Guided butterfly walk

Butterfly with its wings nearly closed and a brown patterned underside

Purple Emperor (credit: Tom Hibbert)

Guided butterfly walk

Location:
NWT Foxley Wood, Foxley, Dereham, NR20 4QR
Book
Join Norwich Local Group in search of a rare and special butterfly, the purple emperor

Event details

Date

Time
10:00am - 12:30pm
Local group
A static map of Guided butterfly walk

About the event

Come and join our volunteer Becky on a guided walk around NWT Foxley Wood, trying to catch a glimpse of the beautiful purple emperor and discovering other butterflies along the way. This is an informal walk aimed at people who don't have much knowledge of nature and wildlife but would like to learn more.

Please bring binoculars if you have them and please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and terrain. Ticks are present at Foxley so we recommend wearing long trousers and walking boots or shoes if you have them.

Booking

Suitable for

Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Additional information

Important health and safety information

Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring a hat, sun cream and water. 

Please also be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. 

Refund policy

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates. 

Accessibility 

Please contact us at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk if you have any specific needs or requirements in order to make your experience of this event more enjoyable.