Hertfordshire & Middlesex Branch
Saving butterflies, moths and our environment
We invite all our Butterfly Conservation members as well as members of the public to join us at our Brown Hairstreak Survey Events or Branch Winter Zoom Presentations - all our branch presentations are free.
Additional Winter Zoom presentations are organised by Butterfly Conservation Surrey & SW London Branch - these do require advance booking
The link to the Big City Butterfly Eventbrite booking page is here with booking links and events may be added during the winter: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/butterfly-conservation-42542657503
A printable copy of the 2025 winter events programme in pdf format can be downloaded here
Last updated 23 November 2024
| Date: | Sunday 12th January 2025 |
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| Event Title: | Brown Hairstreak egg hunt and training morning |
| Location: | Stafford Road Open Space (London Borough of Hillingdon) |
| Address and/or grid ref: | Postcode HA4 6NF - TQ100858 [Landranger Map 176] |
| Time/meeting place: | 10:15 at Ruislip Gardens Underground Station (Central Line Zone 7) (There is approx. 1km walk to the site along the Yeading Brook from Ruislip Gardens) for 10:30 start at Stafford Road Open Space. Meet by the welcome sign on the brook side path (TQ0961085515). From the Bedford Road entrance, walk 250m along the service road past the allotment entrance. We aim to finish by 13:00. |
| What3words: | Ruislip Gardens Station https://w3w.co/pace.ashes.bump |
| Transport & directions: | On Central Line, also E7 bus (every 20 minutes) from Ruislip (Metropolitan & Piccadilly) to Ealing Broadway (District and National Rail). Very limited pay and display parking at station, some off street parking plus car parks at Sidmouth Drive (HA4 ODA) and Ruislip Gardens shops at New Pond Parade, West End Road (HA4 6LR). The streets around Stafford Road usually have a few parking spaces but it can be quite busy at the weekend. |
| Information | If you wish to meet at Stafford Road Open Space, please indicate this when booking with Liz Goodyear who will advise the event leader. |
| Contact details on the day | Nick Furtek please email: nick_furtek@yahoo.co.uk - Nick will be monitoring his emails on the day |
| Booking details: | Advance booking is required - see above for details |
| Date: | Sunday 19th January 2025 |
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| Event Title: | Brown Hairstreak egg hunt and training morning - join volunteers from the Ealing Wildlife Group to find as many eggs as possible! |
| Location: | Horsenden Hill off Horsenden Lane North, Greenford (London Borough of Ealing) |
| Address and/or grid ref: | UB6 7QL - TQ158846 [Landranger Map 176] |
| Time/meeting place: | Meet at 10:30 start in the carpark opposite the Ballot Box Public House - we aim to finish by 13:00. |
| What3words: | https://w3w.co/traded.fend.effort |
| Transport & directions: | The nearest underground station is Sudbury Town (Piccadilly Line Zone 4) - approx. 17 minute walk via Allendale Rd and the Capital Ring. We do not recommend travelling to Perivale on the Central Line as the walk from the station is along a busy road with no safe pavement. Unfortunately this part of the site is not served well by public transport. |
| Information | |
| Contact details on the day | Liz Goodyear mobile: 07815 581934 |
| Booking details: | Advance booking is required - see above for details |
| Date: | Sunday 2nd February 2025 |
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| Event Title: | Brown Hairstreak egg hunt and training morning - with kind permission of the Woodland Trust |
| Location: | Merry Hill off Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire |
| Address and/or grid ref: | Nearest Postcode WD23 1DF - TQ136943 [Landranger Map 176] |
| Time/meeting place: | Meet at 10:30 at the upper footpath entrance on Merry Hill Road just past number 125 - we aim to finish by 13:00. |
| What3words: | https://w3w.co/apples.wallet.chair |
| Transport & directions: | The nearest mainline station is Bushey (London Northwestern Railway from London Euston (approx. 1 mile walk) alternatively it is possible to walk across the site from Carpenders Park (London Overground). Buses are reasonably frequent and stop at Merry Hill Road (eastern end). The 258 runs from Watford Junction to South Harrow station and the 142 runs from Watford Junction to Brent Cross - both call at Bushey Station. It is approx. 8 minute walk along Merry Hill Road to the meet point. We suggest you park in Victoria Road just off Merry Hill Road a short distance from the meeting point. |
| Information | If you plan to come by public transport and walk, please indicate this when booking with Liz Goodyear who will advise the event leader. |
| Contact details on the day | Peter Fewell mobile: 07814 282356 |
| Booking details: | Advance booking is required - see above for details |
| Date: | Saturday 12th APRIL 2025 - date for your diary |
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| Event: | Branch Members' Day an Open Meeting incorporating the branch AGM |
| Location: | Orton Hall, Greenwood Park |
| Address and/or grid ref: | Greenwood Park Community Centre, Tippendell Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans, AL2 3HW |
| Time/meeting place: | Doors open at 10:30 to be confirmed |
| What3words: | https://w3w.co/nights.single.dull This is for the entrance drive to the carpark off Tippendell Lane. |
| Transport & directions: | By Rail: Nearest stations - Abbey Line (Watford Junction - St Albans Abbey) How Wood or Park Street, less than 5 minutes by car, or an approx. 20 minute walk see Abbey Line for timetable www.abbeyline.org.uk.
By Bus: 652 St Albans - Watford stops outside the centre - see Intalink for timetable www.intalink.org.uk. By Car: The entrance to Greenwood Park and the Centre is located off Tippendell Lane close to the A405, approximately 1.5 miles from M25, J21A and 2 miles from M1 J6. At the Tippendell Lane roundabout on the A405 follow the signs to Greenwood Park. There is plenty of free car parking when you reach the centre. |
Information | Full details will be availabe when confirmed including the programme and speakers. |
Additional advice
Children
Children are welcome at our events, but if under 16 they must be accompanied by at least one adult for two children. It is the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s) to ensure that the event is within the children's ability.
Bad weather
Leaders of these events will be at the meeting point unless the conditions are unsuitable and the event cancelled.
Lyme Disease
We recommend that all attendees understand the symptoms of Lyme Disease and take the relevant precautions. For more information visit the branch website -
here
Special needs
Unfortunately, all survey events will not be suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Please contact the named leader in advance if you have any concerns about accessibility.
What3words
We have tried to include the What3word link for each event. To download the App visit: https://what3words.com/products/what3words-app
Public Transport
We aim to give as much information as possible, although unfortunately some of the Hertfordshire events are not easily accessible by public transport. Train times should be checked, as timetables change and engineering works take place on Saturdays and Sundays. In 2024 industrial action may also affect travel arrangements. We recommend using public transport for all events in London.
If using your car please check you are ULEZ compliant https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone