Reservation essential - this is a limited capacity event. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Join Butterfly Conservation and its Cambs & Essex Branch at Castor Hanglands National Nature Reserve on Sunday, July 14th for a guided walk of this historic site (the former stronghold of the Chequered Skipper in England) as we search for Purple Emperor, White Admiral, Purple Hairstreak, and Dark Green Fritillary amongst others. Plus, learn how recent habitat works are enhancing the woodland for new generations of butterflies and moths from Jamie Wildman (Northamptonshire Landscape Officer, Butterfly Conservation).
Meet at Willow Brook Farm Shop and Granary Tea Room at 10:30am for prompt departure. Address: Scotman’s Lodge, Stamford Road, Helpston, PE6 7HL. What3words: https://what3words.com/heightens.contain.originate. Grid reference: TF 11861 02971.
Please consider purchasing refreshments or pre-booking a post-walk lunch at the Granary Tea Room here, or paying a visit to the Farm Shop to support Willow Brook Farm, which is kindly accommodating us on the day. Please park in the grass field to the left of the entrance when you arrive.
Wear suitable outdoor footwear and clothing, and be tick aware.
This event is supported by Butterfly Conservation's 'Threatened Species Recovery for Northamptonshire's Woodlands' project funded by Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme Capital Grant Scheme, and Forestry England.
Butterfly Conservation website event page: https://butterfly-conservation.org/events/guided-butterfly-walk-at-castor-hanglands-nnr-cambridgeshire
White Admiral header image by Iain Leach.
