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SUMMARY:Coastal North Carolina\, Dare County (NC)
DESCRIPTION:This full Carolina Butterfly Society 2-day field trip will be held in coastal North Carolina where we plan on visiting several different locations. Our target butterfly species varies by location and are listed below. The leaders are Harry LeGrand and Lori Arent. \nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025 – Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge – Meet at the small parking lot on the left side of Pamlico Road\, about 200 yards from US 264\, which is on the south side of the Dare County mainland (GPS coordinates 35.6132\, -75.83282). Meet at 10:00 am. This is near the southern end of the large loop of US 264\, about 7-8 miles south of Stumpy Point. Note that Pamlico Road is a single-track gravel road\, and thus parking along the road is likely impossible; even parking along or very close to US 264 might be tricky or unfeasible. \nTargets: Palatka\, Aaron’s\, Berry’s\, Yehl\, Dion\, Broad-winged\, Twin-spot\, Tawny-edged\, and Carolina Roadside skippers. \nWe will have lunch in the field. There are no restrooms here. Depending on our time and success\, whether the roadsides have been mowed\, whether coastal storms have damaged the vegetation and the road\, etc.\, we MAY make a short drive to a different site in the afternoon\, on the northern side of US 264. That site has a different set of flowers — more Mistflower instead of the dominant Bitter Sneezeweed at Pamlico Road. If the roadsides have not been mowed or otherwise impacted\, the target species are about the same; there is a higher chance (but still iffy) of Berry’s Skipper here\, but less chance for brackish marsh species like Aaron’s Skipper. Just before the end of the day\, we plan a brief stop to check the Lantanas at the Roanoke Island Visitor Center. \nSunday\, September 7\, 2025 – Various sites on the Dare County Outer Banks in the Kill Devil Hills\, Duck\, and Southern Shores areas; and perhaps also including a long drive to central mainland Currituck County – Meet at the large parking lot of Lowe’s Home Improvement\, in the corner closest to US 158 and West Landing Drive (GPS coordinates 36.02594\, -75.66886)\, in Kill Devil Hills. Meet at 9:00 am. The turn off US 158\, the main north-south highway on the Banks\, is the first major road to the west after passing the Wright Brothers National Memorial if driving from the south. If driving from the north\, Lowe’s is just before you reach the Memorial. \nTargets: Dukes’ Skipper\, Eastern Giant Swallowtail\, Brazilian Skipper. \nAt the meeting place\, we will need to review what uncommon/rare species have been recently seen in the area\, as this information will determine where we visit. We hope to find Dukes’ Skipper in the Duck area\, as a few were seen in late July or early August and have been seen there years ago as well. If missed there\, some or many folks may want to make the rather long drive to central Currituck County\, where a rather large colony of Dukes’ Skipper has been seen in September in the past few years. We expect to visit a few gardens and other plantings in the Duck area to search for the Giant Swallowtail and the rare and sporadic Brazilian Skipper\, and other species. \nLunch will presumably be in the field\, but as there are numerous fast-food restaurants along US 158\, with restrooms. Details for Sunday afternoon are wide open and will be determined by the successes of the morning. \nFor lodging\, most of you have hopefully already made motel/hotel reservations\, as this trip was announced in late winter or early spring. Certainly\, lodging on the Outer Banks\, and less so at Manteo on Roanoke Island\, is expensive in early September\, and many or most of these may well be already booked completely. \nAs stated previously\, Harry LeGrand and Lori Arent will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Harry at hlegrandjr@gmail.com or Lori at ljarent1@gmail.com if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/coastal-north-carolina-dare-county-nc/
LOCATION:Alligator River NWR Meeting Location\, 35.61382\, -75.83282
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Harry LeGrand":MAILTO:hlegrandjr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
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SUMMARY:Fort Macon SP\, Croatan NF\, Holly Shelter Game Land (NC)
DESCRIPTION:This full Carolina Butterfly Society 2-day field trip will be held in eastern North Carolina where we plan on visiting three different locations. Our target butterfly species varies by location and are listed below. The leader is Harry LeGrand and possibly Lori Arent. \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025: Meet at Fort Macon State Park\, at the Coastal Education Center parking lot at the end of East Fort Macon Rd\, Atlantic Beach\, NC (GPS coordinates 34.6977\, -76.6787). Meet at 10:00 am. Target species is Crystal Skipper\, which should be easy; not many other species are present at this time of year here; Henry’s Elfin (unlikely). Probably eat lunch at the visitor center\, outside on benches. Restrooms are available inside the visitor center. (They are not available in Croatan\, so best to eat and use the restroom here.) \nAfter lunch\, we will travel to several sites in Croatan National Forest\, such as Millis Road in Carteret County\, and then much farther north to Little Road in Craven County. Millis Road and Little Road are gravel but should be fine for about all vehicles. \nTarget species are Carolina Roadside-Skipper\, Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper\, Intricate Satyr\, and Holly Azure. Little field work occurs in the forest in spring\, and few flowers are blooming then\, so we have little previous data here for April. Thus\, expectations are low but hopes are high! \nSunday\, April 13\, 2025: Holly Shelter Game Land. Meet at the eastern end of the Topsail Baptist Church parking lot\, closest to the entrance road to the game land\, on US 17 (GPS coordinates 34.4099\, -77.6571). Meet at 10:00 am. This is about 4 miles northeast of Hampstead. Note that there is another church immediately to the southwest\, on the same side (north) of the highway. Obviously\, don’t park there; park at the church lot at Topsail church where you can literally see the entrance road to the game land. As this is a Sunday\, there likely will be some churchgoers parking in the lot closer to the church anyway. \nIt may well be a bit too early and “dewy”/cool to start butterflying\, so be prepared to look for birds such as Red-cockaded Woodpecker and Bachman’s Sparrow\, and look for wildflowers and carnivorous plants\, until things warm up. We will carpool here\, as the gravel/dirt roads are usually fine for most vehicles but occasionally there are sandy places or wet spots in the road. \nTarget species (all formerly regular but now may be difficult) are Frosted Elfin\, Yucca Giant-Skipper\, Reversed Roadside-Skipper\, Dusky Roadside-Skipper. Other targets are Dusted Skipper\, Holly Azure. It might be slightly early for Little Metalmark\, which is regular by late April. We will have lunch in the field. There are no restrooms here (or in Croatan). The gate is “always” open in April but is closed from May to about Labor Day; this helps deter Venus Flytrap poaching. So\, yes\, we may well look for flytraps here\, but they won’t be in bloom. \nThere are many motels in Jacksonville\, which is a good midway point between these two trips. Of course\, people may want lodging the day before in the Morehead City or Havelock areas\, or the Wilmington area after Holly Shelter. \nAs stated previously\, Harry LeGrand will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Harry at the email address below if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/fort-macon-sp-croatan-nf-holly-shelter-game-land-nc/
