In Search of Butterflies

Nature lovers in Worcestershire can join a butterfly safari on Sunday, July 9 at Bishops Wood Centre, Crossway Green near Stourport.

Starting at 2pm, Mike Williams from Butterfly Conservation will lead a two-hour walk through the Centre's grounds in search of the many species of butterfly that can be found in the ancient woodland. 

Head of Centre John Rhymer said:  'The woodlands around Bishops Wood are home to many species of butterflies and our annual safari provides the public with an opportunity to learn more about these fascinating and beautiful creatures.'

Bishops Wood Centre lies in the grounds of the National Grid high voltage substation just off the A449 at Crossway Green.  Admission to the safari costs £3 for adults and £1 for children (Friends of Bishops Wood adults £2, children free).

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Through National Grid Gas plc (formerly Transco), it owns and operates over 6,800 kilometres of high-pressure transmission pipeline across Great Britain, and 132,000 kilometres of lower-pressure distribution gas mains in the North West, the Midlands, East Anglia and North London – more than half of Britain's gas transportation network, delivering gas to around 11 million homes, offices and factories.  National Grid sold the four gas distribution networks covering the rest of Britain to other companies in June 2005.

Through National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, the company operates the high-voltage electricity transmission network across Great Britain, and owns the network in England and Wales.

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Bishop's Wood is part of National Grid's network of environmental education centres based on electricity substation sites around the UK.  Our centres are run in partnership with local education authorities, environmental charities and other organisations, and provide outdoor learning opportunities for schools and a range of activities and training for adults, community groups and companies.

National Grid environmental education centre sites range in size from a few acres in an urban setting to 80 acres of meadows and ancient woodland.  All provide a safe and secure environment for all age groups to learn about their natural world.