SAVE THE DATES!

Dates:  Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026

Location:  Sandhills Game Land, Hoke, Moore, Richmond and Scotland Counties, NC

• Meeting Time:  10:00 am – to 4:00 pm (tentative)
• Meeting Spot:   TBD

Description: The scenic Sandhills Game Land encompasses 63,061 acres across Hoke, Moore, Richmond, and Scotland counties in North Carolina, with 32,235 acres being in Richmond County. The Game Land is one of the largest remaining examples of a Longleaf Pine ecosystem in North Carolina. There is approximately 6700 acres of Oak/Hickory dominant forestland on the Game Land.

Target Species:  Fall butterflies

Notes:  Please bring water, lunch, binoculars, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen, bug spray, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.

Trip Leaders:  Harry LeGrand and Lori Arent

Lodging & Dining Recommendations:  TBD

Sign-up:  Please contact Harry LeGrand at hlegrandjr@gmail.com or Lori Arent at ljarent1@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above.

Directions:  TBD