Moth trapping demonstration at Heartwood Forest
Discover the night flying moths of Heartwood Forest as we search the trees and investigate with light traps.
Heartwood Forest, Sandridge
Discover the night flying moths of Heartwood Forest as we search the trees and investigate with light traps.
Join our wildlife monitors to uncover the mysteries of night flying moths, revealed by an expert lepidopterist with all the equipment needed to attract moths for identification.
This is a free event but booking in advance via Eventbrite is essential.
Don't forget
Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Bring a torch. Headtorches work best, if possible.
Suitable for children aged 8+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
When and where
- Date: Saturday 12 July, 9pm–midnight.
- Price: free, but donations to support the management of our woodlands are welcome.
- Location: Heartwood Forest, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, AL4 9DQ.
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Grid reference: TL 16786 10808. - Parking: parking is available in Heartwood Forest car park, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, AL4 9DQ.
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Grid reference: TL 16786 10808.
There are 55 parking spaces available, five of which are reserved for blue badge holders and clearly marked with a blue badge logo. There are no time restrictions during opening hours on visitor parking. - Access: this event is around three hours long and will venture off paths onto uneven ground. Arrangements can be made if you need to leave earlier.
If you have any questions or access requirements, or would like to join us for the walk but have any hesitations which we may be able to support you with, please get in touch: centralec@woodlandtrust.org.uk. - Dogs: due to the nature of the walk, we ask that people do not bring dogs, except assistance dogs.
