BUTTERFLY AND MOTH EVENTS IN DORSET
SUNDAY 15 AUGUST
GUIDED WALK - FONTMELL DOWN
Joint with Devon Branch
The last Dorset refuge for the Silver-spotted Skipper, Fontmell offers a great opportunity to study this and other downland specialities like Brown Argus, Chalkhill Blue and the emerging second brood of Adonis Blue.
Bring stout footwear and a packed lunch if staying for the afternoon visit to the lower slopes.
Meet 11.00 am at the National Trust gate, map reference ST 888185.
Contact is Paul Butter on 07876 524184.
SUNDAY 15 AUGUST
Display and Sales Stall at Colehill Country Fair (11.00 am to 4.00 pm)
At St Michael’s School, Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne. Details of the event are at www.colehill.gov.uk
Contact is Bridget de Whalley on 01258 880524.
SUNDAY 22 AUGUST
BUTTERFLY WALK - BALLARD DOWN (SWANAGE)
Joint with Dorset Wildlife Trust
A return visit to Ballard Down to see the second brood of the Adonis Blue which will now be on the wing. Meet at 11.00 am at Ulwell lay-by on the Swanage to Studland road, map reference SZ 022808.
Contact is Rees Cox on 01929 423453.
WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST
MOTH MAGNETS AND SUN CATCHING BUTTERFLIES
AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK
Designed for children, this is an educational event giving instruction in attracting butterflies and moths to the garden. Children can come along at any time between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm, bringing an empty jar and an adult. Admission is £1.50.
At the Visitor Centre, map reference SU 121028. Turn off A31 near Little Chef, 3 miles SW of Ringwood.
There will also be, in the wildlife area, an inspection of a moth trap at 10.30 am and moth viewing all day which is free.
Contact is Lawrie de Whalley on 01258 880524.
THURSDAY 26 AUGUST
GUIDED WALK - OSMINGTON (East of Weymouth)
A downland and country lane walk on which we should find more than 10 species of butterfly. The targets will be Adonis Blue, Wall and at least 10 other species. There is a choice to return to the start making a 2 hour walk or then have a picnic lunch if you wish to continue to make a total of 4½ hours walking and watching. Children are very welcome.
Meet at 11.00 am outside Osmington church, map reference SY 725829.
Contact is Lawrie de Whalley on 01258 880524.
SATURDAY 28 AUGUST
OAK FAIR, STOCK GAYLARD PARK
Our display team will be in action here from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and offers of help are always welcome. Stock Gaylard is on the A3030, 7 miles east of Sherborne and 3 miles west of Sturminster Newton.
Contact is Bridget de Whalley on 01258 880524.