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Butterfly Survey Railway Fields

An activity with Haringey Conservation Volunteers

Activity date: Saturday 11th July 2026

Start time: 13:15
Finish time: 14:15

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Activity description

Learn to ID local butterflies at Railway fields Whether you are an expert or complete beginner this will be a chance to get outdoors and explore the wildlife on your doorstep. What to expect: - A short talk on local butterfly species ID topic each week. - A guided transect survey of the site. -The data collected will help us develop the Paddock into a Local Nature Reserve and increase biodiversity. Pre-booking is essential, book now to confirm a place. Please be aware Eventbrite booking closes one day before each surveying event at 5pm. If you have to cancel your place for any reason, please get in touch via thepaddock@tcv.org.uk or by the contact numbers below to let us know.

Meeting place

Front gates Railway Fields 381 Green Lanes, London N4 1ES

Activity location

Railway Fields, Railway Fields LNR 381 Green Lanes Haringey, N4 1ES

Site description

Railway Fields is one of three Local Nature Reserves in Haringey, North London. It is under one hectare of land and its main use is as as education centre for school children. There is an area of woodland, a pond and marsh area, a meadow and an education hut.

Contact

Izzy Knight

Telephone: 07870 678 571
Email: thepaddock@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/haringey

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Please bring

  • suitable outdoor clothes
  • suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

More info: You will be issued with a field recording sheet, species guide sheets, a clipboard and a pencil. If you own further ID guides/books, you are welcome to bring them along. Individual surveys will run outdoors for about an hour, please be sure to check the weather/temperature and dress accordingly.

Site Facilities

  • Disabled Access
  • Picnic Area
  • Disabled Toilets
  • Nearest Toilets - Railway Fields Hut

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