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UID:2340-1570874400-1570896000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nSpecific information to follow as it becomes available. \nTarget species will be fall skippers.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/mcdowell-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:McDowell Prairie\, 12000 Four Horse Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T100000
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UID:2338-1565517600-1565539200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:NABA Count - Southern Lake Norman
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nSpecific information to follow as it becomes available or contact Taylor Piephoff for details.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/southern-lake-norman-naba-count/
LOCATION:Lake Norman
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event,NABA Butterfly Count
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Piephoff":MAILTO:piephofft@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T160000
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SUMMARY:Latta Plantation NP and Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CLOSED!\nDue to the large response we’ve had to our upcoming walk at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve\, we would like to move our meet up location to the gravel parking lot behind the Nature Center and not the Nature Center Parking Lot. After you enter the park drive past the Nature Center parking lot to the next road and follow it to the lot behind the Nature Center. A map is attached for reference. \nDuring these walks we generally see our highest species diversity of the season.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/latta-plantation-np-and-cowans-ford-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Latta Plantation Nature Preserve\, 6211 Sample Rd\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135506
CREATED:20190505T164348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T194451Z
UID:2333-1563613200-1563638400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sandhills Game Lands
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Charlotte Chapter will have its next walk at the Sandhills Game Lands on Saturday\, 07/20/19. The target species for this trip are Hessel’s Hairstreak and Roadside Skippers. \nWe will meet at the Hoffman BP\, 2183 Caddell Rd\, Hoffman\, NC 28347 (35.026875\, -79.559467) at 09:00. \nPlease send Rob Gilson an email to let him know that you are coming or if you have any additional questions.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sandhills-game-lands/
LOCATION:Sandhills Game Land\, 35.026875\, -79.559467
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Gilson":MAILTO:robert.gilson@faunaventures.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135506
CREATED:20190408T222850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T225017Z
UID:2290-1560592800-1560607200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Anne Springs Close Greenway / Elon Park
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nTarget Species: Byssus Skipper
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/anne-springs-close-greenway-elon-park-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T160000
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CREATED:20190402T231757Z
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UID:2280-1554544800-1554566400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills NWR and Cheraw SP
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Charlotte Chapter of the Carolina Butterfly Society will have our first walk of the season to the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge and Cheraw State Park this Saturday\, April 6.  So far the forecast is questionable for Saturday\, decent temperatures but we may not see the sun.  We will be looking for elfins and roadside skippers.  \nWe will meet at 10:00 A.M. in the parking lot of the visitor’s center for the Carolina Sandhills NWR located at 23734 U.S. Highway 1\, McBee\, SC 29101 \nPlease send me (Rob Gilson) an email if you plan to attend or if you have any questions
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-nwr-and-cheraw-sp/
LOCATION:Carolina Sandhills NWR\, 23734 US-1\, McBee\, SC\, 29101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Gilson":MAILTO:robert.gilson@faunaventures.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135506
CREATED:20180715T162607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180715T162607Z
UID:1770-1539424800-1539435600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the McDowell Prairie Gate.  We will walk a fairly easy open road in the prairie.\nThis walk usually takes just a few hours. \nBring good bug spray\, hats\, long sleeves. sun block\, binoculars\, camera\, sturdy shoes and water. \nPlease volunteer to lead this walk.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/mcdowell-prairie/
LOCATION:McDowell Prairie\, 12000 Four Horse Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Talkington":MAILTO:faunafinder@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T160000
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CREATED:20180715T161402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180715T161402Z
UID:1767-1533373200-1533398400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Latta Plantation Nature Preserve/Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:We will start at the Latta Plantation Nature Center and walk around the Latta Prairie section of the park. Keep in mind this walk is in August and temperatures can be hot. We will be walking on hard surface horse trails for the most part with a couple large hills. We will eat lunch at the picnic tables at the Nature Center and then drive to Cowan’s Ford Nature Preserve where we will finish the day. \nBring Lunch\, Snacks\, WATER\, WATER\, WATER . There are Restrooms and picnic tables on site. Restaurants are not nearby so plan accordingly . \nBring Good bug spray for Ticks and Chiggers\, hats\, long sleeves\, SUN BLOCK\, binoculars\, camera\, and sturdy shoes. Field Guides\, etc. \n 
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/latta-plantation-nature-preserve-cowans-ford-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Latta Plantation Nature Preserve\, 6211 Sample Rd\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Talkington":MAILTO:faunafinder@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135506
CREATED:20180312T194752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T195208Z
UID:1336-1529143200-1529157600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Anne Springs Close Greenway / Elon Park
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 10:00am  at the Lake Haigler parking lot on Colharp Rd on the east side of the Highway 21 Bypass. Please download the trail map PDF to locate bathrooms and other public facilities.  \nWe will start the day walking around the edge of Lake Haigler searching for the Byssus Skipper on the Buttonbush that grow around the lake.  \nAfter we are done at Anne Springs Close Greenway we will head to Elon Park about 15 minutes away located at: 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd Charlotte\, NC 28277 \nAt this location we will again search for Byssus Skipper which has not yet been seen in Mecklenburg County. \nYou can bring a picnic lunch and eat at one of the picnic tables at Anne Springs or stop for lunch at one of the restaurants on the way to Elon Park. The park has public restrooms.  \nBring good bug spray\, hats\, long sleeves\, sun block\, binoculars\, camera\, sturdy shoes\, and any other items you may need to have an enjoyable experience.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/anne-springs-close-greenway-elon-park/
LOCATION:Lake Haigler — Anne Springs Close Greenway\, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive\, Fort Mill\, SC\, 29715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T114749Z
UID:1369-1526806800-1526828400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Canceled -Brunswick County / Green Swamp -- Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The itinerary for this day will be determined at the end of Saturday.  \nLink to Google Map of the Green Swamp Preserve location. \nThere are no public facilities or amenities at either location that will be visited during this walk. Please bring with you any beverages\, snack\, or food that you will require for an enjoyable experience. It is recommended that you use good bug spray\, wear long sleeves and pants\, sturdy or hiking shoes. \nThe nearest town of Supply\, NC located about 10 miles away from the Green Swamp Preserve has assorted fast food restaurants. The nearest town for lodging is about 30 miles away in Wilmington\, NC. Participants are responsible for their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging costs.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/brunswick-county-green-swamp-sunday/
LOCATION:Green Swamp Preserve\, Green Swamp Rd NW\, