Join us as we shine a spotlight on two of Bowland's Champion Species - the Green Hairstreak butterfly and the brown trout.
(And be in with the chance of taking home a special Champion Species goodie bag!)
Bowland Champion Species: Spring Butterfly Walk
Wednesday 6th May, 11.30am – 2pm, Trough of Bowland
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.
(The walk is approximately 3 miles long and terrain will be uneven in places, with some moderate slopes Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.)
(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.
£5 per person. Booking essential. Please book via this link: LCC Events
Bowland Champion Species: The Secret World of Rivers
Wednesday 27th May, 10am – 12 noon or 1pm – 3pm, Claughton-on-Brock
Underneath the surface of the water is a secret world of wildlife waiting for you to explore.
Join Wyre Rivers Trust staff as they lead us on an adventure of discovery. Perfect for families and suitable for ages 5+. (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.)
Free, but booking is essential.
For more information, and to book your place, please email events@wyreriverstrust.org
Green Hairstreak butterfly and brown trout are two of the Champion Species at the heart of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape's Nature Recovery Plan. To find out more, visit Champion Species Badges | Forest of Bowland National Landscape
For the full Festival Bowland programme, including more, great Bowland Champion Species events, visit Festival Bowland Events | Forest of Bowland National Landscape
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