- Chairman:
Steve Bocking - Branch Liaison:
David Chandler / Tel: 01923 253 793 - Branch Secretary
Emma Whitfield - Moths Officer
Andy Banthorpe
The Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch is one of the regional branches of Butterfly Conservation in the UK.
We raise awareness about the threats to our butterflies, moths and their habitats and provide advice and practical help on how to protect them in this region.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire branch.
Let us know what butterflies you have seen in Northamptonshire.
Send us your Northamptonshire moth sightings.
Spotted a butterfly in Bedfordshire? Let us know.
Send us your Bedfordshire moth records.
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Sunday 19th May 2024, 10:30am-1:00pm
We will be looking for chalk grassland spring specialist species: Duke of Burgundy, Dingy and Grizzled Skippers and Green Hairstreaks
Sunday 2nd June 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm
We will visit the Wildlife Trust reserve for Small Blue, Common Blue, Grizzled and Dingy Skippers.
Monday 3rd June 2024, 10:30am-1:00pm
Fineshade Wood, Top Lodge, Fineshade, NN17 3BB
Chequered Skipper Field Trip, Fineshade Wood, Northants - Monday 3rd June OR Wednesday 5th June 2024
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.