Come on a guided walk around the wildlife meadow with expert Barbara Mulligan, moth enthusiast on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 2.00 pm. On the walk there will be an opportunity to spot, catch, release and identify our precious flying pollinators, butterflies and moths. Meet outside the walled garden at Boston Manor Park. All ages are welcome and this is a FREE event.
Barbara Mulligan has been a lifelong moth enthusiast, and has been catching and breeding since she was 10 years old. In December 2023, Barbara discovered a new moth in Walpole Park Ealing. The moth was caught in her moth trap, and later confirmed by the Natural History Museum as a species currently unknown to science. The moth has been named Tachystola mulliganae in her honour.
So join Barbara, our own local expert on this guided walk on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 2.00 pm. Meet outside the walled garden at Boston Manor Park.
Facts on butterflies and moths
Moths
- Their wingspan can be 38-46mm for a moth.
- There are more than 2500 species of moth in the UK alone.
- Colours can fade as moths become older and more damaged so pay close attention to the wing patterns.
- Are indicator species, which means their numbers tell our scientists if an ecosystem is doing well or not.
- Important pollinators of many wild plants, including orchids.
- Vital part of the food chain, as they are a huge source of food for bats and birds.
Butterflies
- Play an important role in pollinating the plants, flowers, and vegetables
- Can’t fly If they’re cold.
- Drink From mud puddles.
- They have taste receptors on their feet.
- Live on an all liquid diet.
- There are about 17,500 different species of butterflies.
Visitors can get an insight from Barbara and her expertise on moths and butterflies. Also will share how to bring diversity into your garden and attract more butterflies and moths.
Biodiverse Front Gardens and Balconies Competition
Cultivating Ealing, in collaboration with ActForEaling and Ealing Council set up Biodiverse Front Gardens and Balconies Competition to celebrate gardens that are wildlife friendly and support biodiversity. Find inspiration to attract more wildlife and pollinators at Front Gardens hints and tips.
With prizes to be won, new and experienced gardeners (and everyone in-between) can enter this exciting competition which is free to enter and open to all Ealing residents. Find out more and enter the Biodiverse Front Gardens and Balconies Competition.
Spare Time to help at Boston Manor Park
If you have some spare time on Saturday 18th May, between 10.00-12.30 pm, volunteer in the conservation area at Boston Manor Park. Please arrive promptly and meet by the Service Yard.
There are many events and opportunities found at events and volunteering at Boston Manor Park.
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