Anyone looking to discover the location of rare moths and other species can head to Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve this weekend.

Marches Mosses BogLIFE’ will be hosting a talk about the many insects that live on the reserve, near Whitchurch, at 11am and it will be led by Natural England volunteer Barry Probin, who will tell humorous anecdotes about his time in the mosses and give tips on where more of the rare species can be found.

Peter Bowyer, senior manager at the reserve, said: “Many of the species illustrated are rare nationally.

.Fenn’s, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses provide a haven for them, one that is open for us all to enjoy.”

Extensive restoration work to the mosses by partnering with Natural Resources Wales and Shropshire Wildlife Trust has meant that the rare butterflies and dragonflies now thrive in the area.

Anyone wishing to attended will need to book to attend the free event , and to do so, call 01948 880362 or email info.whixall@naturalengland.org.uk

Meanwhile, The Guardian’s country diarist will be visiting Whitchurch on Wednesday, February 14 to give a talk entitled “Ancient Woods”.

Derek Niemann's talk will focus on the topic of the threats to ancient woodlands such as the planned High Speed Two (HS2) rail network.

Derek is also the author of books “Birds in a Cage” and the recently published 'A Tale of Trees: The Battle to Save Britain’s Ancient Woodland'.

The talk is being arranged by Shropshire Wildlife Trust and will take place at 7.30pm at Whitchurch Infant and Nursery School in Station Road.

Tickets are£3 for adults, £2 for Wildlife Trust members, and £1 for under 18s, including tea and coffee.