Tutor: James Duncan
Sussex is home to a whole range of wonderful Butterflies. From Blues to Whites, to Browns to Yellows and from Skippers to Hairstreaks. We'll be looking to identify them all.
Join James for an indoor presentation, with tips on where to see them, how to find them and a little bit about their amazing lifecycles.
After the talk we'll head out into Wadhurst Park to search for them in the meadows and woodland, putting the theory into practice.
The course is aimed at beginners and no previous knowledge is required.
Wadhurst Park is a private estate situated in the High Weald AONB. Its purpose is to revive a beautiful, biodiverse and historic landscape, to inspire community and together build a more sustainable future through rediscovering lost habitats and management practices.
Location: Wadhurst Park, East Sussex, TN5 6NT
Directions and parking: Head for the Wadhurst Park Estate Office, TN5 6NT
Press the Estate Office button when you reach the electric gates.
Free Parking will then be sign posted. There is a 5 minute uphill walk from the car park.
Facitlities: Refreshments will be provided. Toilets can be found next to the lecture hall.
What to bring: We will be outside for the 2nd part of this course. Please bring sturdy shoes and clothes for all weathers, sun cream, hat, water, packed lunch, binoculars and / or a camera and something to take notes with.
Public Transport: Stonegate Train Station and Wadhurst Train station are around a 15 minute drive away.
Accessibility: The walk will be at a gentle pace with lots of stops along the way. There are some gentle climbs.
To enable more people to attend our courses, we have a limited number of concessionary tickets available to those on a low income. No proof required.
Photo: Speckled Wood © Alan Price