LOCATION:Fort Macon SP Coastal Education Center\, 34.6977\, -76.6787
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Harry LeGrand":MAILTO:hlegrandjr@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Southern 8ths Farm & Cheraw SP (Chesterfield Co.\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 23\, 2025\, tentative plans are for Tom Austin to lead a second-day SCAN trip to a new Southern 8ths property from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Brad Turley\, the Southern 8ths Farm owner\, is in the process of buying land in Chesterfield County\, adjacent to Cheraw State Park\, located roughly at GPS coordinates 34.6604\, -79.8907. He is interested in getting some eyes on that property while we’re in the area. A specific meeting location will be provided later. \nAfterwards\, those who wish can head over to Cheraw State Park in Patrick\, SC on Society Hill Road.  The GPS coordinates for the meeting location are 34.6196\, -79.9452. The target species are Brown Elfin\, Henry’s Elfin\, Hessel’s Hairstreak and Great Purple Hairstreak. There is also an option\, if time permits and there is interest\, to go to Carolina Sandhills NWR to look for Frosted Elfin. Walking is off trail and easy. \nThere are no restroom facilities. Tom Austin will lead the Southern 8ths walk and Dave and Marty Kastner will lead the Cheraw State Park walk and\, if we go\, Carolina Sandhills NWR walk. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Tom or Marty at one of the email addresses below if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. For any of these walks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/southern-8ths-farm-cheraw-sp-chesterfield-co-sc/
LOCATION:Southern 8ths New Property\, 34.6604\, -79.8907
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Southern 8ths Farm (Chesterfield\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\, there will be a joint field trip between CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) and SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists). The trip leader for both groups will be Tom Austin\, President of CBS and Database Manager for SCAN\, and staff from Southern 8ths Farm. Southern 8ths Farm staff will escort us throughout the property. Southern 8ths Farm is a private conservation property and the home of the Carolina Wildlands Foundation. Southern 8ths Farm is located on the SC/NC border primarily in Chesterfield County\, SC with a portion of the property extending into Anson County\, NC. The property sits on Thompson Creek in an ecoregional and geological boundary straddling the fall line just above the Sandhills. This unique geology has birthed a rich diversity of native plant communities and Coastal Wildlands Foundation has done extensive work to restore prairie habitat across the property. CBS is working with Southern 8ths Farm to help them create an introductory field guide on their butterfly diversity for their outreach and education programs. \nTarget Species include: Common Sootywing\, Falcate Orangetip\, Orange Sulphur\, Clouded Sulphur\, Harvester\, and Southern Skipperling. CBS is working with Southern 8ths Farm to catalogue and document as many butterfly species as we can on the property. So\, an emphasis for the day will be placed on adding news species to the site’s biodiversity list in addition to surveys for target species. \nLearn More about Southern 8ths Farm and the Carolina Wildlands Foundation at the website listed below. A video about Thompson Creek and the geology of the region can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/1002041941 \nThere are restrooms on site. On-site camping is permitted. There are 10 RV pads available on site with power hook-ups (no wastewater) and the ability for on-site camping. There are two guest rooms available at Southern 8ths Farm\, which can be rented for $149/night. (Contact Southern 8ths Farm directly to reserve.) The nearest hotels are 20-30 miles away in Cheraw SC\, Rockingham NC\, and Monroe NC. \nAs previously stated\, Tom Austin will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Tom at the email address below if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \n Participants will need to sign a waiver with Carolina Wildlands Foundation in order to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/southern-8ths-farm-chesterfield-sc-2/
LOCATION:Southern 8ths Farm Learning Center\, 34.79584\, -80.15313
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
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SUMMARY:Bio Way Farm & Tall Pines WMA (Ware Shoals & Cleveland\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 21\, 2024 – Bio Way Farm \nWe will meet at Bio Way Farm at 9:00 AM and explore until around 3:00 PM. The address is 197 Bio Way\, Ware Shoals\, SC 29692 (or GPS coordinates 34.46988\, -82.25832). The GPS coordinates for the driveway entrance on Bio Way are 34.47029\, -82.25867. \nWe will walk the roads and trails of a 120-acre organic farm that is managed for ecological restoration and biodiversity. There is a mix of upland meadows and forest habitat as well as a 5-acre lake and riparian zones to explore. Walking difficulty level is easy to moderate. There is a restroom and drinking water at our meeting location. Gas and food are nearby. There is no cost. \nAdditional information about Bio Way Farm can be found at: https://www.biowayfarm.com \nSunday September 22\, 2024 – Tall Pines WMA (Wildlife Management Area) \nWe will meet at the parking area at 10:00 AM and explore until around 3:00 PM. The address is 556-638 Moody Bridge Rd\, Cleveland\, SC 29635 (or GPS coordinates 35.06417\, -82.56880). \nTall Pines WMA is a 1\,757-acre SCDNR property. We will walk the gated roads which contain a mix of habitats. There is also a SC Native Plant Society owned site nearby which we will have the option to explore. Walking difficulty level should be easy to moderate but some recent reviews state that the trails are not well marked and\, in some cases\, overgrown and with trees down. There does not appear to be a restroom onsite. Gas and food are nearby. There is no cost. \nAdditional information about Tall Pines WMA can be found at: https://www2.dnr.sc.gov/managedlands/managedland/managedland/766 or https://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/2019/feb/feb15_tallpines.php \nTarget Species – Over 30 species have been identified at Bio Way Farm with many more possibilities to be discovered. Laurens County is an under sampled area of South Carolina so\, while at Bio Way Farm\, perhaps we can fill in some of the species “holes” on the range maps. Use the link below to access the Bio Way iNaturalist page to view past sightings. Possible butterflies at Tall Pines WMA in Greenville County are the Diana Fritillary and other Piedmont and Mountain species. \nhttps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bio-way-farm-ware-shoals-sc \nIt is recommended that you bring additional snacks\, food\, and beverages as during the walks we will be away from public facilities. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we may go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly species as possible. It is also recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring those other items you may need (camera\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.). \nThere are many accommodation options in the Greenville\, SC area\, which is located about midway between the 2 locations we will be exploring. For reference\, Bio Way Farm in Laurens County is about 45 to 50 minutes to the south of central Greenville whereas Tall Pines WMA in Greenville County is about 40 to 45 minutes to the north of central Greenville. \nChris Sermons\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, is the leader for these field trips. Please either contact Chris or register on the CBS website if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/bio-way-farm-tall-pines-wma-ware-shoals-cleveland-sc/
LOCATION:Bio Way Farm\, 197 Bio Way\, Ware Shoals\, SC\, 29692\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Sermons":MAILTO:biowayfarm@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T150000
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SUMMARY:Southern 8ths Farm (Chesterfield\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a full CBS field trip that will be to a new location for us in northeast South Carolina\, almost to the state line with North Carolina. We will meet our host\, Brad Turley\, at the GPS coordinates listed below at 9:00 AM. \nSouthern 8ths is located in an area of convergence\, where the Piedmont & Coastal Plain meet along the state line of North and South Carolina. This land is rich in American and natural history and has a history of horses being present since the late 18th century. The geophysical nature of these 1\,400 acres of preserved land has encouraged the growth of rolling pastures and fields\, diverse upland and bottom land hardwood forests and planted pine stands. The waters of Thompson Creek and its tributaries drop over shale bases to join the Great Pee Dee River and flow to the Atlantic. This land is home to reclaimed grass prairies full of insects and dappled sunlit woodland trails\, offering respite to birds\, mammals\, reptiles\, amphibians\, and humans. This “corridor of green” is a work-in-progress\, and it is teaching us about its future role in the survival of humankind and animal-kind. Per Tom Austin\, the organizer for this trip\, and referring to the map below\, the proposed “schedule” is as follows: \n9:00 – 9:30 AM\nMeet at the Learning Center (GPS coordinates 34.79584\, -80.15313)\, located behind the horse barns at 305 Lucious Davis Road for welcome\, introductions\, to use restrooms and fill up on water. On the map\, this is the reddish area between Points 5 and 2. The driveway entrance to the property is located at GPS Coordinates 34.79965\, -80.15423 on the south side of Lucious Davis Road. \n9:30 – 10:30 AM\nHead out via carpool to the Fireworks East/West and Red Banks Prairies\, our two most diverse Southeastern grasslands. They total over 15 acres and include a pond and some woods and should be loaded with butterflies. Folks will have plenty to explore there\, and some shade if they need it. This is the cleared area around Point 1 on the map. \n10:30 to 12 noon\nWalk along a wooded trail through mixed upland hardwoods and pines\, cross a small creek\, and head to Frances’ Field\, a smaller prairie with thinner\, drier soils and lots of natives\, and then to BJ’s Pond\, a mature wooded pond with some sunnier openings. The walk is west of Point 1 to the small prairie\, pond and back. \n12:30 – 1:30 PM\nCarpool back to cool off at the Learning Center for a brown-bag lunch-and-learn orientation / PowerPoint about Carolina Wildlands. \n1:30 – 3:00 PM\nIf people are up for it\, we could walk from the Learning Center on trails in the shadier alluvial forest along Thompson Creek\, passing several managed grasslands\, before heading home. This is the floodplain area west of Point 2 on the map. \nNoted nectar plants: Mountain Mint\, Wild Bergamot\, Roughleaf Sunflower\, Blazing Star\, Common Milkweed\, Butterfly Weed\, Brazilian Vervain\, Ironweeds\, Maryland Golden Aster\, Cottony Goldenaster\, Common Yellow Thistle\, Bull Thistle\, Late Boneset\, Blue Lobelia\, Black Eyed Susan\, and 7 species of Goldenrod. (I think we’ll be transitioning between the bloom times of most of these.) \nI think this walk is going to be nectar driven from what I recall about the property from late fall and the season. Sounds like we’ll be looking for Vervains\, Mountain-Mint\, and any Sunflowers and Blazing-stars coming into bloom. Should be Ironweed and Lobelia in the wetter areas too. Hopefully there’s some Prunella around too. \nIt is recommended that you bring additional snacks\, food\, and beverages as during the walks we will be away from public facilities. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we may go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly species as possible. It is also recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring those items you may need (camera\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.). \nThe closest cities to Southern 8ths Farm that have a selection of accommodations are 1) Cheraw\, SC\, about a 30 minute drive and 2) Rockingham\, NC\, about a 40 minute drive. \nTom Austin\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, made the arrangements for this field trip. Please either contact Tom or register on the CBS website if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/southern-8ths-farm-chesterfield-sc/
LOCATION:Southern 8ths Farm Learning Center\, 34.79584\, -80.15313
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000
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SUMMARY:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve & Sandhills Gamelands (NC)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 1\, 2024 – Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\nWe will meet at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve Visitor’s Center at 9:00 a.m. The visitor’s center address is 1024 N Fort Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC 28387 (with GPS coordinates listed on the website as 35.1470\, -79.3715). The GPS coordinates for the entrance to the visitor’s center from N Fort Bragg Road are 35.14681\, -79.37183. \nThis location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. Pathways are packed sand. We will likely visit the Paint Hill Tract while at Weymouth Woods\, and if time allows\, we may make a stop at Sandhills Community College. \nSunday June 2\, 2024 – Sandhills Gamelands\nWe will meet at the BP gas station in Hoffman\, NC at 9:00 a.m. The gas station address is 2183 Caddell Road\, Hoffman\, NC 28347 and the GPS coordinates are 35.02646\, -79.55963. \nFrom the gas station\, we will venture in to the Sandhills Gamelands to explore the various sand roads\, pine stands\, creeks\, and lakes to see what we can turn up. Road conditions in the Sandhills Gamelands can be tricky at times. The roads are sand and are fairly solid but after wet weather can be difficult. \nTarget species are the King’s and Edward’s Hairstreaks. Additional species commonly seen are Palamedes\, Spicebush\, and Tiger Swallowtails; Common Buckeyes\, Eastern Tailed Blues and Azures\, and assorted duskywings. \nIt is recommended that you bring additional snacks\, food\, and beverages as during the walks we will be away from public facilities. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we may go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly species as possible. It is also recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring those items you may need (camera\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.) to ensure a pleasant experience. \nRob Gilson\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, is the leader for these field trips. Please either contact Rob or register on the CBS website if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve-sandhills-gamelands-nc/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods – Sandhills NP\, 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Gilson":MAILTO:robert.gilson@faunaventures.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T134226Z
