Campaign idea: Simon surveys Yorkshire butterflies
After retiring from a demanding career, Simon found quiet purpose and better wellbeing by surveying butterflies across East Yorkshire.
This story
Simon retired as an oil company chief geologist after a fractious end to his working life. Wanting to spend more time in the countryside, he volunteered to run weekly butterfly surveys on a small chalk quarry reserve near his home. In his first year, he recorded 18 different butterfly species and found the quiet routine helped his wellbeing.
Where it happens
East Yorkshire
The charity
- Charity: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Registration number: 210807
- Based in: Yorkshire