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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
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SUMMARY:Madison County\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Dates:  Saturday\, April 11 and Sunday\, April 12\, 2026 \nLocation:  Hot Springs\, NC\, area \n\nMeeting Time:  9:30 am (Buncombe County) / 10:00 am (Madison County) – to 3:00 pm\nMeeting Spot:  For those staying in Buncombe County\, we will meet at the Publix parking lot in Weaverville\, NC\, and leave at 9:30 am (165 Weaver Blvd.\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787; parking lot GPS coordinates 35.7049\, -82.5687).  For those staying in Madison County\, meet at 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).\n\nDescription: We’ll spend two days butterflying this part of the Pisgah National Forest.  Pete Dixon will lead Day 1 (April 11) and Heather Rayburn will lead Day 2 (April 12). \nTarget Species: Olympia Marble\, Cobweb Skipper\, Duskywings\, Elfins and Hairstreaks \nNotes: Easy-to-moderate walking.  Normally a restroom is open at the state picnic area. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, a hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and field guides. Long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nTrip Leaders:  Pete Dixon (day1 on April 11) and Heather Rayburn (day 2 on April 12) \nLodging & Dining Recommendations: For places to stay overnight\, there are several rental cabins and B&Bs in Madison County\, including Broadwing Farm.  Mars Hill has a Comfort Inn\, and there is a Fairfield Inn in Weaverville (Buncombe County).  Mars Hill\, Marshall\, Hot Springs\, and Weaverville each have a variety of restaurants and brewery taprooms\, and Asheville is a foodie destination. \nSign-up:  Please contact Heather Rayburn at rayburnh@icloud.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/madison-county-nc/
LOCATION:Broadwing Farm\, 20 Berry Wills Road\, Hot Springs\, NC\, 28743\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Rayburn":MAILTO:rayburnh@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20260305T184638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T184638Z
UID:7088-1774780200-1774800000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Cheraw State Park & Sandhills State Forest (Patrick\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sunday\, March 29\, 2026 \nLocation:  Cheraw State Park & Sandhills State Forest / Horseshoe Mountain\, Patrick\, SC \n\nMeeting Time:  10:30 am\nMeeting Spot:  Meet on Society Hill Road (sometimes called Teals Mill Rd) in Cheraw SP. This is off Hwy 1 in Patrick\, SC. We will park on the side of the road just past Juniper Creek. The GPS coordinates are near 34.6214\, -79.9451.\n\nDescription: At Society Hill Road\, we will explore the sand myrtle\, vaccinium\, horse sugar trees\, and Atlantic white cedar on both sides of the road.  When finished we will drive approximately 25 minutes west to Sandhills State Forest to explore Horseshoe Mountain. The GPS coordinates for parking at Horseshoe Mountain are 34.5896\, -80.1170. \nTarget Species: Hessel’s Hairstreak\, Brown Elfin\, Henry’s Elfin\, Eastern Pine Elfin\, Great Purple Hairstreak\, Holly Azure \nNotes:  No restrooms are available at our first stop. There is a pit toilet near Horseshoe Mountain\, but it is sometimes locked. Bring a portable lunch to eat either at our first stop or the second one depending on the timing. There are no tables for lunch at either site. Please bring water\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nTrip Leader:  Ron Ahle \nLodging & Dining Recommendations: There are hotels and restaurants in Cheraw\, SC and camping sites in Cheraw State Park. A recent search indicated that the cabins in Cheraw State Park were not available on our dates. \nSign-up:  Please contact Ron Ahle at thebears@earthlink.net if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/cheraw-state-park-sandhills-state-forest-patrick-sc/
LOCATION:Cheraw SP on Society Hill Road\, 34.6214\, -79.9451
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Ahle":MAILTO:thebears@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20260305T171408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T171408Z
