flying moth ID skills presented in the 2^nd May Zoom meeting; and see what we can find.

The Old Lodge Minchinhampton Common
Traditionally May is when the cows are brought from the overwintering fields and sheds and released back onto the commons to roam and graze. From as far back as anyone can remember, livestock owners would gather with their animals beside The Old Lodge on Minchinhampton Common where each cow would be tagged or marked for identification before being released. It's no surprise that this day became known locally as Marking Day. National Trust staff and other local organisations will be on hand to answer questions about the age-old tradition and the way in which the Commons are managed. There will be guided walks and fun activities for children. Parking on the Common near the Old Lodge. SO852008, GL6 9AQ, What3Words leafing.nowadays.geek. 

 If bad weather is forecast you might like to check if the event or walk is cancelled. All events are free unless stated otherwise. We are also looking for volunteers to help at events. Please contact events leaders, Rosie and Christine @email if you think you can help.

Some of the walks are on rough ground so please wear suitable footwear and come prepared for the weather.

Kiddens Plantation, Haldon

Guided walk through the Kiddens Plantation, Haldon

DSTL Porton Down

A planned survey of this location to count Duke of Burgundy.

We will be looking for chalk grassland spring specialist species: Duke of Burgundy, Dingy and Grizzled Skippers and Green Hairstreaks

Great Bookham KT23 4BP

Target: downland species

Walk to seek out Duke of Burgundy, Marsh Fritillary, Small and Adonis Blues, Dingy Skipper and Green Hairstreak.  The site is steep and surface uneven so sturdy footwear advisable.

Meet at SO993244  What3words  hometown.blissful.scrub   Postcode not given as satnavs can direct you to the wrong place.

 If bad weather is forecast you might like to check if the event or walk is cancelled. All events are free unless stated otherwise. We are also looking for volunteers to help at events. Please contact events leaders, Rosie and Christine @email if you think you can help.

Some of the walks are on rough ground so please wear suitable footwear and come prepared for the weather.

Monday 20th May

Dun Coillich, near Aberfeldy

Join us for a day out at Dun Coillich Community Woodland near Aberfeldy to look for two of our rarest species, the Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterfly and clearwing moths.

Duke of Burgundy, Dingy Skipper and other spring species at Kettlewell Crag

Ormsgill Slagbanks, Barrow in Furness and optional Sandscale Haws

Target Species at Ormsgill: Dingy Skipper, Common Blue, Small Blue.  At Hodbarrow, Wall Brown and other Spring Species

New Addington CR0 9AD

Target: Glanville Fritillary

Layby just before J37 M6 on Kendal Sedbergh Road heading west

Butterfly magic, a mystery trip!

Cut-off Channel Stoke Ferry

A visit to the Cut-off Channel at Stoke Ferry to look for Dingy and Grizzled Skipper

Grid Reference: SP986217

Saturday 25th May 2024

TOTTERNHOE NATURE RESERVE AND PITSTONE QUARRY

Saturday 25th May 2024 at 10:30 am

Aston Rowant NNR, Oxon

Will Langdon will introduce us to ways of identifying some of our moth species without using a moth trap. However, we will also examine the contents of a moth trap that will be run the evening before.

July Racecourse entrance near A1303/A1304 roundabout with horse statue

Join the County Recorder for a walk along one of our region's favourite locations to see a wide range of late spring butterflies, including Dingy Skipper, Green Hairstreak and Adonis Blue.

Warton Crag Carnforth

Targeting Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Green Hairstreak and other early Spring species.

Dorking RH5 6SR

Target: Adonis Blue

Whitesheet Hill

A trip to search for Wiltshire's newest resident butterfly

Monday 27th May

Ballchraggen Wood, nr Tain

Join us as we learn some id tips for the UK's smallest butterfly and learn how you can contribute to the Species on the Edge survey programme.

Sudbourne and SWT Captain's Wood

Sudbourne and SWT Captain's Wood. A three hour walk for early butterflies and a search for 1st generation Wall Brown

Higham Hall

Higham Hall Residential Course

Family Fun Friday: Bug Hunting & Butterfly Spotting
Join us and Cleeve Common Trust for a walk to discover the butterflies, moths and other insects of Prestbury Hill and Cleeve Common. We’ll have art and craft activities, spotting challenges and bug hunting! Bring a picnic with you and enjoy the view.

Booking for walk required or just turn up for the activities. Parking by the Masts SO993247, postcode not given as unreliable, W3W often.indicate.timer.

If bad weather is forecast you might like to check if the event or walk is cancelled. All events are free unless stated otherwise. We are also looking for volunteers to help at events. Please contact events leaders, Rosie and Christine @email if you think you can help.

Some of the walks are on rough ground so please wear suitable footwear and come prepared for the weather.

Saturday 1st June

Glen Finglas Visitor Gateway (near Callander)

Come along to see what moths can be found at Glen Finglas!

Saturday 1st June 2024

Ardersier Common, Ardersier

Join us for a butterfly walk to look for Small Blue and Dingy Skipper.

Boscombe Down West (near Amesbury)

Follow the route of a disused railway line - an ideal habitat for downland butterflies