Moth & Butterfly Walk Talk & Count at Woodoaks Farm

Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday 26 Jul 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location
Woodoaks Farm

Join butterfly enthusiast Martin Taylor and expert entomologist John Mynett for a two-hour walk exploring the butterflies and moths of Woodoaks Farm. We’ll spot species like the Marbled White and Small Heath, learn about vital caterpillar food plants, and take part in the Big Butterfly Count to help monitor the health of our environment. In conjunction with Butterfly Conservation.

(Please note if the weather is not suitable this walk will move to Sunday 27th – so make sure you are available for both dates)

The BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping to assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies and day flying moths we see.

Woodoaks Volunteers Martin Taylor (butterfly enthusiast) and John Mynett (entomologist and moth enthusiast), will lead a two hour walk, hoping to see regular garden species such as Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell and Red Admiral, but also search for grassland loving species such as Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Gatekeeper and the Skippers. If you are lucky, you may see the beautiful Marbled White and perhaps the Small Heath.

Martin will also be pointing out some of the plants which are vital to the survival of butterfly species in their caterpillar stage and explaining how Woodoaks Farm & The Soil Association Land Trust are positively working to create improved butterfly habitats at Woodoaks Farm.

If weather allows John will be setting out a moth trap the night before to allow you to observe and get up close with the night time flying moths in the cool of Woodoaks 16th Century Black Barn. A wonderful chance to revel in the beauty of these creatures.

You may like to download your own butterfly chart HERE or go PAPER FREE by downloading the free BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT app in advance of the walk HERE .
Full details of directions, refreshments, parking, toilets and accessibility. Please wear suitable footwear & bring water, suncream and a hat if hot! No dogs please. You don’t need any special equipment to take part, just make sure you come with open eyes, a curious mind and of course… plenty of water!