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SUMMER EVENTS & FIELD TRIPS - 2016Our events are a great way to see butterflies, learn about them, and visit some wonderful places and see many different habitats across Sussex. Most of our events are free and open to all, although there is a suggested donation of £2 to help us with our work if you are not a member of Butterfly Conservation. Please check the details carefully as some events are exclusively for members or require pre-booking. For further information, please contact Penny Green at events@sussex-butterflies.org.uk We've got another excellent selection of butterfly field events lined up for you this year, all run by volunteers who are passionate about the wonderful butterflies that Sussex has to offer. Please wear stout footwear to outdoor events and appropriate clothes for the weather conditions. Bring your own refreshments to keep you going.
MAY
Saturday 7th May, 10.30am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-4.30pmFritillaries for the Future Project event
Neil Hulme - 07778 306816 - nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk Two walks and optional training events at Rewell Wood, SU983076. Open to all, but please register your intent to attend with Project Officer Neil Hulme. Meet at the sawmill in the southern part of Rewell Wood, accessed via a concealed turning off the eastbound A27 dual carriageway between Fontwell and Arundel. The turning is marked by a thick overhead cable crossing the dual carriageway. Extreme caution must be exercised on both entry and exit. Drive up the track through the open gate (locked after 6.30 pm) until you reach the sawmill. Target species: Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Grizzled Skipper. Each session will have a 1.5km walk. There's a very gentle slope but some rutted areas and trip hazards, so unsuitable for wheelchair access. Strong footwear essential. Each walk will be followed by two (optional) short training courses in Pearl-bordered Fritillary monitoring and habitat assessment. 
Sunday 8th May, 10.30am-2.00pmFritillaries for the Future Project event
Neil Hulme - 07778 306816 - nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk A walk at Heyshott Escarpment, SU900176. Open to all, but please register your intent to attend with Project Officer Neil Hulme. Meet at the southernmost point of Heyshott village, where a track leads off from a sharp bend in the road. Parking is limited in the area and it may be necessary to walk some distance to the meeting point, so please allow plenty of time. Please consider residents and access when parking. A 2km walk with very steep slopes with some uneven areas, so better suited for the physically confident. We will adjust the pace for the less agile. Strong footwear essential. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. Target species: Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Duke of Burgundy and many chalk grassland species. Sunday 8th May, 10.00am-3.00pmSpring Butterflies of the Arun & Rother (ID workshop & walk)
Michael Blencowe - 07884 484698 - sussexgrayling@aol.com The day starts at 10:00 with an indoor session on butterfly identification in Sutton village. After lunch we'll walk around the Bignor area looking for spring butterflies. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. For full details, and to book, contact Michael. The walk will be 3km long and will be on the flat. Walk funded by the ARC Project as part of the 'Butterflies of the ARC Project' events. Tea / coffee provided. Please bring lunch. 
Wednesday 11th May , 10.45am - 3.00pmHeyshott DownOrganised by the Steyning Downland Scheme for the Dukes of Steyning Project and
led by Neil Hulme. We will be looking for the Duke of Burgundy and
at habitat management. For further details and to book a place please go to:
Saturday 14th May, 10.30am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-4.30pmFritillaries for the Future Project event
Neil Hulme - 07778 306816 - nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk Two walks and optional training events at Rewell Wood, SU983076. Open to all, but please register your intent to attend with Project Officer Neil Hulme. Meet at the sawmill in the southern part of Rewell Wood, accessed via a concealed turning off the eastbound A27 dual carriageway between Fontwell and Arundel. The turning is marked by a thick overhead cable crossing the dual carriageway. Extreme caution must be exercised on both entry and exit. Drive up the track through the open gate (locked after 6.30 pm) until you reach the sawmill. Target species: Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Grizzled Skipper. Each session will have a 1.5km walk. There's a very gentle slope but some rutted areas and trip hazards, so unsuitable for wheelchair access. Strong footwear essential. Each walk will be followed by two (optional) short training courses in Pearl-bordered Fritillary monitoring and habitat assessment. Sunday 15th May, 10.30am-12.30pmMill Hill May 'Big 5' Butterflies
Chris Corrigan - 07982 606661 - chris.corrigan2@ntlworld.com Meet at the main (upper) car park on the road from Shoreham to Truleigh Hill at TQ211074. This is an approximately 25 - 30 min walk from Shoreham Railway Station. We'll have a 2km potter (on a rough path along a steep slope) looking for Adonis Blue, Wall, Green Hairstreak, and Dingy and Grizzled Skippers. Beginners and families especially welcome. Sunday 15th May, 10.00am-1.00pmSpring Butterflies and moths of Graffham Down
Michael Blencowe - 07884 484698 - sussexgrayling@aol.com Meet outside St Giles Church (GU28 0NJ) at the south end of Graffham village at the foot of the South Downs. Grid Ref: SU928167. A 5km walk to look for spring butterflies and moths including the rare Drab Looper. It's steep on the way up and down, but flat walking on the top. Walk funded by the ARC Project as part of the 'Butterflies of the ARC Project' events.