UID:6598-1713607200-1713715200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Western North Carolina - Duskywings\, Elfins\, Hairstreaks
DESCRIPTION:Due to the forecast for rainy weather all weekend\, this trip has been CANCELLED. \nThis full CBS 2-day field trip will be held in western North Carolina where we will visit two different locations. Our target species will be Duskywings\, Elfins\, Hairstreaks\, Cobweb Skipper and\, if we’re lucky\, possibly a “late” Olympia Marble. Pete Dixon will be our leader on both days. \nThe first day will be spent hiking on River Road and Polecat Hollow along the French Broad River outside of Hot Springs\, NC. The meeting location is Broadwing Farm\, 20 Berry Wills Road\, Hot Springs\, NC at 10:00 am. Park in front of the “event venue” building that’s located at 165 Broadwing Farm Lane\, Hot Springs\, NC (GPS coordinates 35.9008\, -82.8291). Use the following link https://www.broadwingfarmcabins.com/the-farm/directions/ for additional information and specific directions from nearby cities. Hiking level is easy and there are restrooms a short distance away. \nThe second day will be spent visiting sites in the Sandy Mush Game Lands which has a diversity of early successional and managed grassland habitats and creek bottoms. The meeting location is the parking lot on Bear Creek Road near Marshall\, NC at 10:00 am. There is no specific street address\, but the parking lot entrance (GPS coordinates 35.7271\, -82.7010) is located about 150 feet southwest of 2717 Bear Creek Road\, Marshall\, NC. The following Google Maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/crkdKUBGcAwrNuXe9/ can also be used to view the parking lot location. Hiking trails are easy but there are some hills. Restrooms are not available. \nFor places to stay overnight\, there are several rental cabins and B&Bs in the county and nearby. Mars Hill has a Comfort Inn\, and there is a Fairfield Inn in Weaverville (Buncombe County). For something unusual\, the old jail in Marshall is now a boutique hotel. Hot Springs has many short-term rental properties. Mars Hill\, Marshall\, Hot Springs\, and Weaverville each have a variety of restaurants and brewery taprooms. Weaverville is about 40 minutes from Broadwing Farm; Marshall is about 25 minutes; Mars Hill is about 35 minutes. Hot Springs is about 5 minutes away. Obviously\, there are many hotels and restaurants in Asheville\, which would be another 10 to 30 minutes\, depending on what area of Asheville you are in. If you want to try Hot Springs\, check with Mary Helen Adamson for lodging at 828-206-7010 or visit the website at https://hotspringsnc.org/. \nAs indicated above\, Pete Dixon\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, is the leader for these field trips.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/western-north-carolina-duskywings-elfins-hairstreaks/
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Dixon":MAILTO:pete555eliot@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20230518T215149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T215149Z
UID:6461-1689415200-1689526800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:NC Western Mountains - BRP (near Asheville\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a Full CBS Walk to the western mountains of North Carolina that will explore several areas along and around the BRP (Blue Ridge Parkway) near Asheville\, NC. We will meet both days at 10:00 at the Bent Creek River Park\, at 1610 Brevard Road\, Asheville\, NC 28806 (GPS coordinates 35.5015\, -82.5931)\, which is located about 100 yards south of the traffic light at the BRP entrance ramp. This meeting location will be our first opportunity to look for butterflies and a good place to leave vehicles (for those who prefer to carpool). \nThe plan for Saturday is to caravan up Bent Creek to the BRP\, travel south past Mount Pisgah to eventually make it to a USFS area called The Pink Beds. For Sunday we could drive further south along the BRP to higher elevations near Graveyard Fields and Black Balsam. Depending on the weather we may decide to go to the higher country on Saturday. \nSaturday Proposed Route and Locations \n\nStarting point @ Bent Creek River Park (address and/or GPS coordinates above).\nThen 2.7 miles to Hard Times Trailhead.\nNext\, follow Bent Creek Gap Road for 4.8 miles to Bent Creek Gap to access the BRP.\nContinue south on the BRP for 10 miles to Fryingpan Mountain Lookout tower.\nContinue south on the BRP & Hwy 276\, for 8 miles to the Pink Beds near the Cradle of Forestry.\nThere are two options for returning to the starting point. The first is going back the way we came. The other is to follow the gravel USFS Yellow Gap Road for 10 miles to the North Mills River Campground\, then taking North Mills River Road and Hwy 191 back to Bent Creek River Park.\n\nSunday Proposed Route and Locations \n\nMeet again at Bent Creek River Park (address and/or GPS coordinates above)\nDrive south on the BRP 44 miles to Black Balsam Knob parking area.\n\nPlease bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Sparrel Wood will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Sparrel at sparrel88@gmail.com if you plan on attending. \nFollowing is a link to booking.com for lodging near the starting location.\nThe 10 best hotels near North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville\, United States of America (booking.com)
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/nc-western-mountains-brp-near-asheville-nc/
LOCATION:Bent Creek River Park\, 1610 Brevard Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20230302T193820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T193820Z
UID:6004-1680008400-1680105600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Mountains – Olympia Marble (Western Madison County\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:Below are the details for the upcoming field trip to western Madison County in North Carolina. This event is limited to current members of CBS in good standing (with membership dues paid for 2023). As stated below\, this trip is limited to 15 participants (on a first-come\, first-served basis) so you are encouraged to reserve your spot early. If you are interested in attending but are unsure of your membership standing\, please send an email to Dave Kastner (at the address below) and he will let you know your status. If you are not currently an up-to-date member\, you can renew your membership and will be placed on the participant list after dues are received. \n===== Start of Trip Information ===== \nThis trip is limited to 15 participants. A wait list will be kept in case of cancellations. \nTarget Species: \n\nProbable – Silvery Blue\, Olympia Marble\, Elfins (Eastern Pine\, Brown\, Henry’s)\, West Virginia White\, Common Roadside Skipper\, Hairstreaks\, Duskywings\, Zebra Swallowtail.\nPossible – Northern Crescent\, Early Hairstreak\, Gulf Fritillary.\nUnlikely – Cobweb Skipper (current early record April 9).\n\nThe exact locations of the Olympia Marble populations are NOT TO BE DISCLOSED. You must agree in order to join this trip. \nThe entire trip will be in western Madison County. Pete Dixon will be your leader. Those wishing to attend\, please email Dave Kastner (kastners@aol.com)\, who will verify your CBS membership and forward your email to Pete. Pete will send participants the directions to his farm\, where the trip will start both days. \nThe first day (Tuesday) trip will start at 1:00 by carpooling in 4 cars from Pete’s farm. Expect to be back to the farm by 5:00. The second day\, Wednesday\, will start at a morning time that Pete will set on Tuesday\, based on predicted temperatures and amount of sun. The trip will end at about 4:00 for everyone. Carpooling will be based on the different times people need to leave for their drive back home. \nFor those who plan to arrive early on Tuesday\, Pete can send you the website/directions for a trail that is on your way to his farm where Olympia Marbles have recently been discovered. The trail is about a mile round trip. \nFor places to stay overnight\, there are several rental cabins and B&Bs in the county. Pete has 2 rental cabins on his farm\, and there are several others nearby. Mars Hill has a Comfort Inn\, and there is a Fairfield Inn in Weaverville (Buncombe County). For something unusual\, the old jail in Marshall is now a boutique hotel. Hot Springs has many short-term rental properties. Mars Hill\, Marshall\, Hot Springs\, and Weaverville each have a variety of restaurants and brewery taprooms. Weaverville is 40 min. to Pete’s farm; Marshall is 25 min; Mars Hill is 35 min. Hot Springs is 15 min. Obviously\, there are many hotels and restaurants in Asheville\, which would be another 10 to 30 min.\, depending on what area of Asheville you are in. \nThe planner for this field trip is Gail Lankford\, who regrets she will not be able to attend. Feel free to contact her before March 20 at whocooksforyou64@gmail.com for more information. \nThe proposed rain date for this trip is April 4 and 5. \n===== End of Trip Information =====
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/blue-ridge-mountains-olympia-marble-western-madison-county-nc/
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Lankford":MAILTO:whocooksforyou64@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20210309T032754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T183310Z
UID:3612-1618653600-1618758000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Francis Marion National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Our first field trip of the year will be on Saturday and Sunday\, April 17 and 18\, to the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina. Proposed times for both days will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nOn Saturday\, we will meet on I’on Swamp Road which is directly off Highway 17 N. The GPS coordinates are 32.972848\, -79.673653. Target species are Henry’s Elfin and other spring butterflies. We will walk along I’on Swamp Road and I’on Swamp Trail. If there is interest for a Sunday walk\, we will meet at the intersection of Highway 41 and Hoover Road in Huger\, South Carolina. \nThe pace will be easy and the terrain not difficult although there are roots along the I’on Swamp Trail. No restrooms are on site. Bring binoculars\, water\, field guides\, lunch and insect repellant. \nAlison Smith and Tom Austin will lead. Contact Alison Smith if you plan to attend: sweetgrassess@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/francis-marion-national-forest/
LOCATION:Francis Marion NF I’on Swamp Road\, 32.972848\, -79.673653
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Smith":MAILTO:sweetgrassess@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20200309T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T230441Z
UID:3038-1597572000-1597590000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Cherokee County - 2nd Day
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution\, this walk has been CANCELLED.  \nDetails will be posted as they are finalized. Dennis Forsythe and Doug Allen will be our leaders.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/cherokee-county-2nd-day/
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20200309T175639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T230353Z
UID:3034-1597485600-1597503600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Cherokee County - 1st Day
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution\, this walk has been CANCELLED.  \nDetails will be posted as they are finalized. Dennis Forsythe and Doug Allen will be our leaders.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/cherokee-county-1st-day/
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20200229T213152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T201420Z
UID:2989-1584873000-1584892800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Palachucola WMA and/or Hamilton Ridge WMA\, Hampton County\, SC
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to extensive flooding and a lack of nectar sources in both the Palachucola WMA and Hamilton Ridge WMA\, this trip has been CANCELLED. We will instead explore the Timmerman Trail in Cayce\, South Carolina on 2/21/20. Please refer to the Timmerman Trail event entry for details. \nWe will explore Palachucola WMA and/or Hamilton Ridge WMA from 10:30-4:00 or until you need to leave.  Prior to entering Palachucola WMA\, please meet at the intersection of Orangeburg Road (County Road S-25-19) and Augusta Stagecoach Road (County Road S-25-20).  Alison Smith and Tom Austin will lead this walk. \nPlease let us know if you are coming in case plans or meeting places change.  You may sign up on the CBS website or email Marty Kastner at kastners@aol.com.  Bring your camera\, binoculars\, field guide\, lunch\, snacks\, water and bug spray.  Long pants and close toed shoes are recommended.  We will be driving to several locations and getting out to look around.  Walking level is easy.  There are no restrooms.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/palachucola-wma/
LOCATION:Palachucola WMA\, 32.612785\, -81.273970
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Smith":MAILTO:sweetgrassess@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20200226T231815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T201125Z
UID:2976-1584786600-1584806400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - James W. Webb WMA\, Hampton County\, SC
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to extensive flooding and a lack of nectar sources in the James W. Webb WMA\, this trip has been CANCELLED. We will instead explore the Timmerman Trail in Cayce\, South Carolina on this same date. Please refer to the Timmerman Trail event entry for details. \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society’s first field trips of the 2020 season will be held on March 21 and 22 in Hampton County\, SC.  There are three Wildlife Management Areas adjacent to each other for us to investigate. \nOn Saturday\, March 21\, we will go to the James W. Webb WMA from 10:30-4:00.  The entrance to the center is 2.7 miles from Garnett off Augusta Stagecoach Road (more complete directions are below).  We will meet at the office.  Last year at this time we saw 25+ species at Webb including the Seminole Texan Crescent.  Marty and Dave Kastner will lead this part of the walk. \nOn Sunday\, March 22\, we will explore Palachucola WMA and/or Hamilton Ridge WMA from 10:30-4:00 or until you need to leave.  Please meet at the intersection of Orangeburg Road and Augusta Stagecoach Road.  Alison Smith and Tom Austin will lead this walk. \nIf you would like to stay overnight\, the closest hotels are in Ridgeland\, SC which is about 30 minutes from Webb WMA. \nPlease let us know if you are coming in case plans change.  You may sign up on the CBS website or email Marty at kastners@aol.com.  Bring your camera\, binoculars\, field guide\, lunch\, snacks\, water and bug spray.  Long pants and close toed shoes are recommended.  We will be driving to several locations and getting out to look around.  Walking level is easy.  There are no restrooms. \nDirections to James W. Webb WMA Office – Address: 1282 Webb Avenue\, Garnett\, SC 29922 GPS Coordinates: Latitude = 32.608860\, Longitude = -81.301580 \n\nFrom Columbia – Take Highway 321 South to Garnett.  In Garnett the road will fork. Stay right on HWY 119.  Turn right onto Augusta Stagecoach Road (S-20)\, cross the railroad tracks and go approximately 2.6 miles.  Webb WMA entrance is on the left.  Follow Webb Avenue 1.5 miles to the office.\nFrom I-95 – Take exit 21 for SC 336 towards Ridgeland.  Turn right onto SC 336 and right onto US 321 N.  Turn left onto Augusta Stage Road and follow it to the Webb WMA entrance on the left.  Follow Webb Avenue 1.5 miles to the office.\nFrom Aiken – Take Old Barnwell Rd\, US-278 E\, 7 Pines Rd\, Patterson Mill Rd\, … and SC-3 to County Rd S-25-19/Orangeburg Rd in Hampton County.  Turn left onto Augusta Stagecoach Road and right onto Webb Avenue and follow it 1.5 miles to the office.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/james-w-webb-wma/
LOCATION:James W. Webb WMA Office\, 32.608860\, -81.301580
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20190311T194157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T152351Z
UID:2164-1566640800-1566745200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Savannah NWR and Tillman Sand Ridge HP
DESCRIPTION:We will look for wetland skippers and southern strays mainly at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday and the Tillman Sandridge Heritage Preserve and Becks Ferry Landing on Sunday. \nSATURDAY WALK CANCELLED – Due to a lack of nectar and butterflies\, the Saturday walk has been cancelled!   Saturday\, August 24\, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM   –   Meet at the Savannah NWR Visitor Center located at 694 Beech Hill Ln\, off Highway 17 (Speedway Boulevard) to the South of Hardeeville\, South Carolina. GPS coordinates for the visitor center are 32.172766\, -81.076097. \nSunday\, August 25\, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM   –   Meet at the Exxon Station just north of the junction of US Highway 321 (Cotton Hill Road) and SC Highway 336 (Tillman Road). GPS coordinates for the Exxon station are 32.463760\, -81.107259. \nThere are restroom at the refuge and the Exxon Station. Walks will be along level sand and paved roads. Bring lunch\, field guide\, binoculars\, water\, sun screen\, insect repellent\, etc. Dennis Forsythe will lead.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/savannah-nwr-and-tillman-sand-ridge-hp/
LOCATION:Tillman Sand Ridge Meeting Location\, 32.463760\, -81.107259
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20190506T145112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T145112Z
UID:2366-1563703200-1563721200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Oconee County\, SC - Northeast Location
DESCRIPTION:We will look\, drive and walk various forest roads in the Oconee County section of the Andrew Pickens District of the Sumter National Forest for uncommon species like Diana Fritillary\, Golden Banded-Skipper and Mottled Duskywing. \nMeet at the Mountain Top Trading Post located at the junction of Highway 28 S and Whetstone Road (State Road S-37-193). \nWe will ride and walk along forest roads and the pace should be easy. There are no restrooms at these locations. \nBring water\, binoculars\, field guides\, sun screen\, insect repellent and lunch. \nIf you plan on staying in the vicinity for the weekend\, hotels are available in Anderson\, Clemson\, Easly\, Seneca and Walhalla.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/oconee-county-sc-northeast-location/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Trading Post\, Mountain Rest\, SC\, 5251 Whetstone Road\, Mountain Rest\, SC\, 29664\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20190310T231419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T162925Z
UID:2157-1563616800-1563634800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Oconee County\, SC - Southwest Location
DESCRIPTION:We will look\, drive and walk various forest roads in the Oconee County section of the Andrew Pickens District of the Sumter National Forest for uncommon species like Diana Fritillary\, Golden Banded-Skipper and Mottled Duskywing. \nMeet at the junction of Long Creek Highway (Highway 76) and Spy Rock Road (State Road S-37-748). This is about 10 miles northwest of Westminster\, South Carolina\, just past the Brasstown Baptist Church on the left if heading north on Long Creek Highway. \nWe will ride and walk along forest roads and the pace should be easy.  There are no restrooms at these locations.   \nBring water\, binoculars\, field guides\, sun screen\, insect repellent and lunch. \nIf you plan on staying in the vicinity for the weekend\, hotels are available in Anderson\, Clemson\, Easly\, Seneca and Walhalla.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/oconee-county-sc/
LOCATION:Sumter National Forest\, Andrew Pickens District SW\, 34.754116\, -83.237327
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20190310T225215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T211054Z
UID:2153-1555232400-1555344000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Mountain Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:If you want to add spring mountain specialties to your NC list\, this just might be your chance. Our local Asheville-area butterflying group will take you to our hotspots for Silvery Blues\, Cobweb Skippers\, Mottled Duskywings\, Olympia Marbles\, Hairstreaks\, Elfins\, and many others.  \nSunday\, April 14\, we will cover some of the Sandy Mush Game Lands in Buncombe County. On Monday\, April 15\, we will be in the Hot Springs area of Madison County. Total species seen should be about 40. \nBe aware that we will walk about 4 miles in Sandy Mush. Both Bear Creek and Cedar Hill areas are hilly and a mile in and a mile back out. We drive between gated areas. It can be very muddy. Hiking poles recommended. All areas of Hot Springs are mostly flat on dirt roads and in meadows. \nOf course\, weather is very dicey this time of year. By Thursday\, April 11\, I should know if the trip needs postponing due to rain. Rain dates will be two consecutive days between April 15 and 19\, chosen by the best forecast.  \nIf we are able to keep the dates of April 14/15\, anyone wanting to drive up Saturday may find some butterfly action on the Blue Ridge Parkway or around the NC Arboretum. Sandy Mush is 20 – 35 min. from exit 19 off I-26 west in Weaverville\, our morning meeting place for those staying nearby; Hot Springs is 45 min. from Weaverville. There is a Days Inn at exit 23 off I-26. There are also B&Bs in both Weaverville and Hot Springs. Pete Dixon has cabins for rent on his farm\, which is one of our sites to visit in Hot Springs. I can send further info to anyone interested.  \nPlease contact Gail Lankford (see below) if you have questions\, or to sign up for the outing. I will need to know who to expect by April 10. There will be an agreement to sign for this trip. You must agree to never collect or harm any species at any site we visit\, and agree that you will not reveal the specific sites containing the Cobweb Skippers or the small population of Olympia Marbles to anyone in the future. \nGail Lankford\nwhocooksforyou64@gmail.com\, 828-645-4690 (land line; no text)
