Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Location: Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve, Lexington Co., SC

• Meeting Spot: Meet in the parking area next to Bethel United Methodist Church. The church address is 811 Peachtree Rock Road, Lexington, SC, 29073. The GPS coordinates are: 33.8334, -81.2012.
• Meeting Time: 10:00 am – to 3:00 pm

Description: Peachtree Rock is a 460-acre Heritage Preserve in Lexington County, South Carolina. We will look for the colony of Brown Elfin and other early-season butterflies.

Target Species: Brown Elfin

Notes: There are no facilities at this site, but gas stations are nearby. Walk difficulty is easy to moderate. Please bring water, lunch, binoculars, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen, bug spray, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.

Trip Leader: John Demko

Lodging & Dining Recommendations: N/A

Sign-up: Please contact John Demko at Leveljohn7@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above.