Discover the diverse and fascinating moths of Henllys Local Nature Reserve! Would you like to see marvellous moths up close?
Join us at Henllys Local Nature Reserve for a moth trap opening event!
As part of the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Project, Torfaen County Borough Council are running a variety of wildlife-focused events, this event is being delivered by county moth recorder Kevin Hewitt.
You will get the chance to see a variety of moths carefully caught the previous night, learn their names and fascinating facts about them, and help us safely release them back into the wild.
This event is perfect for families looking to get out in nature, moth enthusiasts hoping to see interesting species and complete beginners interested in learning something new!
The night before the event our team will set moth traps to attract moths of all shapes and sizes. Please meet at Henllys Local Nature Reserve car park, What Three Words //kinds.pens.walks
This event will involve walking through part of the reserve, this may be uneven and muddy so please wear appropriate footwear.
Please bring yourself lunch, a drink and any ID guides you wish to use. We will have some ID resources to share.
All ages are welcome but under 14s will need a parent or guardian.
This event is completely free, made possible by Nature Towns and Cities funding through the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Keep an eye out for updates at this event may be rescheduled in cases of bad weather.
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marvellous-moths-moth-trap-opening-event-tickets-1992488119602
Photos kindly provided by Andy Karran,