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/north-carolina-mountain-field-trip/
LOCATION:NC Mountain Field Trips – Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot\, 173 Weaver Blvd\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Lankford":MAILTO:whocooksforyou64@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20180512T173808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T210218Z
UID:1518-1535274000-1535299200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sunday - Cataloochee Valley\, Great Smokey Mountain National Park
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday we will go to Cataloochee Valley\, part of GSMNP. Another gorgeous area with plenty of areas that yield butterflies. Targets are American Copper and Diana Fritillary. There will be lots of Ironweed with skippers. Elk and bear sightings are very possible. \nThe meeting place will againbe the Pilot Station just north on Hwy. 209\, exit 24 off I-40 west. The nearest town is Waynesville\, NC. A motel near Hwy. 276 (Jonathan Creek Rd) intersection with Hwy. 19 (Dellwood Rd) would be convenient. There is also a Days Inn and a Quality Inn off I-40 at Canton\, not too far east of the Pilot Station. Going into Waynesville on Hwy. 74 are many hotels\, plus several on Hwy. 19 around Lake Junaluska. We will also carpool from Asheville\, exit 44\, to the Pilot Station for those choosing to stay there\, as exit 44 has many hotels and restaurants. \nBring lunch\, snacks\, water\, binoculars\, camera and field guide. \nThere is no rain date for the weekend\, but if at least one of the days is to be dry and sunny\, we will butterfly that day. So if you plan to come\, watch the weather forecast closely.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sunday-cataloochee-valley-great-smokey-mountain-national-park/
LOCATION:Cataloochee Valley Trip – Pilot Station Meeting Place\, 3712 Crabtree Road\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Lankford":MAILTO:whocooksforyou64@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20180512T173128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T033229Z
UID:1441-1535189400-1535216400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Saturday -- Harmon Den/Max Patch
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday we will spend the day in the Harmon Den/Max Patch area north of I-40.  The meeting place will be the Pilot Station just north on Hwy. 209\, exit 24 off I-40 west.  The nearest town is Waynesville\, NC.  A motel near Hwy. 276 (Jonathan Creek Rd) intersection with Hwy. 19 (Dellwood Rd) would be convenient.  There is also a Days Inn and a Quality Inn off I-40 at Canton\, not too far east of the Pilot Station.  Going into Waynesville on Hwy. 74 are many hotels\, plus several on Hwy. 19 around Lake Junaluska.  We will also carpool from Asheville\, exit 44\, to the Pilot Station for those choosing to stay there\, as exit 44 has many hotels and restaurants. \nThere is no rain date for the weekend\, but if at least Saturday or Sunday is to be dry and sunny\, we will butterfly that day. So if you plan to come\, watch the weather forecast closely.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/saturday-harmon-den-max-patch/
LOCATION:Cataloochee Valley Trip – Pilot Station Meeting Place\, 3712 Crabtree Road\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Lankford":MAILTO:whocooksforyou64@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20180306T020637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T173415Z
UID:1327-1528018200-1528038000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Francis Marion NF Weekend - Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Members are to provide their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging. Members are responsible for paying for all costs associated with this field trip. \nWe will meet at the US Forest Visitor’s Center. There are no facilities at this location. You will need to bring lunch\, water\, bug spray\, guide books\, binoculars\, camera\, and any other items you will need to have a pleasant butterflying experience. It is recommended that your wear long sleeves\, pants\, hat\, sunscreen\, and sunglasses. Biting insects in some locations can be impressive. Path conditions are flat and sandy. It is recommended you wear sturdy shoes or hiking footwear. We will be mainly driving and stopping along dirt forest service roads\, all walking will be easy on level dirt\, gravel roads. \nWe will visit a number of locations depending on butterflying conditions. The nearest rest rooms are in Cainhoy about 15 mi away and Huger Campgrounds 4 mi above Huger. Note: Huger is pronounced U-Gee by the locals.  \nLodging accommodates can be found in the towns of N Charleston (40 mi)\, Mt Pleasant (30 mi)\, Charleston and Georgetown (25 mi). Some suggested dining options include See Wee Restaurant in Awendaw; T.W. Graham & Co. Seafood Restaurant\, Buckshots\, and McClellanville Diner in McClellanville. \nTarget species include but are not restricted to: Palamedes Swallowtail. King’s Hairstreak\, Little Metalmark\, Intricate Satyr\, Georgia Satyr\, White Checkered-Skipper\, Tropical Checkered-Skipper\, Tawny-edged Skipper\, Byssus Skipper\, Yehl Skipper\, Rare Skipper\, Broad-winged Skipper\, Duke’s Skipper\, Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper\, and Reversed Roadside-Skipper.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/francis-marion-nf-weekend-sunday/
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20180301T004142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T124252Z
UID:1293-1527931800-1527951600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Francis Marion NF Weekend - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Members are to provide their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging. Members are responsible for paying for travel costs associated with this field trip. \nWe will meet in the parking lot of the Santee Delta WMA -East. Please see the images below to help you find this obscure location. There isn’t an actual street address for you to use\, but there are coordinates that can be plugged into Google maps or a GPS device: 33°12’17.0″N\, 79°23’16.1″W (format: dd° mm’ ss.s”) or 33.204728\, -79.387817 (format: dd.ddddd°) \nHover over the images with your mouse to read a description of the image. The East parking lot is along the northbound lanes of Hwy 17. The West parking lot is on the southbound lanes. There is an unofficial left turn into the East parking lot from the southbound lanes. \n  \n   \nThere are no facilities at this location. You will need to bring lunch\, water\, bug spray\, guide books\, binoculars\, camera\, and any other items you will need to have a pleasant butterflying experience. It is recommended that your wear long sleeves\, pants\, hat\, sunscreen\, and sunglasses. Biting insects in some locations can be impressive. Path conditions are flat and sandy. It is recommended you wear sturdy shoes or hiking footwear. \nWe will visit a number of locations depending on butterflying conditions. The nearest convenience stores in McClellanville\, about 10 miles from Santee Delta East WMA\, 6 mi from Santee Coastal Reserve and 6 mi from Mills Branch in the Francis Marion NF. Lodging accommodates can be found in the towns of N Charleston (40 mi)\, Mt Pleasant (30 mi)\, Charleston and Georgetown (25 mi). \nSome suggested dining options include See Wee Restaurant in Awendaw; T.W. Graham & Co. Seafood Restaurant\, Buckshots\, and McClellanville Diner in McClellanville. \nTarget species include but are not restricted to: Palamedes Swallowtail. King’s Hairstreak\, Little Metalmark\, Intricate Satyr\, Georgia Satyr\, White Checkered-Skipper\, Tropical Checkered-Skipper\, Tawny-edged Skipper\, Byssus Skipper\, Yehl Skipper\, Rare Skipper\, Broad-winged Skipper\, Duke’s Skipper\, Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper\, and Reversed Roadside-Skipper.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/francis-marion-nf-weekend-saturday/
