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Welcome to BUWG

About Us:
Established in 1987, the group exists to promote interest in and conservation of wildlife and habitats in the Bradford area. 

A good example of our work is the creation and maintenance of a butterfly meadow on land at Shipley station, carried out in partnership with the Yorkshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation. Read more about us.

Top News: 

​A huge area in the Bradford district has been designated a National Nature Reserve, known as the Bradford Pennine Gateway. Great news for the district's wildlife and people. See Natural England's full statement here.

Published 13 May 2025.

Coming Up - Our Next Event:

Bat Walk, Addingham – Wed 10th Sep, 7.15pm-8.30pm

PLACES MUST BE BOOKED - CONTACT US TO BOOK

Places are limited and location/timings may change, so booking is essential. Join us for a chance to see and listen with bat detectors to these fascinating creatures of the night. Families of all ages welcome. Please bring a torch as it will be dark by the finish time. It will be a short walk, beginning and ending by the river. Meeting point is by the Dales Way footpath on Ilkley Road (the ‘old road’, LS29 0QL). Parking is permitted along this road but it is quite narrow, please park with care. What3words location: “kicks.unscrew.riverboat”

See full event details.

New: butterfly in Shipley Station Butterfly Meadow

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Latest: watch a film of Shipley Station Butterfly Meadow here

Moths: What's Flying Tonight

help to identify your catch

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