UID:7086-1774693800-1774713600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills NWR (Frosted Elfin - McBee\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Saturday\, March28\, 2026 \nLocation:  Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge\, McBee\, SC \n\nMeeting Time:  10:30 am\nMeeting Spot:  Meet in the parking lot at the visitor center of Carolina Sandhills NWR. The main entrance is on US Highway 1\, about 4 miles northeast of McBee\, SC. The address is 23734 U.S. Highway 1\, McBee\, SC 29101. GPS coordinates are 34.5044\, -80.2249.\n\nDescription:  This will be a joint field trip between the Carolina Butterfly Society and SCAN\, the South Carolina Association of Naturalists. We will drive roads in the NWR getting out to explore various areas and look for spring butterflies. \nTarget Species:  Frosted Elfin \nNotes:  Restrooms are available near Lake Bee within the NWR but there are no restrooms at our meeting site. There are gas stations in McBee. Bring a portable lunch. There are picnic tables near Lake Bee but be prepared to eat on the go if necessary. Please bring water\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nTrip Leaders:  Caroline Eastman and John Demko \nLodging & Dining Recommendations:  N/A \nSign-up:  Please contact Caroline Eastman at carolinemeastman@gmail.com or John Demko at leveljohn7@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-nwr-frosted-elfin-mcbee-sc/
LOCATION:Carolina Sandhills NWR\, 23734 US-1\, McBee\, SC\, 29101\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Eastman":MAILTO:eastman@cse.sc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20250820T012821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T181231Z
UID:7008-1757842200-1757862000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED - Post-Symposium Walk – Jordan Lake Tailrace and Deep River State Natural Area (Moncure\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:CLOSED – We have had an overwhelming response to this year’s symposium and must close registrations due to resource limitations.\nThis is a post-symposium butterfly walk but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. \nWe will meet at the Jordan Lake Tailrace. The address is 2060 Jordan Dam Road\, Moncure\, NC 27559 (or GPS coordinates 35.65231\, -79.06748). We will walk around the fields and outflow area to look for butterflies. Going will be slow\, with level to moderate terrain\, some mowed field edges or walking through grassy fields. Be prepared for some exploring. Brian Bockhahn will lead. \nRestrooms are available on the property. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, a hat\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nAfter 45 minutes or so\, we’ll drive 3 miles\, about 6 minutes away\, to a relatively new section of Deep River State Natural Area. This area has not been visited much\, so we really don’t know what to expect; most sightings will be new for the property. The trailhead is behind the Moncure Community Health Center. The address is 7228 Moncure Pittsboro Road\, Moncure\, NC 27559 (or GPS coordinates 35.63146\, -79.09675). We will hike a series of old roads\, first through a recently logged area\, around an old home site and pond\, then down into the rich floodplain and an old rock quarry along the Deep River. The terrain will not be level\, and the trail is not maintained. \nPlease use the symposium registration form if you are attending the symposium and plan to participate. If you are NOT attending the symposium\, you can register for this walk online at the CBS website or RSVP to Brian Bockhahn at the email address below.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/post-symposium-walk-jordan-lake-tailrace-and-deep-river-state-natural-area-moncure-nc-2/
LOCATION:Jordan Lake Tailrace\, 2060 Jordan Dam Road\, Moncure\, NC\, 27559\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20250820T011834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T180733Z
UID:7006-1757682000-1757692800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED - Pre-Symposium Walk – Mason Farm Biological Reserve (Chapel Hill\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:CLOSED – We have had an overwhelming response to this year’s symposium and must close registrations due to resource limitations.\nThis is a pre-symposium butterfly walk but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. \nWe will meet at the parking lot at Mason Farm Biological Reserve trailhead. There is no street address\, but the GPS coordinates are 35.89233\, -79.01647. The walking loop is about 2 miles or so and is flat. The trail winds through several habitats including hardwood forest\, mixed pine forest\, open fields\, and has a nice boardwalk section through a wetland. Approximately 60+ species of butterflies have been tallied here over the years and seasons. Of course\, we will probably not have that diversity in September\, but it’s still a nice walk. Jeff Pippen will lead. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please bring water\, snacks (or a late lunch)\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nDirections – From the north\, drive to Finley Golf Course Road in Chapel Hill. Drive around the Finley Golf Club clubhouse and parking lot and past the driving range. Directly after the driving range at the power lines\, take the right fork onto Mason Farm Acc Road (which passes under the power lines). After about 0.38 miles\, turn to the right on the gravel access road to the creek\, then drive over the concrete ford (which always has at least some water flowing over it\, but should be passable). The trailhead parking lot is just to the south of the creek. \nPlease use the symposium registration form if you are attending the symposium and plan to participate. If you are NOT attending the symposium\, you can register for this walk online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner at kastners@aol.com.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pre-symposium-walk-mason-farm-biological-reserve-chapel-hill-nc-2/
