April
Saturday 19th – 10.00am at the brick bridge at the end of the village. The bridge is actually called Sennowe Bridge – Sennowe walk.
May
Saturday 10th – 11.00am from the beet pad in Highfield Lane. Wander around Ryburgh Common looking for early butterflies – hopefully Green Hairstreak. Access to the common is challenging – do consider this before registering for the walk. The walk is weather dependent.
Thursday 15th. Sennowe walk with Adrian Howes. Details to follow.
July
Tuesday 8th. Morning walk round Foxley Wood reserve looking for high-summer butterflies, notably Purple Emperor, White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary.
Sunday 27th. Members social afternoon and BBQ. Members £10, non-members £15, children 5-12 £5, under 5 free.
We are holding a social event on the playing field opposite the Memorial Hall in Great Ryburgh. Do come along any time from 1.00pm. Food will be served from 2.00pm. Please bring your own drink and chair. At 4.00pm David will lead a walk to some oak trees in the nearby vicinity looking for Purple Hairstreak butterflies. Do come along and hopefully watch these silvery little insects flying around the tops of the oak trees. Binoculars are essential.
If you would like to join us please send an email to info.ryburghwildlife@gmail.com and state if you have any special dietary requirements such as gluten free or vegetarian.
August
Thursday 14th – 10.00am to 12.30pm Ryburgh community wildlife projects – this is a Norfolk Wildlife Trust event. Booking is via their website https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-08-14-wilder-communities-community-focus-ryburgh-community-wildlife-projects
Sunday 24th afternoon visit to Warham Camp to admire the flowers and Chalkhill Blue butterflies. There will also be a short talk on the archaeology and history of the site.
To register for any of these events please contact Gill Waldron by email at info.ryburghwildlife@gmail.com .