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A photograph of an Orange Tip butterfly feeding on Herb Robert.

Photographed by Chris Lawrence.

Beautiful Butterflies

Location:
Join Francesca to discover the butterflies of Crane Park Island.

Event details

Meeting point

Shot Tower entrance

Date

Time
10:00am - 11:30am
A static map of Beautiful Butterflies

About the event

We will walk around the reserve looking for the butterflies of early spring. Species we may see include Orange Tip, Peacock, Comma amongst others!

Francesca will also show you how to ID and record them, and explain what their caterpillar foodplants are. 

This workshop is suitable for adults and children.

This is a free event, but donations are welcome. All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves. 

Booking

Email

fewilkinson@wildlondon.org.uk

Price

This is a free event, no need to book. Donations are welcome. 

Suggested donation

All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves.

Suitable for

Children, Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

On a lead

Mobility

There are entrances by footpath via Ellerman Avenue or Great Chertsey Road. Bus 110 stops in Powder Mill Lane, and bus 111 in Hounslow Road, both near the Ellerman Avenue entrance; buses 481 and H22 stop in Hospital Bridge Road, near Great Chertsey Road. The nearest railway station is Whitton, a 15-minute walk away.  

Most of the island is accessible by wheelchair, but one footpath has steps. Paths range from smooth to dirt. There are a number of bridges providing access to the island, without steps. Along the guided walk there is a bench, and seating by the river-dipping platform. The Shot Tower is only accessible at ground floor level for wheelchair users, where there are toilets.

Limited parking is available on nearby roads. 

What to bring

No equipment necessary.

Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

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Parking information

Limited parking is available on nearby roads.

Bicycle parking

There is a limited amount of cycle parking outside the reserve.
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Facilities

Toilets
Accessible toilet
Accessible trails

Contact us

Francesca Wilkinson
Contact number: 07483 095 983
Contact email: fewilkinson@wildlondon.org.uk