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Kirkandrews Work Party, 28th November

Help the northern brown argus on the Solway Coast by joining us for a habitat management work party.

Northern Brown Argus butterfly (underwing)

Kirkandrews Work Party, 28th November

 

  • What: Join us for a day of practical conservation to improve the habitat of one of Scotland’s rarest and most threatened butterflies – the northern brown argus. We will be selectively removing gorse scrub to benefit common rock-rose – the sole food plant of the northern brown argus caterpillar.
  • When: Thursday 28 November, 10am – 3pm
  • Where: Barn Heugh, Kirkandrews, DG6 4UB
  • For more information: email liam.templeton@arc-trust.org or phone 07747270581
  • More details:
    • No experience necessary.
    • Hand tools and personal protective equipment will be provided on the day. Please wear warm, weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
    • Please consider bringing a packed lunch and hot drink.
    • We will meet opposite Kirkandrew’s Kirk (///tangling.defrost.walnuts) and walk approximately 1.5km to the site. Please be aware that parking is extremely limited so please consider lift-sharing wherever possible
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