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Walks and Talks 2010
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.
| 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.
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| Contact details:
| Advance booking essential via Lee Valley Information Service 08456 77060
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| Date: |
Sunday 25th APRIL
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| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK 'SIGNS OF SPRING'
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| Venue: |
Stanmore Country Park, Middx
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ172927 [Map 176]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10.30am Dennis Lane, lower entrance, Stanmore, Middx
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| Public Transport:
| Stanmore U'grnd (Jubilee). Buses: routes H12, 142, 340 |
| Information: |
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| Contact details:
| John Hollingdale 020 8863 2077
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| Date: |
Sunday 2nd MAY
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| Event: |
BUTTERFLIES AND BIRD SONG WITH BROXBOURNE LEISURE
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| Venue: |
Baas Hill and Toppes Field
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| Grid Reference: |
TL358067 [Map 166]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
1pm at Baas Hill Common car-park. Walk to last approx 2 hours.
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| 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: |
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| Contact details:
| Andrew Middleton ~ 020 8245 0847
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| Date: |
Wednesday 5th MAY
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| Event: |
BIRDSONG AND SPRING BUTTERFLIES WITH THE ENFIELD PARKS OUTREACH TEAM
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| Venue: |
Prince of Wales and Rammey Marsh, Enfield Lock, Middx
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ370983 [Map 177]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10.00am meet Prince of Wales field. Walk to last approx. 2 hours
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| 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
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| Date: |
Saturday 8th MAY
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| Event: |
SPRING BUTTERFLY WALK
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| Venue: |
Millhoppers Pasture Reserve
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| Grid Reference: |
SP903142 [Map 165]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
11am at Wilstone Village Hall for a short walk across the fields to the Reserve. Walk to last approx 2 hours
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest railway stations: Tring (London Midland from London Euston or Wendover (Chilterns Railways from London Marylebone) |
| Information: |
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| Contact details:
| Jez Perkins ~ 07967832627 (please ring to let Jez know you are coming)
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| Date: |
Saturday 8th MAY
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| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK TO FIND GRIZZLED SKIPPER AND SEE THE WILDLIFE OF WATERFORD HEATH
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| Venue: |
Waterford Heath LNR, near Hertford
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| Grid Reference: |
TL317150 [Map 166]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10.00am car park off Vicarage Lane (east of railway). Morning to finish at approx 12 noon.
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest railway station: Hertford North (First Capital Connect from Kings Cross) |
| Information: |
Wear strong shoes |
| Contact details:
| Andrew Middleton 020 8245 0847
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| Date: |
Sunday 9th MAY
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| Event: |
FOR SPRING BUTTERFLIES INCLUDING GRIZZLED SKIPPER, DINGY SKIPPER AND GREEN HAIRSTREAK
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| Venue: |
Aldbury Nowers, nr Tring, Herts
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| Grid Reference: |
approx. SP949128 [Map 165]
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| 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.
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station is Tring (London Midland from London Euston) |
| Information: |
There are some steep slopes |
| Contact details:
| David Chandler 01923 253793
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| Date: |
Saturday 15th MAY
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| Event: |
NATIONAL MOTH NIGHT
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| Venue: |
Stanmore Country Park, Middx
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ172927 [Map 176]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
9pm Dennis Lane, lower entrance, Stanmore, Middx
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| Public Transport:
| Stanmore U'grnd (Jubilee). Buses: routes H12, 142, 340 |
| Information: |
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| Contact details:
| John Hollingdale 020 8863 2077
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| 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.
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| Contact details:
| Advance booking essential via Lee Valley Information Service 08456 77060
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| Date: |
Sunday 30th MAY **NEW**
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| Event: |
BUTTERFLIES AND BIRD SONG WITH BROXBOURNE LEISURE
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| Venue: |
Baas Hill and Toppes Field
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| Grid Reference: |
TL358067 [Map 166]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10.30am at Baas Hill Common car-park. Walk to last approx 2 hours.
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| 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: |
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| Contact details:
| Andrew Middleton ~ 020 8245 0847
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| Date: |
Wednesday 2nd JUNE
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| Event: |
BUTTERFLY AND DRAGONFLY WALK (WITH COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT)
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| Venue: |
Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth
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| Grid Reference: |
TL475139 [Map 165]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10am Pishiobury Park main car park of A1184 between Harlow and Sawbridgeworth
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| 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
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| Date: |
Thursday 3rd JUNE
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| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK (WITH COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHERN CP)
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| Venue: |
Southern Country Park, Bishop's Stortford
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| Grid Reference: |
TL476193 [Map 165]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10am at the car park off Thorley Lane, Bishop's Stortford. Walk to last approx 2 hours.
