Butterfly Conservation
Hertfordshire & Middlesex Branch
saving butterflies, moths and their habitats

Walks and Talks 2010

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Members may attend any of the events in this programme and friends and non-members are very welcome

All events are organised by Butterfly Conservation ~ Hertfordshire & Middlesex Branch unless otherwise stated

If you wish to know more about an individual event please get in touch with the named contact for the walk

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied at all times by a parent, teacher or other appointed adult.

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Date: Saturday 24th April
Event: INTRODUCTION TO MOTHS AND MOTH RECORDING
Venue: Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG
Grid Reference: TQ341991 [Map 176 or 177]
Time & Meeting place: 7pm to late
Public Transport: No details
Information: Join Butterfly Conservation and the Moths Count Project for the first of three free lectures and practical sessions, focusing moth ecology and conservation. This first session will look at moth trapping and identification. Free event led by Martin Harvey.
Contact details: Advance booking essential via Lee Valley Information Service 08456 77060




Date: Sunday 25th APRIL
Event: BUTTERFLY WALK 'SIGNS OF SPRING'
Venue: Stanmore Country Park, Middx
Grid Reference: TQ172927 [Map 176]
Time & Meeting place: 10.30am Dennis Lane, lower entrance, Stanmore, Middx
Public Transport: Stanmore U'grnd (Jubilee). Buses: routes H12, 142, 340
Information:
Contact details: John Hollingdale 020 8863 2077



Date: Sunday 2nd MAY
Event: BUTTERFLIES AND BIRD SONG WITH BROXBOURNE LEISURE
Venue: Baas Hill and Toppes Field
Grid Reference: TL358067 [Map 166]
Time & Meeting place: 1pm at Baas Hill Common car-park. Walk to last approx 2 hours.
Public Transport: Nearest railway station: Broxbourne (National Express from Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale) - 2km walk to Hertford Road and then west along Bell Lane. Main bus routes serving Hertford Road - alight Bell Lane, Broxbourne - 1km walk west. 310/311 Hertford to Waltham Cross, C3 Harlow to Holdbrook Estate (If lift needed from Broxbourne - contact acmiddleton@blueyonder.co.uk)
Information:
Contact details: Andrew Middleton ~ 020 8245 0847



Date: Wednesday 5th MAY
Event: BIRDSONG AND SPRING BUTTERFLIES WITH THE ENFIELD PARKS OUTREACH TEAM
Venue: Prince of Wales and Rammey Marsh, Enfield Lock, Middx
Grid Reference: TQ370983 [Map 177]
Time & Meeting place: 10.00am meet Prince of Wales field. Walk to last approx. 2 hours
Public Transport: Nearest station: from north - Enfield Lock (National Express from Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale)
Information: Organisers: Enfield Parks Outreach Team
Contact details: Andrew Middleton 020 8245 0847



Date: Saturday 8th MAY
Event: SPRING BUTTERFLY WALK
Venue: Millhoppers Pasture Reserve
Grid Reference: SP903142 [Map 165]
Time & Meeting place: 11am at Wilstone Village Hall for a short walk across the fields to the Reserve. Walk to last approx 2 hours
Public Transport: Nearest railway stations: Tring (London Midland from London Euston or Wendover (Chilterns Railways from London Marylebone)
Information:
Contact details: Jez Perkins ~ 07967832627 (please ring to let Jez know you are coming)



Date: Saturday 8th MAY
Event: BUTTERFLY WALK TO FIND GRIZZLED SKIPPER AND SEE THE WILDLIFE OF WATERFORD HEATH
Venue: Waterford Heath LNR, near Hertford
Grid Reference: TL317150 [Map 166]
Time & Meeting place: 10.00am car park off Vicarage Lane (east of railway). Morning to finish at approx 12 noon.
Public Transport: Nearest railway station: Hertford North (First Capital Connect from Kings Cross)
Information: Wear strong shoes
Contact details: Andrew Middleton 020 8245 0847



