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An Evening with the Moths of the Rainforest

Come and spend the evening in the Borrowdale Rainforest monitoring for Moths.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Join Nature Reserve officer Jade as you spend an evening in the Borrowdale Rainforest monitoring for Moths.

We will key out species as we go, recording each species to help us monitor their populations and look after them moving forward. If we are really lucky we may find the elusive Netted Carpet Moth.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

12 years and over

Meeting point

Meet at Great Wood car park (no toilet facilities)

What to bring and wear

Please bring headtorches or a torch if able. Dress for the weather forecast, wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit muddy.

Accessibility

Woodland footpaths, mostly flat with small inclines.

Other

Please leave your pet at home for this event. Please note that this can only go ahead in good weather.

Contact info

North and West Lakes Office

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