Learn all about Butterflies and Moths

During this special event at Sussex Prairie Garden you'll learn all about the beautiful butterflies and moths that can be found in your garden and in the Sussex countryside.

Tutor Michael Blencowe is a naturalist and author with a passion for lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). He is the co-author of 'The Butterflies and Sussex' and has recently collaborated with children’s author Julia Donaldson on ‘The Woolly Bear Caterpillar’. Find out more on his website: michaelblencowe.com

Through illustrated indoor presentations Michael with teach you about the life cycles of butterflies and moths, how to identify them, their vital role as pollinators and how to attract them to your garden. Then we'll head out into the Prairie Garden (before it's open to the public) on a guided wildlife walk to search for the butterflies that can be found here.

You'll also have the unique opportunity to come face to face with the amazing moths as we open and inspect the previous night's moth survey (and you can help us release the moths back into the garden).

Handouts and an identification poster will be provided along with tea / coffee and biscuits. After the course your ticket also allows you to stay and explore the garden for the rest of the afternoon.