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.

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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.

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Coming Up - Our Next Event:

Shipley Station Butterfly Meadow Open Day – Sat 14th Jun, 10am-4pm
WEATHER UPDATE: Although it's looking a little wet tomorrow, we will be there from 10am, hope to see you! Please be aware we may pack up earlier than the advertised 4pm if the weather is particularly rainy. 

Let’s celebrate Shipley’s Great Big Green Week by counting butterflies and looking for pupae in the plants. It is in the centre of Shipley’s Railway Station and managed by BUWG and Butterfly Conservation. We have an open day every year for everyone to drop in to learn about butterflies. Situated in the middle of the station car park, BD18 2JL. The entrance is off the pathway running between the turning circle and platform two. What3words location: “drew.drive.impact”

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See full event details.

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