Date: Sunday 9th MAY
Event: FOR SPRING BUTTERFLIES INCLUDING GRIZZLED SKIPPER, DINGY SKIPPER AND GREEN HAIRSTREAK
Venue: Aldbury Nowers, nr Tring, Herts
Grid Reference: approx. SP949128 [Map 165]
Time & Meeting place: 2pm at lay-by on Northfield Road (turn left just north of Tring Station). Space is limited, but there is additional parking at Tring Station (SP952123) about 600m away. Afternoon only to finish at approx 4.30pm.
Public Transport: Nearest station is Tring (London Midland from London Euston)
Information: There are some steep slopes
Contact details: David Chandler 01923 253793



Date: Saturday 15th MAY
Event: NATIONAL MOTH NIGHT
Venue: Stanmore Country Park, Middx
Grid Reference: TQ172927 [Map 176]
Time & Meeting place: 9pm Dennis Lane, lower entrance, Stanmore, Middx
Public Transport: Stanmore U'grnd (Jubilee). Buses: routes H12, 142, 340
Information:
Contact details: John Hollingdale 020 8863 2077



Date: Saturday 22nd May
Event: INTRODUCTION TO THE NATURAL HISTORY AND ECOLOGY OF MOTHS
Venue: Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG
Grid Reference: TQ341991 [Map 176 or 177]
Time & Meeting place: 7pm to late
Public Transport: No details
Information: Join Butterfly Conservation and the Moths Count Project for the second of three free lectures and practical sessions, focusing moth ecology and conservation. This second session will look at the natural history and ecology of moths. Free event led by Martin Harvey.
Contact details: Advance booking essential via Lee Valley Information Service 08456 77060



Date: Wednesday 2nd JUNE
Event: BUTTERFLY AND DRAGONFLY WALK (WITH COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT)
Venue: Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth
Grid Reference: TL475139 [Map 165]
Time & Meeting place: 10am Pishiobury Park main car park of A1184 between Harlow and Sawbridgeworth
Public Transport: Nearest station is Harlow Mill (National Express from London Liverpool Street)
Information: Pishiobury Park is a fantastic landscaped parkland site on the edge of Sawbridgeworth. Come along to discover the butterflies, insects and wildflowers of this historic park with CMS branch experts Liz Goodyear and Andrew Middleton
Contact details: CMS Northeastern area 01462 459395 to book



Date: Thursday 3rd JUNE
Event: BUTTERFLY WALK (WITH COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHERN CP)
Venue: Southern Country Park, Bishop's Stortford
Grid Reference: TL476193 [Map 165]
Time & Meeting place: 10am at the car park off Thorley Lane, Bishop's Stortford. Walk to last approx 2 hours.
Public Transport: Nearest station is Bishop's Stortford (National Express from London Liverpool Street)
Information: Join branch expert Bob Clift and Friends of Southern Country Park for a short walk looking for butterflies in the range of habitats in this award winning park.
Contact details: CMS Northeastern area 01462 459395 to book




Date: Thursday 3rd JUNE
Event: BIRDSONG AND BUTTERFLIES WITH THE ENFIELD PARKS OUTREACH TEAM
Venue: Forty Hall, Enfield, Middx
Grid Reference: TQ338986 [Map 176 or 177]
Time & Meeting place: 10.00am in Forty Hall car park. Walk to last approx. 2 hours
Public Transport: Nearest station: from north - Turkey Street and 20 minute walk. From Central London - Enfield Town, Enfield Chase or Southbury and 191 bus. Buses: 191 or W10 to roundabout at Myddleton Avenue and then 10 minute walk up Forty Hill.
Information: Organisers are Enfield Parks Outreach Team
Contact details: Andrew Middleton 020 8245 0847



Date: Saturday 5th JUNE
Event: BUTTERFLY WALK (WITH COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICE)
Venue: Broxbourne Wood NR
Grid Reference: TL328069 [Map 165]
Time & Meeting place: 10am at Broxbourne Wood East Carpark (approx 2 mile walk to finish at 12 o'clock)
Public Transport: Nearest station is (National Express from London Liverpool Street)
Information: During last winter, new glades were cut along the streams and rides of Broxbourne Wood. The area is already part of Hertfordshire's only National Nature Reserve but this will make the site even better for plants and wildlife in due course. See what's been done and look for early signs of re-generation with the Countryside Management Service. Park at Broxbourne Wood east car park in Pembridge Lane near Brickendon. Branch expert will be Andrew Middleton.
Contact details: CMS Northeastern area 01462 459395 to book



