26th June 2025 • The HERALD • Page 53 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 17TH JULY v DOWN THE GARDEN PATH GET OUT FOR THE COUNT! policies and supports other experts with their research and vital work to protect our planet. For more information and to take part visit www. bigbutter ycount.org or download the free Big Butter y Count app. e Butter y Conservation Big Butter y Count takes place from 18th July–10th August. A er declining numbers of butter ies resulted in the charity declaring a nationwide Butter y Emergency last year, it’s more important than ever that people take part in 2025. Butter y Conservation’s Big Butter y Count is the largest citizen science project of its kind and is a positive way that everyone can help. As well as contributing to important scienti c data collection, taking part in the Count is a great way to enjoy time outdoors, connect with nature and have fun. Whether done with friends and family, or in a moment of quiet calm and solitude, the Big Butter y Count is free, fun and takes just 15 minutes. It is open to anyone, of any age, in any part of the UK - towns, cities or the countryside. No green space is too small - a back garden, a small terrace or balcony with some pot plants, a public park, allotment or country lane Join in the Butterfly Count are all important spaces to explore, track and report. Last year, more than 85,000 citizen scientists took part in Butter y Conservation’s Big Butter y Count, submitting 143,241 Counts. is is equivalent to 35,810 hours, or four years’ worth of time spent counting butter ies, in gardens, parks, school grounds and the countryside - areas the charity is not easily able to get vital data from otherwise. e information gathered helps scientists to understand how butter ies and moths are faring, informs conservation projects and government Hythe Flower Club Meeting Hythe Flower Club’s next meeting is on Thursday 10th July. Annual membership is £45 (for 11 meetings). Good value for an evening of entertainment (probably less than a cup of co ee). Hythe Flower Club meet on the second Thursday of the month except January and welcome guests and new members. A friendly inclusive club, meetings are held at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall 6.45pm for 7.30pm. Follow them on Facebook or for more information email: HytheFlowerClub@outlook.com Useful Plants and Topical Tips Beaulieu and District Gardening Club’s next meeting takes place on Thursday 10th July, 7.30pm, at Beaulieu Village Hall, for a talk by Ray Broughton titled ‘Useful Plants and Topical Tips’. Membership is £10 per annum. Membership secretary Lynne Hubbard 01590 612408. Visitors welcome to talks £4.
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