Shropshire Star

Wild about Westhope Summer Event

More fun in the woods and meadows as Wild about Westhope aim to celebrate the wonder of Butterflies at this year’s summer event.

By contributor Richard Thomason
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Working along side willow artist Alexis Stone, volunteers have made giant willow sculptures to tell the story of the life cycle of Butterflies.

Take a walk on the Wild side at this years Summer event
Take a walk on the Wild side at this years Summer event

Many of the 59 UK Butterflies, which were once common to see in our meadows and woodlands, are in decline. But a few are doing well including the Speckled Wood which can be seen in the woodland glades at Westhope.

During the event Alexis will be running a willow workshop and volunteers will be sharing their new skills to help visitors make a giant willow caterpillar.

Join us for a brew at the campfire cafe
Join us for a brew at the campfire cafe

As usual the Woodland camp café will be serving refreshments. Parking is available at Westhope College, SY7 9JL.

The event is free to all.

Explore the life cycle of a Butterfly and help us make a giant caterpillar
Explore the life cycle of a Butterfly and help us make a giant caterpillar

Event details:

  • Wild about Westhope Summer Event, Westhope SY7 9JL

  • Sunday, 29 June 

  • 10am – 1pm

  • For further information email: wildaboutwesthope@gmail.com