About this Event
Join us as we open moth traps to discover what’s been flying overnight, followed by crafts, music and discussion with Epping Forest's Assistant Conservation Officer and entomologist, Dr Will Langdon, and local composer-violinist Ellie Wilson.
9:00 moth trap inspections with Dr Will Langdon
10:00 crafts, music and discussion (plus tea & coffee!) with composer-violinist Ellie Wilson
A light trap will be set overnight, weather permitting, and inspected together in the morning. Both locations are fully accessible with some uneven ground. We will have sheltered areas in case of poor weather.
Why moths matter? Nocturnal pollinators can be so easily overlooked because they are active when we are asleep, yet they play an essential role within our ecosystem and are as important as bees and butterflies. Their numbers have dropped significantly, impacting wildlife that rely on them for food, such as birds, bats, and small mammals.
Conservation moth trapping is essential for conservation to help us understand and manage our habitats and gather valuable data. Once recorded, all moths are safely released.
Book your ticket to discover more about moths and view them up close. Everyone is welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of Ellie Wilson's Moth X Human project, which we are delighted she is bringing to Epping Forest throughout 2027, more details to follow on this exciting collaboration!
Find out about Ellie's haunting and thought-provoking piece Moth x Human here: https://www.elliewilsonmusic.co.uk/mothxhuman
Commissioned by Oxford Contemporary Music with support from UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Supported by The City of London Corporation’s Enjoying Green Spaces and the Natural Environment Fund and the Epping Forest charity.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Temple, Raynes Avenue, London, United Kingdom
GBP 3.00