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| 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
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| Date: |
Thursday 3rd JUNE |
| Event: |
BIRDSONG AND BUTTERFLIES WITH THE ENFIELD PARKS OUTREACH TEAM
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| Venue: |
Forty Hall, Enfield, Middx
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ338986 [Map 176 or 177]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10.00am in Forty Hall car park. Walk to last approx. 2 hours
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| 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
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| Date: |
Saturday 5th JUNE
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| Event: |
BUTTERFLY WALK (WITH COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICE)
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| Venue: |
Broxbourne Wood NR
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| Grid Reference: |
TL328069 [Map 165]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10am at Broxbourne Wood East Carpark (approx 2 mile walk to finish at 12 o'clock)
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| 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.
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| Contact details:
| CMS Northeastern area 01462 459395 to book
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| Date: |
Sunday 13th JUNE
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| Event: |
MOTH EVENING
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| Venue: |
Minet Country Park, Southall
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ112802 [Map 176]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
9.30 pm at southern end of Springfield Road, Southall
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| Public Transport:
| Buses: routes 207, 140, 607, 90, E6 & 427 |
| Information: |
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| Contact details:
| John Hollingdale ~ 020 8863 2077
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| 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.
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| Contact details:
| Advance booking essential via Lee Valley Information Service 08456 77060
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| 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
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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.
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| 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: |
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| Contact details:
| Andy Culshaw ~ 020 8902 5391
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| Date: |
Saturday 26th JUNE
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| Event: |
SUMMER BUTTERFLIES
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| Venue: |
Stanmore Country Park, Middx
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ172927 [Map 176]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10.30am Dennis Lane, lower entrance, Stanmore, Middx
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| Public Transport:
| Stanmore U'grnd (Jubilee). Buses: routes H12, 142, 340 |
| Information: |
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| Contact details:
| John Hollingdale 020 8863 2077
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| Date: |
Sunday 27th JUNE
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| Event: |
BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES (WITH COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICE)
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| Venue: |
Chorleywood House Estate, Herts
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ034967 [Map 176 or 166]
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| 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 ˝ mile walk to finish at 4pm)
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| 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.
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| Contact details:
| CMS West and Southern Area ~ 01727 848168
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| Date: |
Wednesday 30th JUNE
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| Event: |
WHITE ADMIRAL AND OTHER LOCAL WILDLIFE WITH RUISLIP & DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
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| Venue: |
Ruislip Woods NNR ~ Park Wood and Poor's Field
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ087894 [Map 176]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10.30am at the end of Reservoir Road by the entrance gate to Poor's Field (near the Waters Edge Restaurant)
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| 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: |
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| Contact details:
| Steve Pash 01895 675582 or 07768 154883
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| Date: |
Friday 2nd JULY
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| Event: |
Butterfly Walk (with Countryside Management Service) |
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| Venue: |
Wormley and Bencroft Wood
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| Grid Reference: |
TL337060 [Map 165]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10am at the The Woodman Pub car park, Wormley West End, Broxbourne, EN10 7QN. Walk to last approx 3 hours.
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station is Bayford (First Capital Connect from Kings Cross) |
| Information: |
A walk through Bencroft and Wormley Wood with branch expert Steve Kiln to look for White Admiral and other butterflies along the woodland rides and in adjacent grassy fields. Find out about the habitat management that goes on in these woodland areas to benefit butterflies and other wildlife. Some sections of the walk are quite steep and can be quite muddy. Please bring money if you wish to stop for refreshments at the pub afterwards. |
| Contact details:
| CMS Northeastern area 01462 459395 to book
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| Date: |
Saturday 3rd JULY |
| Event: |
For summer chalk downland butterflies with target species Dark Green Fritillary (joint with Bedfordshire NHS and Beds & Northants BC)
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| Venue: |
Sharpenhoe Clappers, Bedfordshire
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| Grid Reference: |
TL064296 [Map 166]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10am at the National Trust Car Park,
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station is Harlington (1st Capital Connect) |
| Information: |
There are some steep slopes |
| Contact details:
| Peter Glenister ~ 01582 524994
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| Date: |
Saturday 3rd JULY |
| Event: |
For summer chalk downland butterflies with target species Dark Green Fritillary
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| Venue: |
Aldbury Nowers, nr Tring, Herts
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| Grid Reference: |
approx. SP949128 [Map 165]
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| 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.
