Below is a partial list of recent events and field trips
Show Future Events| Date: | Sunday 10 May 2026 |
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| Event Title: | In Search of Wood Whites |
| Event Description: | A walk near Loxwood in W Sussex to search for Wood Whites a species that is expanding into our county. The walk will be about 2 ½ miles at a leisurely pace on footpaths along field margins and woodland rides and tracks. There is 1 short road section. The walk is generally flat. This is a good opportunity for members to become familiar with typical Wood White habitat and to visit one of only 5 known colonies in Sussex. |
| Event Type: | Walk |
| Event Time: | 11:00 to 13:30 |
| Target Species: | Wood White, Orange-tip, Brimstone, Green-veined White plus the possibility of Grizzled and Dingy Skippers, Dragonflies and Nightingales |
| Meeting Place: | North Hall, Guildford Rd, Loxwood, West Sussex, RH14 0SF. What3Words - fallback.juniors.disposing. North Hall is at the north end of Loxwood on the B2133. Please arrive by 10:50 and park in North Hall car park. |
| OS Grid Ref: | TQ039321 |
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| Contact Details: | Booking required by email to David Bridges - butterfly0@btinternet.com. Contact on the day or for late cancellations; David on 07840 871755 |
| Other Info: | For members only. It is suitable for children and also for dogs on leads. The walk is limited to 20 participants on a first come first served basis. Booking is required by email through David Bridges - butterfly0@btinternet.com |
| Date: | Saturday 02 May 2026 |
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| Event Title: | Larval Foodplants for Garden Butterflies and Moths |
| Event Description: | Join Dave to look at garden butterfly and moth species and their larval food plants. Ideal for beginners or anyone wishing to learn more about the subject. This event last took place, very successfully, in 2024. This involves just a short but very educational garden walk. |
| Event Type: | Walk |
| Event Time: | 10:00 to 12:00 or later if you wish |
| Target Species: | Whatever is around and chomping on the day! |
| Meeting Place: | 7, Gibbon Road, Newhaven BN9 9EW. What3Words - arrive.managed.idealist If no answer at the front door proceed down the left side of the house into the garden. |
| OS Grid Ref: | TQ44610061 |
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| Contact Details: | Dave Harris 01273 515762 d.harris8@btinternet.com |
| Other Info: | Open to all, but please register your intent to attend with Dave via email or phone. |
| Date: | Friday 01 May 2026 |
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| Event Title: | Larval Foodplants for Garden Butterflies and Moths |
| Event Description: | Join Dave to look at garden butterfly and moth species and their larval food plants. Ideal for beginners or anyone wishing to learn more about the subject. This event last took place, very successfully, in 2024. This involves just a short but very educational garden walk. |
| Event Type: | Walk |
| Event Time: | 10:00 to 12:00 or later if you wish |
| Target Species: | Whatever is around and chomping on the day! |
| Meeting Place: | 7, Gibbon Road, Newhaven BN9 9EW. What3Words - arrive.managed.idealist If no answer at the front door proceed down the left side of the house into the garden. |
| OS Grid Ref: | TQ44610061 |
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| Contact Details: | Dave Harris 01273 515762 d.harris8@btinternet.com |
| Other Info: | Open to all, but please register your intent to attend with Dave via email or phone. Repeated on 2nd of May. |
