Magical Moths at Rainton Meadows

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Magical Moths at Rainton Meadows

Location:

Rainton Meadows,

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU
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Join Durham Wildlife Trust and discover the magical moths of Rainton Meadows!

Event details

Meeting point

Please meet inside the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve Visitor Centre. The session will be based downstairs in the Bellamy Room. Meadows What3Words: ///forgets.frost.newsprint

Date

Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
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About the event

In this fun and family-friendly Moth ID session, we will explore the amazing nocturnal world of moths! This guided activity is perfect for curious children and adults alike. 

Learn how to identify different species of moth, the importance of moths as pollinators, and find out more about these butterfly relatives. This session will involve a guided demonstration of removing and IDing moths from a moth trap, placed at Rainton Meadows overnight. Moths come in all shapes, sizes and colours and that is what makes them so magical! Sadly, many of our moths are struggling. The good news is, you can help! Your very own garden can be a haven for both flying adults and their hungry caterpillars.  

With around 2,500 species of moth in the UK, there's an amazing amount of diversity to be discovered! 

All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.

Booking

Price

Free

Additional booking information

All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.

Suitable for

Families, Children, Beginners

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Parking information

There are parking facilities directly on-site at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Caitlin Elwin
Contact number: 01915843112