Carolina Butterfly Society

Francis Marion NF (McClellanville, NE of Charleston, SC)
2026-08-29 10:00 - 2026-08-30 16:00 (America/New_York) | Francis Marion NF McClellanville Circle K, 33.09514, -79.47558
SAVE THE DATES!
Dates: Saturday, August 29 and Sunday August 30, 2026
Location: Francis Marion National Forest, McClellanville (NE of Charleston), SC

Meeting Time: 10:00 am – to 4:00 pm
Meeting Spot: TBD

Description: Exact locations for butterflying within the FMNF (Francis Marion National Forest) will be determined after scouting the week before. We will drive to 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.
Target Species: Late-season butterflies
Notes: There are no facilities within the FMNF. The meeting location for Sunday will be determined at the end of the walk on Saturday. Please bring water, lunch, binoculars, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen, bug spray, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.
Trip Leaders: Alison Smith and Tom Austin
Lodging & Dining Recommendations: N/A
Sign-up: Please contact Alison Smith at sweetgrassess@gmail.com or Tom Austin at tomaustin.pro@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above.
Directions: N/A

Sandhills Game Land (Hoke, Moore, Richmond, Scotland Counties, NC)
2026-09-26 10:00 - 2026-09-27 16:00 | Sandhills Game Land, 35.026875, -79.559467
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Dates: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026
Location: Sandhills Game Land, Hoke, Moore, Richmond and Scotland Counties, NC

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

Description: The scenic Sandhills Game Land encompasses 63,061 acres across Hoke, Moore, Richmond, and Scotland counties in North Carolina, with 32,235 acres being in Richmond County. The Game Land is one of the largest remaining examples of a Longleaf Pine ecosystem in North Carolina. There is approximately 6700 acres of Oak/Hickory dominant forestland on the Game Land.
Target Species: Fall butterflies
Notes: Please bring water, lunch, binoculars, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen, bug spray, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.
Trip Leaders: Harry LeGrand and Lori Arent
Lodging & Dining Recommendations: TBD
Sign-up: Please contact Harry LeGrand at hlegrandjr@gmail.com or Lori Arent at ljarent1@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above.
Directions: TBD
