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Wildlife Conservation Days

With Ellen Winter, working with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

Wednesday 26th October
Sunday 19th February

both days 10am – 3pm

Try our Green Gym - the perfect way to keep fit! 

Wildlife Conservation day
We need help from volunteers to create and maintain habitat for the Marsh Fritillary butterfly. In February 2011, we discovered several nests of caterpillars of this rare butterfly - a great reward for our hard work over the last few years. No experience necessary - bring tools if you have them but we can also supply enough to go around. 

We will be clearing scrub to keep sunny glades open for many butterfly species on the farm including the Adonis Blue and the Pearl-bordered Fritillary. The Large Blue is sometimes seen, and breeds nearby. Careful management could encourage this butterfly to breed at Westley Farm too!

There are usually a couple of experts on hand from the Butterfly Conservation Trust. These dates are run in collaboration with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and their members are happy to share their knowledge with us - it's a great way to find out more about our wildlife while doing something to help - and having a surprising amount of fun! 

Lunch will be served in the barn kitchen, with cake and hot drinks on offer in the morning and afternoon.


Cost: Free Community Event Cake, Soup and rolls provided.

Camping, holiday cottages and yurts are available on the farm. Please contact us for details.  

 

  

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