The
aim of the project is to raise awareness of the many local species
of butterflies and moths especially those species identified in
the local biodiversity action plan.
Sand Palace Arts ran workshops in June and July in 5 local schools.
The workshops began with an introductory talk by Kiri Howells
from the National Trust. Children then chose a butterfly or moth
to make using willow and tissue paper.
Further
workshops were held weekly during the summer holidays in Pembroke
and Monkton for children and adults. During these workshops 4 giant
and over 100 smaller butterflies and moths were made. The giant structures
displayed represent the Silver Studded Blue, The Marsh Fritillary
(both important local species) The Peacock and The Emperor Moth.
Just
for comparison below is the genuine article!
All
the work came together in a spectacular procession on the Commons,
Pembroke as part of the towns’ festival accompanied by the lively
sounds of ‘Wonderbrass’
The
butterflies and moths will now form an exhibition to be toured to
venues in Pembrokeshire.
The project was supported by Environment Wales and
Awards for All Wales. With thanks to Pembroke 21c for the exhibition
space, Bob Haycock from Countryside Council for Wales for use of
images and advice, Kiri Howells from the National Trust, Pembrokeshire
Lepidoptera and Butterfly Conservation Wales, Gwen Griffiths and
Annie Haycock for photography and filming.