LOCATION:Mason Farm Biological Reserve Trailhead\, 35.89233\, -79.01647
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Pippen":MAILTO:jeffpippen9@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20240903T011055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T031834Z
UID:6803-1728207000-1728226800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Post-Symposium Walk - Jordan Lake Tailrace and Deep River State Natural Area (Moncure\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – Due to damage\, flooding and road closures from hurricane Helene\, the CBS Board has decided to cancel the October 5 symposium and this walk that was scheduled for Sunday\, October 6.\nThis is a post-symposium butterfly walk but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. \nWe will meet at the Jordan Lake Tailrace. The address is 2060 Jordan Dam Road\, Moncure\, NC 27559 (or GPS coordinates 35.65231\, -79.06748). We will walk around the fields and outflow area to look for butterflies. Going will be slow\, with level to moderate terrain\, some mowed field edges or walking through grassy fields. Be prepared for some exploring. Brian Bockhahn will lead. \nRestrooms are available on the property. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, a hat\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nAfter 45 minutes or so\, we’ll drive 3 miles\, about 6 minutes away\, to a relatively new section of Deep River State Natural Area.  This area has not been visited much\, so we really don’t know what to expect; most sightings will be new for the property.  The trailhead is behind the Moncure Community Health Center. The address is 7228 Moncure Pittsboro Road\, Moncure\, NC 27559 (or GPS coordinates 35.63146\, -79.09675). We will hike a series of old roads\, first through a recently logged area\, around an old home site and pond\, then down into the rich floodplain and an old rock quarry along the Deep River. The terrain will not be level\, and the trail is not maintained. \nPlease use the symposium registration form if you are attending the symposium and plan to participate. If you are NOT attending the symposium\, you can register for this walk online at the CBS website or RSVP to Brian Bockhahn at the email address below.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/post-symposium-walk-jordan-lake-tailrace-and-deep-river-state-natural-area-moncure-nc/
LOCATION:Jordan Lake Tailrace\, 2060 Jordan Dam Road\, Moncure\, NC\, 27559\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20240902T222558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T031718Z
UID:6798-1728046800-1728057600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Pre-Symposium Walk - Mason Farm Biological Reserve (Chapel Hill\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – Due to damage\, flooding and road closures from hurricane Helene\, the CBS Board has decided to cancel the October 5 symposium and this walk that was scheduled for Friday\, October 4.\nLOCATION CHANGE (due to hunting at previous venue)\nThis is a pre-symposium butterfly walk but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. \nWe will meet at the parking lot at Mason Farm Biological Reserve trailhead. There is no street address\, but the GPS coordinates are 35.89233\, -79.01647. The walking loop is about 2 miles or so and is flat. The trail winds through several habitats including hardwood forest\, mixed pine forest\, open fields\, and has a nice boardwalk section through a wetland. Approximately 60+ species of butterflies have been tallied here over the years and seasons. Of course\, we will not have that diversity in October\, but it’s still a nice walk. Jeff Pippen and Dave and Marty Kastner will lead. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please bring water\, snacks (or a late lunch)\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nDirections – From the north\, drive to Finley Golf Course Road in Chapel Hill. Drive around the Finley Golf Club clubhouse and parking lot and past the driving range. Directly after the driving range at the power lines\, take the right fork onto Mason Farm Acc Road (which passes under the power lines). After about 0.38 miles\, turn to the right on the gravel access road to the creek\, then drive over the concrete ford (which always has at least some water flowing over it\, but should be passable). The trailhead parking lot is just to the south of the creek. \nPlease use the symposium registration form if you are attending the symposium and plan to participate. If you are NOT attending the symposium\, you can register for this walk online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pre-symposium-walk-mason-farm-biological-reserve-chapel-hill-nc/
LOCATION:Mason Farm Biological Reserve Trailhead\, 35.89233\, -79.01647
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20230918T162024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T162024Z
UID:6555-1696757400-1696773600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Post-Symposium Walk - Wateree River HP and WMA (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a post-symposium butterfly walk at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails. Areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. The Southern Dogface has been seen consistently at this site. \nMeet at the first kiosk that is located on the right\, about 0.45 miles along Goodwill Road after entering the property. GPS coordinates for the kiosk are 33.94949\, -80.65303. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.94353\, -80.65551) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner 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. \nSee the SCDNR website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/post-symposium-walk-wateree-river-hp-and-wma-eastover-near-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20230918T155607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T162117Z
UID:6553-1696600800-1696609800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Symposium Walk - Timmerman Trail (Cayce\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a pre-symposium butterfly walk but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. \nWe will meet at the trailhead on Fort Congaree Trail (which is the road name). Take I-77 to exit 2\, called 12th Street Extension\, and turn onto Fort Congaree Trail. Drive past the Courtyard Hotel and the Lexington Tennis Center. The GPS coordinates are 33.9345\, -81.0370 and there is a large area for parking on the left just before the trailhead. The beginning of this trail is paved. We will follow it for a short distance and then walk down Old State Road which is dirt. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner 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/pre-symposium-walk-timmerman-trail-cayce-sc/
LOCATION:Timmerman Trail\, 33.934482\, -81.037010
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20230702T163122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T141823Z
UID:6505-1694253600-1694361600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Francis Marion National Forest (McClellanville\, NE of Charleston\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATES\nThis is a full CBS walk. Exact locations for butterflying within the FMNF (Francis Marion National Forest) will be determined after the NABA count the weekend before this scheduled CBS walk. We will go to the most productive areas in the FMNF based on NABA count results. \nOn Saturday\, we will meet at the Circle K convenience store at the intersection of Highway 17 and Route 45 in McClellanville\, SC (GPS coordinates 33.09514\, -79.47558). Restrooms are available at this location. From there we will drive to the areas within the FMNF to butterfly. We will be on forest roads within the national forest. There is a fairly large area to explore so we will be driving to specific sites\, parking and walking along the roadside\, then driving to other areas to explore on foot. There are no facilities within the FMNF. The meeting location for Sunday will be determined at the end of the walk on Saturday. \nMake sure to bring plenty of water\, bug repellant and a lunch. You can attend either or both days. Please contact Alison Smith at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/francis-marion-national-forest-huger-ne-of-charleston-sc/
LOCATION:Francis Marion NF McClellanville Circle K\, 33.09514\, -79.47558
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Smith":MAILTO:sweetgrassess@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20230701T173200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230701T173200Z
