Wildlife Hit Squad

Join Natural England’s Wildlife Hit Squad to tackle those ‘hard to reach’ places and reclaim sites for endangered fritillary butterflies across East Dartmoor.

The Fritillary Force

Join the Wednesday taskforce to assist Dartmoor’s fritillary butterflies and maintain their ideal habitats.

Sept 14th, Oct 12th, Nov 16th, Dec 14th 2011

Jan 11th, Feb 15th 2012

Moorland Missions

Can’t make Wednesdays? The Wildlife Hit Squad is also out on the following weekends maintaining moorland habitats.

Sun Oct 9th 2011, Sat 12th Nov, 2011

Sat Jan 7th, Sat Feb 11th 2012

Meet at Yarner Wood Car Park, East Dartmoor NNR, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9LT Grid ref: SX784 787 at 9.15am for 9.30 departure and 3.30pm return.To join the Wildlife Hit Squad and book a place please contact Albert Knott, Reserves Manager Natural England on 01626 832330 or via e-mail albert.knott@naturalengland.org.uk

Age no barrier but sturdy footwear and wellingtons, reasonable fitness and gritty determination required! If under 18 then please bring parent or guardian with you. Please bring your own packed lunch and drink.