Take a closer look into the fascinating world of moths in this family- friendly event
Traps will be set overnight and will be opened with LUCT Project manager, Emma Higgs.
Nosterfield Nature Reserve and Nosterfield Quarry offer a mosaic of different habitats that benefit a diversity of moth species including several stunning hawk-moths. As the traps are emptied, you will have the chance to take a closer look at these much underrated insects, many of which are very rarely seen by day.
As well as being a great way to get a close up view of these beautiful insects, moth trapping is vital for conservation. Many moths are are our nocturnal pollinators and play an important role in ecosystems. They are indicators of changes in the climate and habitats. Once captured and recorded all the moths are safely released back to the wild.
Male Drinker moth, Whitfield Benson
Event Details
The event is taking place on Thursday, 28th August from 9am - 10am
Suitable for all ages
£Free
This event is weather dependent. We will contact you via email the day before if the event is cancelled due to adverse weather
Where to meet:
Please meet at the Tarmac visitor centre car park at 9am (directions below). We will then have a ten minute walk to the Well Wetlands Nursery.
To find the visitor centre car park, turn right off the B6267, just before you enter the village of Nosterfield as you head in the direction of Masham. It has a stone 'Nosterfield Quarry' sign marking the turning. It is then an immediate left turn into the car park.
Use What3Words: deliver.chuck.reject for the exact location on a map
To book your free tickets, please follow the link below:
This event is weather dependent. We will contact you via email the day before if the event is cancelled due to adverse weather
Buff-tip Moth, Whitfield Benson