At Nosterfield Nature Reserve and Quarry, there are lots of different places for wildlife to live. This means many kinds of moths can be found here, including some amazing ones called hawk-moths.
Elephant Hawk- Moth Whitfield Benson
For our June conservation club, we’ll be setting moth traps on the reserve overnight. When the moth traps are checked, you’ll get the chance to see these fascinating insects up close. Many moths only come out at night, so this is a special chance to see creatures that most people don’t usually spot.
Moth trapping isn’t just fun—it also helps protect nature. Moths are very important because they help pollinate plants (a bit like bees do, but at night!). They also help scientists understand how the environment and climate are changing.
After the moths are carefully counted and recorded, they are all safely released back into the wild to continue their important work.
After a break for drinks and snacks, we’ll do a second activity.
Poplar Hawk- moth
What you’ll need:
Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and that are suitable for the weather conditions, including waterproofs if rain is forecast.
Please wear a hat and sunscreen if the weather is warm.
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Young people aged 6-14 years will need to be supervised by an adult throughout the session. Young people aged 14-18 can attend the session without adult supervision.
Where to meet:
Please meet at the Quarry Visitor Centre at 10am
To find the visitor centre, 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 an immediate left turn into the car park
Use What3Words: deliver.chuck.reject for the exact location on a map
To book a free ticket:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/luct-june-conservation-club
Please get in touch if you have any other questions: amy.horton@luct.org.uk
Please note; activities are weather dependent and may need to change if conditions are not suitable on the day
Cinnabar moth Whitfield Benson