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station is Tring (London Midland from London Euston) |
| Information: |
There are some steep slopes |
| Contact details:
| David Chandler ~ 01923 253793
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| Date: |
Sunday 4th JULY |
| Event: |
Butterfly Walk for White Admiral, Silver-washed Fritillary and possibly Purple Emperor (organised by the HMWT)
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| Venue: |
Balls Wood Nature Reserve, Hertford Heath
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| Grid Reference: |
TL352108 [Map166]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10.30 am by the small green on the corner of The Roundings and Hertford Road, Hertford Heath next to the College Arms. Walk to last approx 2 hours.
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station is Hertford East (National Express from London Liverpool Street, alternatively Hertford North (First Capital Connect from Kings Cross)
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| Information: |
Branch expert is Andrew Wood |
| Contact details:
| Booking essential through HMWT ~ 01727 858901 (there is a small fee)
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| Date: |
Saturday 10th JULY
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| Event: |
Butterfly Meeting for Purple Emperor and White Admiral
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| Venue: |
Broxbourne Wood Nature Reserve, Herts
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| Grid Reference: |
See below |
| Time & Meeting place: |
From 10 am along main ride running east from West car park TL324071 [Map 166]. Please park in East car park (TL329069 as the West car park is too small)
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station is Bayford (First Capital Connect from Kings Cross - check engineering works before travelling)
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| Information: |
This event will be run on a casual basis focused on the sallows on the main ride during the morning followed by an afternoon visit to a territorial area. Optional all day event ~ bring picnic lunch if staying all day and binoculars recommended
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| Contact details:
| Andrew Middleton ~ 020 8245 0847
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| Date: |
Sunday 11th JULY |
| Event: |
Butterfly Walk for White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary
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| Venue: |
Bricket Wood, Herts
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| Grid Reference: |
TL136021 [Map 166]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10 am in the car park at St Stephen's Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood. Morning walk to finish approx 12.30 pm
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station is Bricket Wood Station (London Midland - Watford Jnct to St. Albans Abbey Station). Turn left out of the station and the parish centre is about 100 yards on your right, just after the junction with Drop Lane
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| Information: |
From the roundabout at junction 6 on the M1, take the slip road signed M1 south. Take the left turn halfway along this road (Mount Pleasant Lane), do not join the motorway. After a few twists & turns after about a mile you pass under a railway bridge. Continue along the road which bends sharply to the left. Pass Bricket Wood Station and the parish centre car park is on your right just after the junction with Drop Lane.
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| Contact details:
| Malcolm Hull ~ 01727 857893
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| Date: |
Thursday 15th JULY |
| Event: |
Butterfly and dragonfly walk with the Enfield Parks Outreach Team
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| Venue: |
Oakwood Park, Oakwood, Middx N21
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ298952 [Map 176 or 177] |
| Time & Meeting place: |
Meet 2pm at Oaklands Park, by the Cafeteria. Walk to last approx 2 hours
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station: Oakwood or Southgate U'grnd (Piccadily) |
| Information: |
There is a pond in Oakwood Park. It is a fairly large 1930s Yacht Pond that has now been developed into a wildlife-friendly pond with emergent plant life
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| Contact details:
| Andrew Middleton ~ 020 8245 0847 or Enfield Parks Outreach Team
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| Date: |
Thursday 15th JULY |
| Event: |
For summer butterflies including White-letter Hairstreak (joint with Cambs & Essex BC)
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| Venue: |
Hadleigh Castle Country Park, Benfleet Downs, Essex
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ788860 [Map 167]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
11pm meeting at the end of Saint Mary's Road by the gate leading down the steps to the downs. The walk itself is expected to take no longer than 90 mins.
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station is Benfleet (C2C from London Fenchurch Street) which is just a short walk to the meeting point.
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| Information: |
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| Contact details:
| David Chandler ~ 01923 253793
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| Date: |
Tuesday 27th JULY |
| Event: |
Parks and Butterflies (with Countryside Management Service)
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| Venue: |
Parkfields, Potters Bar, Herts
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| Grid Reference: |
TL261013 [Map 166]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
2.00pm at the public car park near the entrance to Oakmere Park and the Harvester, opposite Parkfields, High Street, Potters Bar (approx 1-2 mile walk to finish at 4.30pm)
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| Public Transport:
| Potters Bar Station is a 10 minute walk away (First Capital Connect from London Kings Cross)
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| Information: |
To celebrate Love Parks week join the Countryside Management Service and Butterfly Conservation to find out what butterflies are thriving in this oasis. Parkfields is a large park with the feel of the countryside. With branch expert Jez Perkins.