JUNESaturday 25th June, 10.30amSilver-studded Blues at Iping and Stedham Commons
Colin Knight - 07704 830104 - knightct@yahoo.com Meet at the Car park at SU85222200. Directions: 2.7 miles west from Midhurst on A272, turn left (south) on to Elsted Road. Car park is 250m on the right. Additional info about commons can be found here: www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/iping-stedham-commons Target species include Silver-studded Blue and Common Heath moth. There walk will be 4km long, the terrain is mostly flat and easy going. Open to all. Bring a picnic lunch. Saturday 25th June, 10.00am-3.00pmSummer Butterflies of the Arun & Rother (ID workshop & walk)
Michael Blencowe - 07884 484698 - sussexgrayling@aol.com The day starts at 10:00 with an indoor session on butterfly identification. After lunch we'll walk around Warnham Nature Reserve looking for butterflies. BOOKING ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED. For full details, and to book, contact Michael. Walk funded by the ARC Project as part of the 'Butterflies of the ARC Project' events. Tea / coffee provided. Please bring lunch. The walk will be 3km long and will be on the flat.
JULYSaturday 9th July, 11.30amHello to the Hairstreak
Jamie Burston & Carole Mortimer - 01273 701437 jamieburstonart@outlook.com Join us on a walk at Hollingbury park to look for the White-letter Hairstreak. It will be a 1.2km walk on easy paths (some sloping). Meet at the bus stop opposite Surrenden Road (TQ313076). Free road parking in Surrenden Road and surrounding area. Bus routes 26 and 46. Photo opportunities (weather permitting). Children's playground and picnic areas. Sunday 10th July, 10.00am-1.00pmSummer Butterflies and Moths of Graffham Down
Michael Blencowe - 07884 484698 - sussexgrayling@aol.com Meet outside St Giles Church (GU28 0NJ) at the south end of Graffham village (near Petworth) at the foot of the South Downs. (SU928167) Target species include Purple Emperor, Dark Green Fritillary, White Admiral and many species of moth. Walk funded by the ARC Project as part of the 'Butterflies of the ARC Project' events. Bring a picnic lunch and stay on Graffham Down for a wildflower walk with Bruce Middleton in the afternoon. The walk will be 5km long, steep on the way up and down, but flat walking on the top. Saturday 16th July, 10.30amBevendean Blues
Geoff Stevens & Tessa Pawsey - 07767 051164 dbsgs@cumulusonline.net Meet at TQ338065, on the junction of Heath Hill Avenue and Norwich Drive, Lower Bevendean Brighton. Bus no 48. Easy parking. A two mile walk on Bevendean Downs, looking for Chalkhill Blues and other downland butterflies. This is also a good site for flowers of the chalk. There will be some steep slopes. Sunday 17th July, 10.30am-1.00pmButterflies for Beginners at Warnham Butterfly Reserve
David Bridges - 01403 250569 (or 07840 871755 on the day) butterfly0@btinternet.com This event is for new-ish members of BC living in NW Sussex and is suitable for members who want to improve their butterfly ID skills and learn more about butterflies in Sussex! We will be visiting the Warnham butterfly reserve where 34 species have been recorded since 2010. Meet at car park at Warnham Village Hall, Hollands Way, Warnham RH12 3RH (Grid Ref: TQ156335). A gentle stroll of about 1.5 miles but the walk can be extended to visit some adjacent woodland depending on the interests of the group (maximum distance 3 miles). Easy field paths on sloping ground but with some ruts and tree stumps to look out for in places. Target species: Common grassland butterflies and, hopefully, some rarer woodland species including Silver-washed Fritillary and White Admiral. Saturday 23rd July, 10.00am-3.00pmMoths and Butterflies of Swanborough Hill
