Events | 2 August 10am – 1pm Citizen Science Sunday

02nd August 2026

For the last Citizen Science Sunday of 2026, we’ll be taking part in the annual #bigbutterflycount at Withymead! Join us for a walk around the reserve to learn about the beautiful butterflies you might spot, then become a citizen scientist and help us to count them with a 15 minute timed count.

The walk starts at 10.30am, and you will need to download the Big Butterfly Count app from Butterfly Conservation to take part in the timed count.

There will be no charge for this event, although donations are greatly appreciated.

We love dogs, however to protect wildlife and habitats, dogs (other than assistance dogs) are not allowed on the reserve. They are welcome at the study centre side if kept under control and on a lead.

02nd August 2026

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