Date: Sunday 13th JUNE
Event: MOTH EVENING
Venue: Minet Country Park, Southall
Grid Reference: TQ112802 [Map 176]
Time & Meeting place: 9.30 pm at southern end of Springfield Road, Southall
Public Transport: Buses: routes 207, 140, 607, 90, E6 & 427
Information:
Contact details: John Hollingdale ~ 020 8863 2077



Date: Saturday 19TH June
Event: MOTH CONSERVATION
Venue: Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG
Grid Reference: TQ341991 [Map 176 or 177]
Time & Meeting place: 7pm to late
Public Transport: No details
Information: Join Butterfly Conservation and the Moths Count Project for the third of three free lectures and practical sessions, focusing moth ecology and conservation. This final session will look at moth conservation. Free event led by Martin Harvey.
Contact details: Advance booking essential via Lee Valley Information Service 08456 77060



Date: Saturday 26th June
Event: WHITE-LETTER HAIRSTREAK AND LOCAL WILDLIFE, INCLUDING THE INSPECTION OF A MOTH TRAP RUN THE PREVIOUS NIGHT WITH LONDON NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Venue: Horsenden Hill, Middlesex
Grid Reference: TQ163840 Horsenden Hill [Map 176]
Time & Meeting place: 9.45 Perivale Station for 10am start at Horsenden Farm, Horsenden Lane North, Greenford. Morning walk to finish approx 1pm or bring lunch for optional full day.
Public Transport: Perivale U'grnd (Central) ~ 5 min walk north from Perivale, or the 297 bus from Ealing B/way ~ 2 min north from the 297 bus stop at the junction of Horsenden Lane North and Bilton Road
Information:
Contact details: Andy Culshaw ~ 020 8902 5391




Date: Saturday 26th JUNE
Event: SUMMER BUTTERFLIES
Venue: Stanmore Country Park, Middx
Grid Reference: TQ172927 [Map 176]
Time & Meeting place: 10.30am Dennis Lane, lower entrance, Stanmore, Middx
Public Transport: Stanmore U'grnd (Jubilee). Buses: routes H12, 142, 340
Information:
Contact details: John Hollingdale 020 8863 2077



Date: Sunday 27th JUNE
Event: BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES (WITH COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICE)
Venue: Chorleywood House Estate, Herts
Grid Reference: TQ034967 [Map 176 or 166]
Time & Meeting place: 2.30pm at the car park opposite the lawn cemetery. Chorleywood House Estate entrance is off the Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood. (approx 1 ½ mile walk to finish at 4pm)
Public Transport: Nearest station is Chorleywood U'grnd(Metropolitan)
Information: A gentle meander through the meadow to look a butterflies and mini beasts in the rolling parkland of Chorleywood House Estate. The walk includes inclines and uneven ground. Branch expert to be confirmed.
Contact details: CMS West and Southern Area ~ 01727 848168



Date: Wednesday 30th JUNE
Event: WHITE ADMIRAL AND OTHER LOCAL WILDLIFE WITH RUISLIP & DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Venue: Ruislip Woods NNR ~ Park Wood and Poor's Field
Grid Reference: TQ087894 [Map 176]
Time & Meeting place: 10.30am at the end of Reservoir Road by the entrance gate to Poor's Field (near the Waters Edge Restaurant)
Public Transport: Nearest station: Ruislip Station U'grnd (Metropolitan) approx 2 kilometers. Buses: H13 from Ruislip Station to the Lido or 331 from Ruislip, Northwood, Harefield and Uxbridge and get off at Ducks Hill Rd by the Six Bells Pub. From there it is a short walk (500m).
By car: park in the car park (free) at the end of Reservoir Road
Information:
Contact details: Steve Pash 01895 675582 or 07768 154883



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