Below is a partial list of recent events and field trips
Show Future Events| Date: | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
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| Event Title: | West Combe of Chantry Hill - just south of Storrington. |
| Event Description: | Martin Kalaher will lead a walk to see seasonal butterflies - Green Hairstreak, Dingy Skipper, Grizzled Skipper and more - plus the local flora. Please note this walk is on steep slopes. |
| Event Type: | Walk |
| Event Time: | 10:00 to 13:00 |
| Target Species: | The butterfly target species include Green Hairstreak, Dingy Skipper, Grizzled Skipper, Duke of Burgundy, Brown Argus and Common Blue. Overhead there should be Red Kites, Buzzards, and Ravens and beneath your feet, the chalk flora includes Common Rock-rose, Horseshoe Vetch, Wild Strawberry, and Early Purple Orchids. |
| Meeting Place: | Meet at Chantry Post car park (Map Ref TQ 08703 11963). ///rush.opened.firelight |
| OS Grid Ref: | TQ 08703 11963 |
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| Contact Details: | Numbers will be restricted to 12 and is for Sussex BC members only. Booking will be required by email to events@sussex-butterflies.org.uk Please put “Chantry Hill” as the subject of the email. Please indicate if you could make a Back Up date of Sunday 17/05/26 |
| Other Info: | As for any walk in the countryside, we should take a hat (in case it is hot and sunny), some light wet weather clothing (unless the forecast is especially favourable) and wear ankle walking boots (as part of the route is off the footpath). Jeans or trousers are recommended as there will be a few brambles and nettles, and they will also help protect against ticks (not that I have ever had a problem with ticks on Chantry Hill). Some of the slopes are quite steep and this event is only suitable for someone with a reasonable level of fitness. The main problem is twisting an ankle in a rabbit hole. The route is part footpath, part open grass downland and therefore not easy walking. However, it is only 2-3 km in total and we will be walking at a very gentle pace, over a 3 hour period. I am not aware of any risk of Lyme Disease. The Event is family friendly but please no dogs. |
| Date: | Sunday 10 May 2026 |
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| Event Title: | In Search of Wood Whites |
| Event Description: | A walk near Loxwood in W Sussex to search for Wood Whites a species that is expanding into our county. The walk will be about 2 ½ miles at a leisurely pace on footpaths along field margins and woodland rides and tracks. There is 1 short road section. The walk is generally flat. This is a good opportunity for members to become familiar with typical Wood White habitat and to visit one of only 5 known colonies in Sussex. |
| Event Type: | Walk |
| Event Time: | 11:00 to 13:30 |
| Target Species: | Wood White, Orange-tip, Brimstone, Green-veined White plus the possibility of Grizzled and Dingy Skippers, Dragonflies and Nightingales |
| Meeting Place: | North Hall, Guildford Rd, Loxwood, West Sussex, RH14 0SF. What3Words - fallback.juniors.disposing. North Hall is at the north end of Loxwood on the B2133. Please arrive by 10:50 and park in North Hall car park. |
| OS Grid Ref: | TQ039321 |
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| Contact Details: | Booking required by email to David Bridges - butterfly0@btinternet.com. Contact on the day or for late cancellations; David on 07840 871755 |
| Other Info: | For members only. It is suitable for children and also for dogs on leads. The walk is limited to 20 participants on a first come first served basis. Booking is required by email through David Bridges - butterfly0@btinternet.com |
| Date: | Saturday 02 May 2026 |
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| Event Title: | Larval Foodplants for Garden Butterflies and Moths |
| Event Description: | Join Dave to look at garden butterfly and moth species and their larval food plants. Ideal for beginners or anyone wishing to learn more about the subject. This event last took place, very successfully, in 2024. This involves just a short but very educational garden walk. |
| Event Type: | Walk |
| Event Time: | 10:00 to 12:00 or later if you wish |
| Target Species: | Whatever is around and chomping on the day! |
| Meeting Place: | 7, Gibbon Road, Newhaven BN9 9EW. What3Words - arrive.managed.idealist If no answer at the front door proceed down the left side of the house into the garden. |
| OS Grid Ref: | TQ44610061 |
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| Contact Details: | Dave Harris 01273 515762 d.harris8@btinternet.com |
| Other Info: | Open to all, but please register your intent to attend with Dave via email or phone. |