UID:6488-1691226000-1691334000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Gum Swamp Road and Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary (Aiken Co\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a Full CBS Walk to areas near Aiken\, South Carolina\, to look for the Texan Crescent\, Tawny Emperor\, Hackberry Emperor and other summer butterflies. On Saturday\, August 5\, we will drive along Gum Swamp Road and stop at various locations along the road to explore areas of interest (or wherever we see butterflies). On Sunday\, August 6\, we will explore areas within the Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary that are generally not open to the public. The gate to the lakes (see below for the location) will be open on Sunday at dawn if you want to do some birding before our butterfly walk. \nWe will meet both days at the Kathwood Lakes parking area (GPS coordinates 33.33728\, -81.84345) of the Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary. We will leave some cars at this location and consolidate the number of vehicles. Kathwood Lakes is located on Silver Bluff Road just before the paved road turns to dirt and approximately 200 yards after crossing the railroad tracks coming south. Kathwood Lakes is the name Google Maps uses for the bodies of water at this location. \nIf you are coming from the north\, Beech Island is the nearest place with bathrooms\, places to eat and gas stations. If coming from the south\, Jackson is the nearest place for these items. If coming from the east down Silver Bluff Road\, (SC 302)\, Aiken will be the last town on your way. Jackson will be to your south on SC 125 if you need to stop just prior to the meeting spot. \nNo restrooms are available along Gum Swamp Road. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate. \nAdd to calendar
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/gum-swamp-road-and-silver-bluff-audubon-sanctuary-aiken-co-sc/
LOCATION:Kathwood Lakes parking area\, 33.337279\, -81.843453
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20220220T031944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T145200Z
UID:4369-1666434600-1666450800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA - Southern Dogface (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:=== DATE CHANGE ===\nDue to Hurricane Ian’s predicted landfall in South Carolina (along with the expected accompanying rain and possible flooding and tree damage due to high winds)\, the date of this walk has been changed to October 22.  \nThis is a full CBS walk and a joint outing with SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists) to the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. Our target species is the Southern Dogface\, but we will also be looking for other late-season butterflies as well. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails. Areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. \nMeet at the first kiosk that is located on the right\, about 0.45 miles along Goodwill Road after entering the property. GPS coordinates for the kiosk are 33.94949\, -80.65303. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.94353\, -80.65551) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNOTE – HP & WMA rules state that “All users must wear international orange from October 1 thru March 1.” so please bring an international orange cap or vest. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Refer to the SCDNR website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below if you plan to participate. \nSee the website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wateree-river-heritage-preserve-and-wma-near-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20220220T030020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T014143Z
UID:4367-1661596200-1661616000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Mount Pisgah\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, NC
DESCRIPTION:This will be a joint outing with SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists) to Mount Pisgah\, located in the North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Information from SCAN is included below. \n===== Start of SCAN Information ===== \nWe will meet at the first Mount Pisgah parking lot to enjoy the views at Buck Spring and for our greetings with photo shoot. There are a few trails to explore from here. \nWe welcome the Carolina Butterfly Society to join us. \nMount Pisgah Trail\nTrail begins at the far end of the Mount Pisgah Parking Area. 1.8 miles to the summit\, the first 0.5 miles is fairly flat. The remaining 1.2 miles is moderate to strenuous. Lots of rock steps\, for an ascent of 712 feet. \nThe trail passes through a forest of Northern Red Oaks\, maples\, birches and pockets of rhododendrons and mountain laurel to a deciduous heath bald at the summit at 5721 feet. An observation deck for a 360-degree view and the transmission tower sit at the summit. To the NE views of Craggy mountains\, Asheville and the French Broad River Valley\, to the West Shining Rock Wilderness and Cold Mountain and to the SW Looking Glass. \nMost of the wildflowers can be seen for the first 0.5 miles. White snake root\, Jeruselum artichoke\, bee balm\, Angelica\, Prunella vulgaris Self heal and purple flowering raspberry Rubus odoratus\, Joe-Pye weed a butterfly magnet\, lots of ferns and mushrooms. Listen for the dark eyed juncos and warblers along the trail. Peregrine falcons are commonly spotted at the summit. Many wildflowers are native and some endangered. \nBuck Spring Trail\nThis 1.1 mile-long portion of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail runs between the Mount Pisgah Inn and the Buck Spring Gap Parking Area. The trail passes the site where the mountain cabin of George Vanderbilt’s and Buck Spring Lodge once stood. \nShut In Trail\n16.3 miles long and descends over 3\,000 feet. Walk the trail in as far as you like and return to back track out. \nDirections \nFrom Asheville there are numerous paths to get to the BRP. From Bent Creek River Park/NC Arboretum on NC191\, hop onto the BRP and head south\, approximately 10 miles\, to Milepost 407. Turn left into Mount Pisgah Parking area. Park at the first parking area Buck Spring Gap. Along the BRP there are several tunnels. Check that your headlights are off when you park. \nGPS coordinates for Buck Spring overlook: 35.416017\, -82.748378 \nThere are 2 parking lots at Mount Pisgah. The first is Buck Spring Gap Overlook where we will meet. If you continue N 0.2 miles you will reach the 2nd parking lot. You can easily walk in between the two lots via road or take a trail. The Mount Pisgah trailhead is located at the far end of the second parking lot. \nLodging and Food \nPisgah campground is a little less than a mile and a half away. There is a trail from the campground to Mount Pisgah trail head. \nPisgah Inn is only a mile away at Milepost 408 which has rooms available with great views. They have a nice observation deck\, restrooms and a good restaurant. Restaurant fills quickly so make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner. Dinner served from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Phone: (828) 235-8228\, Website: www.pisgahinn.com \nThere are restrooms located at entrance to Pisgah Inn parking lot. \nTemps are cooler in the mountains. Come join and SCAN with us! \n===== End of SCAN Information ===== \nSee the website link below for hiking trails and other information about Mount Pisgah.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/mount-pisgah-blue-ridge-parkway-nc/
LOCATION:Mount Pisgah – Buck Spring Overlook\, 35.416017\, -82.748378
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20220220T001227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T004922Z
UID:4359-1651917600-1651939200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Mecklenburg County\, NC Dusted Skipper Blitz
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nThis walk has been cancelled because 3 of the 4 areas we planned to search have been burned and there is no grass around. This walk may be rescheduled for 2023 or 2024. \n========== \nJoin us on May 7\, 2022\, in search of the elusive Dusted Skipper. This skipper seems to be rapidly declining throughout the Carolinas and is currently only known in Mecklenburg County\, North Carolina\, from one powerline right-of-way. \nWe will meet up at Latta Nature Preserve at 10:00 in the Gar Creek Canoe Access parking lot\, GPS coordinates 35.34968\, -80.92404\, to explore a once-reliable location for this skipper. Depending on the size of our group\, we may split up into smaller groups to take advantage of extra eyes and search as many suitable locations for Dusted Skippers as we can. This outing aims to attempt to locate additional populations of the beautiful single brooded species. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information about Latta Nature Preserve. \nIf you plan on attending\, please RSVP on the Carolina Butterfly Society website or email Robert Gilson at robert.gilson@faunaventures.com. \nThis trip will be co-led by Robert Gilson and Chris Talkington. Make sure to bring plenty of water\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, a hat\, binoculars\, a camera\, and your favorite field guide.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/mecklenburg-county-dusted-skipper-blitz/
LOCATION:Latta Plantation Gar Creek Kayak Launch Parking Lot\, 35.349679\, -80.924043
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Gilson":MAILTO:robert.gilson@faunaventures.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20220219T202642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T202642Z
