De Vlinderstichting

Dutch Butterfly Conservation, the name De Vlinderstichting uses outside the Netherlands, was founded in 1983, with conservation and restoration of the Dutch butterfly fauna as its chief aims. Since then, it has extended those aims to include dragonflies and moths. Furthermore, our area of activity has grown over the border, where we now work with sister organizations in Europe. Conservation is of great urgency, because the numbers of these insects have been decreasing drastically since the beginning of the twentieth century. Our work is only possible with the help of more than 1500 volunteers, and the financial support of those who donate to our cause, at present, numbering some 6000.