Bowland Champion Species: Spring Butterfly Walk
Seek out the beautiful Green Hairstreak butterfly and amazing, day-flying Emperor moth along an iconic Bowland valley, on one of our special Bowland Champion Species events.
The emerald colouring of this tiny butterfly makes the Green Hairstreak an absolute jewel. By comparison, it's dwarfed in size by the Emperor moth (with its striking "eyespots"), which is one of the UK's largest insects. Sharpness of eye, the cunning deployment of a pheromone lure and expert guidance from Butterfly Conservation will all play their part in helping us search for, and learn about, these classic moorland species.
Green Hairstreak butterfly are one of the 14 Champion Species at the heart of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape's Nature Recovery Plan. Join us to find out more about these (and other!) fascinating insects, along with the chance to take home a very special Champion Species goodie bag.
(The Green Hairstreak butterfly is also one of six target species in Butterfly Conservation's Making Peatlands Work for Lepidoptera programme, which spans the north of England. More information is available on their website here.)
The walk is approximately 3 miles long and terrain will be uneven in places, with some moderate slopes.
Booking essential. (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.)
Book online at LCC Events.
After booking, full event details will be circulated approximately one week before the date of the event.
Events and activities are not organised by Ribble Valley Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Ribble Valley Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.