Elephant hawk-moth © Tom Hibbert
Meet a Moth on Brownsea
Location: Brownsea Island,
Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7EE
Brownsea Island,
Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7EEJoin us at the Wildlife and Wetland Centre on Brownsea to meet some of the island's brilliant nocturnal residents.
Every Monday in August.
Every Monday in August.
Event details
About the event
Did you know there are around 50 species of butterfly in the UK, but that there are 2,000 species of moth! Join us as we empty the moth trap from the previous night, to record and release what we have found. Event runs from 11am for about 2 hours, or until we've released all the moths! Weather permitting - if it rains the night before we may not be able to put the moth trap out. Please get in touch to check.
Booking
Suggested donation
Donations for entry to the nature reserve and for events/activities are welcomed and will go towards Dorset Wildlife Trust’s work on Brownsea.Additional booking information
Brownsea is owned by the National Trust. You will need to book boat and entry tickets to the island via the National Trust website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/brownsea-islandFor wheelchair access please check when booking your boat and entry to the island.
No need to book for the event itself. Just come along to the Villa Wildlife Centre at 11am for the opening of the moth trap.
Dorset Wildlife Trust members get free entry to the island.
Children must be accompanied by an adult during sessions.