As part of its exciting new Moths Count project, Butterfly Conservation is working in partnership with Colby Woodland Garden to show people how easy it is to find moths, and how to identify the amazing variety that can be found in just an hour or so. The event will be held at the gardens on Wednesday, July 4, at 8.30 pm and on Thursday, July 5, at 10 am, and led by expert Ron Elliot. Moths Count aims to show that moths are an important and fascinating part of our wildlife. They far outnumber butterflies and can be just as beautiful and colourful. Many moths even fly around in the daytime. Hundreds of different species live and breed in ordinary back gardens, where they and their caterpillars are vital food for garden birds and their young. Because they are so widespread, varied and easy to catch, moths are also very valuable for showing us how healthy the environment is. This is one of the reasons that the project wants people of all ages all over the country to start taking notice of the moths around them, and to become 'citizen scientists', helping to build an understanding of wildlife and our environment. The event will provide an introduction to moths, and include moth trapping (moths are released unharmed after each event). You will also be given an information pack to show you simple ways to discover moths in your own garden, help you to identify them, and learn more about this fascinating world. The event is free to everyone - and there will be no admission charge to the gardens for participants. You just need stout footwear, suitable clothing, and a torch.Meet in the Colby Woodland Garden car park - whatever the weather! For further information, telephone Colby Garden on 01834 811885. The event is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and other donors. You can find out more about the project at http://www.mothscount.org">www.mothscount.org.