Jesmond Harding, Ireland’s leading butterfly expert, will present an illustrated talk on Ireland’s butterflies in Newbridge Farm followed by a walk through the demesne to search for butterflies. Butterflies and moths make up about 9-10% of all life found on the planet. Learn how butterflies develop, why butterflies matter, how to identify Ireland’s butterflies, the habitats they need and how you can attract butterflies to your garden. The park has some good habitats for butterflies and weather and season permitting, we should be able to find and identify the area’s butterflies.

The event is suitable for people of all ages and will last approximately 4 hours, starting off with an introductory presentation on identifying butterflies (10-12), followed by a lunch break (12-12:30) before the butterfly walk (12:30-2). The walk is mainly through grassland and does not involve strenuous activity, but do wear comfortable clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch for the break. Jesmond will have copies of his book on Ireland’s butterflies available at a reduced price.

This is a free event, but booking is required. Please contact Jesmond Harding by email (jesmondmharding@gmail.com) to register.