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Butterfly Habitat Work Party, Solway, 26 March

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

North Brown Argus butterfly (upperwing)

Butterfly Habitat Work Party, Solway, 26 March

 

  • What: Join us for a day of practical conservation to improve habitat for one of Scotland’s rarest and most threatened butterflies – the northern brown argus. We will be selectively removing gorse scrub on farmland to benefit common rock rose – the sole foodplant of the butterfly. 
  • When: Wednesday 26 March, 9:45am – 3pm
  • Where: Meet at Balcary, Auchencairn, DG7 1QZ
  • For more information and to book your place: email jack.barton@rspb.org.uk or phone 07729627311
  • More details:
    • No prior experience necessary.
    • Hand tools and personal protective equipment will be provided on the day. Please wear warm, weather-protective clothing and sturdy footwear. Please also consider bringing lunch and a hot drink.
    • We will meet at the car park at Balcary Bat and walk approcimately 1km to the site.
    • Sorry, but no under 18s.
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