UID:4353-1646476200-1646494200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:South Tibwin Trail - Francis Marion NF (near Charleston\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The first CBS butterfly walk of the year will be held on March 5 at South Tibwin Trail in the Francis Marion National Forest. Target species will be the Falcate Orangetip. South Tibwin (both the trail and a road) is directly off Highway 17 approximately 3 miles southwest of McClellanville\, South Carolina. The entrance is well marked by a forest service sign. There is a parking area\, GPS coordinates 33.07048\, -79.52006\, just off the highway. The entrance to the trail is gated so the entire area must be explored on foot. There are no restroom facilities on site. The terrain is fairly even and consists mostly of dirt roads or mowed paths. Full length of the trail(s) is approximately 5 miles and includes several loops. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information. There are a variety of habitats – marsh\, pine forests and fields. Bring hydration\, insect repellant\, binoculars\, cameras and lunch. Contact Alison Smith at the email address below if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/south-tibwin-trail-francis-marion-nf-near-charleston-sc/
LOCATION:South Tibwin Hiking Trail\, 33.07048\, -79.52006
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Smith":MAILTO:sweetgrassess@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20210721T155203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T161517Z
UID:3880-1627723800-1627732800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Pat Holder's Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is to let you know that the butterfly garden visit this coming Saturday is CANCELLED for the time being. We hope to postpone it to a later date. \nWe have been keeping an eye on the status of COVID-19 in the Triad. New cases are rising dramatically. If we are going to ere\, we want to do so in favor of the health and safety of our members and guests. Some of these folks have other health issues to consider\, as well. Consequently\, we have made the difficult decision to not meet as a group at the home of Pat & Gene Holder this coming Saturday. Pat invites anyone who would like to see the Holder native plant butterfly garden individually to contact her at <pat.holder@icloud.com> to arrange a date and time. \n— Original Information Below — \nPat Holder is looking forward to having members of the Carolina Butterfly Society\nvisit their garden on Saturday\, July 31\, 2021 at 9:30 am. Pat’s address is: \n1895 Lake Country Dr. Ext.\nAsheboro\, NC 27205 \nWebkeepers Note – For those who use GPS\, I believe the coordinates for the entrance to Pat’s driveway are 35.747880\, -79.848766 \nThere will be safe parking on the side of the country road as well as a little parking in their driveway. Pat is seeing more and more butterflies\, still not a huge number\, and lots of bees and dragonflies. At the moment the garden is full of blooms\, and as the Bee Balm fades\, more Black-eyed Susans are popping open. It should be lovely\, but warm. \nPat will be out of town until Tuesday\, July 27 and will have access to email in case there are questions. Visitors should email Pat at the following address to let her know they are coming. \npat.holder@icloud.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pat-holders-garden-walk/
LOCATION:Pat Holder’s Garden\, 1895 Lake Country Dr. Ext.\, Asheboro\, NC\, 27205\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20210610T022630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T015106Z
UID:3753-1624096800-1624118400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Coastal Discovery Museum\, Hilton Head\, SC
DESCRIPTION:THIS WALK HAS BEEN POSTPONED – Check back for the reschedule date. \nThe walk will be led by Carlos Chacon who is a butterfly expert\, both for our native butterflies as well as those in his native country of Costa Rica. In addition\, he is knowledgeable about host and nectaring plants. Members have the option of staying for the weekend and doing more butterflying at nearby areas\, some of which are listed below. \nCarlos Chacon is the Manager of Natural History at the Coastal Discovery Museum and will lead the group on an exploration of the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat. The exploration will start with a short Power Point presentation covering the natural history\, life cycle and other relevant facts of some of the most iconic Lowcountry butterflies. After the presentation the group will proceed on a short walk of the butterfly habitat and surrounding gardens where the group will be able to see several species of native butterflies in all the stages of their life cycle; egg\, larvae\, chrysalis and adult. Participants should wear good walking shoes and be prepared to spend a couple of hours in the field. \nThe Coastal Discovery Museum is very close to Pickney National Wildlife Refuge as well as the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge which are 2 possible venues for additional butterflying and/or birding the next day. The Sea Pines Forest Preserve\, Mid Island Track and Michelville Freedom Park are also good locations to explore nearby. \nLodging is available along Highway 278. On your way home\, there are numerous butterflying options in the ACE Basin off Highway 17 N. They include  Donnelly WMA (Wildlife Management Area)\, Bear Island WMA\, Edisto Nature Trail and Hollings National Wildlife Refuge. \nIf you plan on attending\, please either register above or contact Alison Smith at the email address below.