Rare Manchester argus butterflies flourishing after reintroduction
Three years ago there were no Manchester argus butterflies in Manchester. Now, not only are they back, but they’re flourishing.
Three years ago there were no Manchester argus butterflies in Manchester. Now, not only are they back, but they’re flourishing.
From our infamous worker bee to the more unusual looking shield bugs with bodies resembling medieval armour, Manchester is crawling with insects.
Global consultancy and construction company, Mace, are funding the restoration of 157 hectares of precious mossland habitat in Greater Manchester over the next five years.
A butterfly that has been extinct in Manchester since 1850 will return to the area once more, with help from our dedicated conservationists, volunteers and partners.
Manchester is going wild - and setting the standard for cities all over the United Kingdom with our new My Wild City project.
Manchester, and specifically Heaton Park, is the place to BEE in June 2019 with a number of music events and the inaugural Manchester Festival of Nature #MFoN happening in this world famous park.…