It’s with a sigh of relief that we’ve seen butterflies return to our parks and gardens after their absence last year.
Sadly, not all butterflies have bounced back and all butterflies need our help – by taking part in this year’s Butterfly Conservation Big Butterfly Count and by how we care for our outdoor spaces.
In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, Malcolm Hull of Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Conservation gives us the latest on local butterflies, tips for taking part in the Big Butterfly Count, and what he’s doing to help butterflies thrive.
Everything you need to know about the Big Butterfly Count is here https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/map
Check out your local branch of Butterfly Conservation for events https://butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area/hertfordshire-and-middlesex-branch
And for some ideas about which plants to grow to enable 7 local butterflies and moths to thrive in your open space take a look here
https://wilderhoodwatch.org/the-st-albans-butterfly-challenge/
Always good to hear from you – via email I’m on amanda.yorwerth@mix926.com or look for Environment Matters on Mix92.6 on X and on Facebook
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