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/coastal-discovery-museum-hilton-head-sc/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Smith":MAILTO:sweetgrassess@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20210509T201702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210509T201810Z
UID:3689-1621072800-1621090800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Lowcountry - Francis Marion NF
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 15\, there will be a walk in the Francis Marion National Forest near Huger\, South Carolina. The walk will start at 10:00 AM and everyone should meet at the intersection of Dog Swamp Road (dirt road) and 3047 Steed Creek Road. The GPS coordinates of the meeting place are 33.074667\, -79.736444 (or 33°04’28.8″N 79°44’11.2″W). Google Maps indicates this location is 55 minutes or 38 miles from the Coburg Cow sign in Charleston. \nJock Stender will lead and Alison Smith will co-lead. \nPlease either register for this walk on the CBS website or contact the trip leader(s) so he/she will know you are coming. It is always wise to pack a portable lunch\, snacks and plenty of water. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Bring your camera\, binoculars\, field guide\, sunscreen and bug spray.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/lowcountry-francis-marion-nf/
LOCATION:Francis Marion NF Dog Swamp Road\, 33.074667\, -79.736444
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Jock Stender":MAILTO:jock.stender@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20200316T212403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T020921Z
UID:3063-1584788400-1584806400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Timmerman Trail of the Cayce Riverwalk
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution\, this walk has been CANCELLED. \nThis walk will begin at 11:00 (to allow the sun to get up over the trees) and end between 3:00 and 4:00.  The GPS coordinates on their website is for a different location than where we will be exploring.  The GPS coordinates for where we will meet are 33.934482\, -81.037010.  To get there\, take I-77 to exit 2 and exit onto 12th Street Extension heading north.  Turn right onto Fort Congaree Trail.  Go straight and park on the side of the road just before the gate.  There are restrooms at the Cayce Tennis Center\, but it is currently not known if they will be opened.  Much of the Timmerman Trail is paved\, but we will be walking a dirt road (which is Old State Road). On 3/12/20\, Marty and Dave Kastner saw 25 Falcate Orangetip butterflies\, mostly males\, along with 10 other species. \nMarty and Dave Kastner will lead.  Please register on the CBS website or contact Marty if you are coming.  kastners@aol.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/timmerman-trail-of-the-cayce-riverwalk/
LOCATION:Timmerman Trail\, 33.934482\, -81.037010
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T020401
CREATED:20190816T001314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190901T173735Z
UID:2683-1570194000-1570201200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Symposium Walk - Santee Coastal Reserve WMA
DESCRIPTION:Santee Coastal Reserve Wildlife Management Area\n220 Santee Gun Club Road\nMcClellanville\, SC 29458\nGPS Coordinates: 33.147765\, -79.396188 \nMeeting Location\nLily Pond Baptist Church\n734 South Santee Road\nMcClellanville\, SC 29458\nGPS Coordinates: 33.152602\, -79.410820\nDriving Directions \nFrom Charleston or Mt. Pleasant:\nDrive north on US 17. Once past the small town of McClellanville\, turn right onto South Santee Road (State Rd S-10-857) and drive until it intersects with Santee Gun Club Road. Lily Pond Baptist Church is at this junction on the right. Park behind the church. \nFrom Georgetown:\nDrive south on US 17 for approximately 15.0 miles. One mile beyond the South Santee River Bridge\, turn left onto South Santee Road (State Road S-10-857). Drive approximately 1.4 miles until it intersects with Santee Gun Club Road. Lily Pond Baptist Church is at this junction on the left. Park behind the church.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pre-symposium-walk/
LOCATION:Santee Coastal Reserve WMA Meeting Location\, 734 South Santee Road\, McClellanville\, SC\, 29458\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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