David Harris & Steven Teale - 01273 515762 d.harris8@btinternet.com Meet at Ashdown Site Investgation Ltd. The Old Dairy, Swanborough Farm, Swanborough, BN7 3PF - just near Lewes. TQ400077. We're likely to finish at 3.00pm but you can leave at any time. A steep and rugged walk of about 4.5km. Bring lunch, a drink and good walking shoes. We'll be searching for the Chalk Carpet and other downland species.
AUGUSTSaturday 20th August, 10.00amBrown Hairstreaks at the Steyning Downland Project
Richard Roebuck & Michael Blencowe - 07973 751001 richard@roebuckonline.co.uk Meet at the bowling green, on the junction of Charlton Street and Mill Road in Steyning (BN44 3LN and TQ17331129). There is local parking there. It'll be a gentle uphill walk of about 2km, wear walking boots.
NOVEMBERSaturday 19th November, 1.30pm-4.30pmButterfly Conservation, Sussex Branch AGM
Save the date - more details nearer the time. An afternoon of talks, tea and cake... and our legendary raffle. Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Past events
Sunday 1st May, 10.30am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-4.30pmFritillaries for the Future Project eventPOSTPONED DUE TO COLD WEATHER UNTIL SATURDAY 14th MAYUnfortunately the continuing cold spell has now put spring 2016 back by nearly three weeks (relative to C21st average), and the Pearl-bordered Fritillary is yet to emerge. As there is nothing else flying in Rewell at the moment, other than the odd Peacock and Brimstone, I will be POSTPONING the walks (morning and afternoon) on Sunday 1 May. You are welcome to book places on the morning or afternoon walks on 7 May, and there will now be morning and afternoon options available on Saturday 14 May. All other details will remain the same. The weather is forecast to change next week, with winds swinging south and temperatures recovering to the norm. This is likely to trigger a rapid emergence. Apologies for any inconvenience. Please let me know if you would like to register for an alternative date. Neil Hulme - 07778 306816 - nh@nhulme.eclipse.co.uk
Two walks and optional training events at Rewell Wood, SU983076. Open to all, but please register your intent to attend with Project Officer Neil Hulme. Meet at the sawmill in the southern part of Rewell Wood, accessed via a concealed turning off the eastbound A27 dual carriageway between Fontwell and Arundel. The turning is marked by a thick overhead cable crossing the dual carriageway. Extreme caution must be exercised on both entry and exit. Drive up the track through the open gate (locked after 6.30 pm) until you reach the sawmill. Target species: Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Grizzled Skipper. Each session will have a 1.5km walk. There's a very gentle slope but some rutted areas and trip hazards, so unsuitable for wheelchair access. Strong footwear essential. Each walk will be followed by two (optional) short training courses in Pearl-bordered Fritillary monitoring and habitat assessment.
Accident or incident Reporting:
Transport: If you need or can offer a lift to any of our events please email the field trip organiser who will attempt to put you in touch with each other to reduce our carbon footprint! Public transport may be available to some events – try www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk for information. Future field trips: If you have any ideas for future trips or would like to lead one to your favourite site the field trip organiser would like to hear from you! Other Wildlife Events and Courses: 
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