2.5 hours
Castlewellan Forest Park
Free Tickets Available
Tue, 10 Mar • 10:30 AM (GMT+00:00)
Castlewellan Forest Park
Forest Park View, Castlewellan, United Kingdom
Join Butterfly Conservation NI in partnership with Castelwelland Forest Park and Newry Mourne and Down District Council for an introduction to surveying for butterflies.
In this workshop we will cover basic butterfly identification of species you would expect to see in the area as well as the different types of butterfly walks and surveys you can get involved with.
The day will consist of a short presentation approx 1 hour max followed by time for Q and A and a short walk around an existing butterfly walk at Castlewellan Forest Park. Approx 1 hour.
Tea, coffee and refreshments included. Lunch is not provided.
Please wear suitable outdoor footwear and clothing.
Parking charges apply. £5. Ten minute walk to Bothy House venue from parking area. All welcome. Public transport links include 520 bus and 17a bus route then a pick up from Castlewellan village.
Image credits - UKBMS, Butterfly Conservation, Irecord and Iain Leach.
Also check out other Workshops in Castlewellan.
Tickets for Surveying for Butterflies can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
| Donation to Butterfly Conservation | Free |
