Take a closer look into the fascinating world of moths

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 Friday 3rd July

• 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).

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.

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To book your free tickets, please follow the link below:

Ticket information will be updated soon

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