Champion Species Badges

Badge Collection by Salt Marsh Studios

Ballerina waxcap badge by Salt Marsh Studios

14 Champion Species are at the heart of the Forest of Bowland Nature Recovery Plan. Most are rare or threatened and of conservation concern. These charismatic species provide inspiration for people to care for nature and as indicator species, they can show that an ecosystem or habitat is healthy.

We have launched a series of 14 beautifully illustrated pin badges produced by Dr Selina Ellis-Gray from Salt Marsh Studios.  These collectible and limited-edition designs offer a sustainable alternative to traditional enamel pins. Proudly supporting a UK company, the collection features eco-metal badges crafted from recycled metals. 

The pin badges, along with species postcards, posters and the artist's sketch book are also available to purchase from the following outlets:

- Pendle Heritage Centre: Colne Rd, Barrowford, Burnley BB9 6JQ

- Also available soon from Platform Gallery & Visitor Information Centre, Station Rd, Clitheroe, BB7 2JT
Info on reverse of badges

Monies will be donated to Champion Bowland

If you would like to purchase an individual badge and can't get to an outlet, please email: hetty.byrne@lancashire.gov.uk 

Badges will cost £5 + £2pp

Read all about the artist - Dr Selina Ellis-Gray - and her passion for developing these beautiful badges.

Species profiles for each of our Champion Species:
(click the image thumbnail to find out more!)

Eurasian Curlew - by Saltmarsh Studios Juniper by Saltmarsh Studios
 
Brown trout by Saltmarsh Studios
Hen harrier - by Saltmarsh studios Globeflower by Saltmarsh Studios Yellow May dun by Saltmarsh Studios
Black grouse by Saltmarsh Studios Hard fern by Saltmarsh Studios Bilberry bumblebee by Saltmarsh Studios
Swift by Saltmarsh Studios Ballerina Waxcap by Saltmarsh Studios Green hairstreak butterfly by Saltmarsh Studios
Pied flycatcher by Saltmarsh Studios Brown long-eared bat by Saltmarsh Studios  

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