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| Contact details:
| CMS West and Southern Area ~ 01727 848168
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| Date: |
Friday 6th AUGUST |
| Event: |
Butterfly walk Enfield Parks Outreach Team
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| Venue: |
Grovelands Park, Southgate, Middx, N21
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ307942 [Map 176 or 177]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
Meet 10.00am at Grovelands Park, meet by the Cafeteria. Walk to last approx 2 hours
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station: Southgate U'grnd (Piccadily) or Winchmore Hill (First Capital Connect) |
| Information: |
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| Contact details:
| Andrew Middleton ~ 020 8245 0847 or Enfield Parks Outreach Team
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| Date: |
Saturday 7th AUGUST CANCELLED |
| Event: |
Summer Butterfly Walk
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| Venue: |
Millhoppers Pasture Reserve - THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED
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| Grid Reference: |
SP903142 [Map 165]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
11am at Wilstone Village Hall for a short walk across the fields to the Reserve. Walk to last approx 2 hours.
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest railway stations: Tring (London Midland from London Euston or Wendover (Chilterns Railways from London Marylebone)
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| Information: |
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| Contact details:
| Jez Perkins ~ 07967832627 (please ring to let Jez know you are coming)
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| Date: |
Sunday 8th AUGUST
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| Event: |
Flower and Butterfly walk to include Chalkhill Blue (with Cheshunt Natural History Society)
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| Venue: |
Therfield Heath
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| Grid Reference: |
TL348404 [Map 154]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
10.30am at the Sports Pavilion car park. Directions: From the A505 just west of Royston, take the exit to Royston (old road) that runs beneath the Heath; the car park is approx 1km on the right.
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station: Royston (London Kings Cross to Cambridge First Capital Connect) |
| Information: |
Optional all day walk to include two areas of the heath and will finish about 4pm - bring picnic lunch or purchase food in the café if staying all day.
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| Contact details:
| June Crew ~ 01992 465638
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| Date: |
Saturday 4th SEPTEMBER |
| Event: |
Moth evening
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| Venue: |
Stanmore Country Park, Middx
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| Grid Reference: |
TQ172927 [Map 176]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
8pm Dennis Lane, lower entrance, Stanmore, Middx
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| Public Transport:
| Stanmore U'grnd (Jubilee). Buses: routes H12, 142, 340 |
| Information: |
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| Contact details:
| John Hollingdale ~ 020 8863 2077
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| Date: |
Sunday 12th SEPTEMBER
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| Event: |
For Small Copper and late summer butterflies (joint meeting with Cambs & Essex Branch)
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| Venue: |
Patmore Heath, nr Bishops Stortford, Herts
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| Grid Reference: |
TL443257 [Map 167]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
2pm at the reserve sign/notice board, which can be seen from the road. To finish about 4pm
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| Public Transport:
| None suitable
Directions: From the A120 between Bishops Stortford and Puckeridge. Turn north at the Little Hadham traffic lights and follow the road for approx 2 miles. Take the small right hand turn next to the Catherine Wheel PH and follow for approx half a mile.
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| Information: |
A chance to be shown the butterflies and wildlife of this important HMWT Reserve. Patmore Heath is one of the few remaining remnants of acid grass heathland left in Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
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| Contact details:
| Gavin Vicary ~ 01279 771933
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| Date: |
Sunday 26th SEPTEMBER
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| Event: |
Butterfly walk for Small Copper, Small Heath & potentially Clouded Yellow
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| Venue: |
Nomansland Common
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| Grid Reference: |
TL171124 [Map 166]
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| Time & Meeting place: |
2pm in the public car park at Ferrers Lane in the middle of the common. Walk This walk to last 1 to 1 1/2 hours
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| Public Transport:
| Nearest station is Harpenden (First Capital Connect from London St. Pancras) - approx 3 miles |
| Information: |
Directions: From St Albans take the B651 north towards Wheathampstead. Pass through Sandridge Village and you will reach the common half a mile further on. At the cross roads in the centre of the common, turn left into Ferrers Lane. The car park is 500 yards along on the left.
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| Contact details:
| Malcolm Hull ~ 01727 857893
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