LOCATION:Santee Delta WMA – East\, 33.20473\, -79.38763
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20180507T193622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T193622Z
UID:1543-1526205600-1526227200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sunday - Southwestern Mountains of NC
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place and time: At a paved parking area along the southeast side of US 64\, about 0.2-mile mile east of where the Appalachian Trail crosses the highway. This parking area is located perhaps 5 miles west of where Wayah Road meets US 64. We will meet at 10:00 AM on Sunday\, May 13.\nButterflying locations include various sites west of the meeting place\, such as the Wasilik Poplar area\, possibly Wayah and Wind Spring Balds. Definitely the Buck Creek area in eastern Clay County; this area will be our main focus.\nTargets: Tawny Crescent (should see)\, Gorgone Checkerspot (rare and not likely\, but at least was formerly at a site where we will visit)\, Dusted Skipper\, Indian Skipper (perhaps a tad early)\, Northern Crescent\, Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail\, Dusky Azure and Silvery Blue (maybe a tad late for them)\, West Virginia White\, Appalachian Azure\, Pepper and Salt Skipper. Lots of very rare possibilities (as if we will see a Gray Comma\, Green Comma\, Early Hairstreak\, or Golden Banded-Skipper!)\nThere are many motels in Franklin. However\, rates will not be inexpensive\, as May is semi-high season\, and of course we will be here on a weekend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sunday-southwestern-mountains-of-nc/
LOCATION:NC Southwest Mountain Meeting Location – GPS 35.1247\, -83.5398\, 35.1247\, -83.5398
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Harry LeGrand":MAILTO:hlegrandjr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20180507T192653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T193259Z
UID:1502-1526121000-1526140800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Saturday - Southwest Mountains of NC
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place and time: At a paved parking area along the southeast side of US 64\, about 0.2-mile mile east of where the Appalachian Trail crosses the highway. This parking area is located perhaps 5 miles west of where Wayah Road meets US 64. We will meet at 10:30 AM on Saturday\, May 12. It likely will be a bit chilly at 3500 feet elevation\, and we want to allow plenty of time for folks to drive to the site on Saturday morning without having to spend Friday night in Franklin. We will meet again at this parking area on Sunday\, but we will meet on Sunday at 10:00 AM. \nButterflying locations include various sites west of the meeting place\, such as the Wasilik Poplar area\, possibly Wayah and Wind Spring Balds. Definitely the Buck Creek area in eastern Clay County; this area will be our main focus. \nTargets: Tawny Crescent (should see)\, Gorgone Checkerspot (rare and not likely\, but at least was formerly at a site where we will visit)\, Dusted Skipper\, Indian Skipper (perhaps a tad early)\, Northern Crescent\, Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail\, Dusky Azure and Silvery Blue (maybe a tad late for them)\, West Virginia White\, Appalachian Azure\, Pepper and Salt Skipper. Lots of very rare possibilities (as if we will see a Gray Comma\, Green Comma\, Early Hairstreak\, or Golden Banded-Skipper!) \nThere are many motels in Franklin. However\, rates will not be inexpensive\, as May is semi-high season\, and of course we will be here on a weekend. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/saturday-southwest-mountains-of-nc/
LOCATION:NC Southwest Mountain Meeting Location – GPS 35.1247\, -83.5398\, 35.1247\, -83.5398
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Johnston":MAILTO:wellsteadwest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20180324T181920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180324T182758Z
UID:1401-1523782800-1523804400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sunday -- Weymouth Woods / Sandhills Gamelands
DESCRIPTION:Participants are to provide their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging and all costs associated with this field trip. \nThe final plan for the Day 2 sites will be determined at the end of Day 1 but will probably be in the area of Sandhills Gamelands. \nRoad conditions in the Sandhills Gamelands can be tricky at times but we have not had issues recently. The roads are sand and are fairly solid but after wet weather can be difficult. It is recommended that you bring additional snacks\, food\, and beverages as during the walk we will be away from public facilities. You can pack a picnic lunch or stop for lunch on the way. Wear long sleeves and pants\, sturdy shoes or hiking footwear\, and any other items you may require for a pleasant butterflying experience. \nThe nearest city of Southern Pines offers many upscale restaurants in addition to fast food fare. Lodging accommodations are also available in Southern Pines. \nSandhills Gamelands
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sunday-weymouth-woods-sandhills-gamelands/
LOCATION:Sandhills Game Land\, 35.026875\, -79.559467
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Talkington":MAILTO:faunafinder@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002036
CREATED:20180324T181155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T053149Z
UID:1397-1523698200-1523718000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Saturday -- Weymouth Woods / Sandhills Gamelands
DESCRIPTION:Participants are to provide their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging and all costs associated with this field trip. \nWe will meet up at the Weymouth Woods Visitor’s Center. The Visitor’s Center has public restrooms and water fountain. It is recommended that you bring additional snacks\, food\, and beverages as during the walk we will be away from public facilities. \nAfter looking for the Yucca Giant Skipper at the off site location we will head to a few other sites in the area and work towards Sandhills Gamelands. You can pack a picnic lunch at Weymouth Woods or stop for lunch on the way to other locations. Wear long sleeves and pants\, sturdy shoes or hiking footwear\, and any other items you may require for a pleasant butterflying experience. \nThe nearest city of Southern Pines offers many upscale restaurants in addition to fast food fare. Lodging accommodations are also available in Southern Pines. \nRoad conditions in the Sandhills Gamelands can be tricky at times but we have not had issues recently. The roads are sand and are fairly solid but after wet weather can be difficult. \nMeeting time at second location will be determined the day of the event.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/saturday-weymouth-woods-sandhills-gamelands/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods – Sandhills NP\, 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Talkington":MAILTO:faunafinder@gmail.com
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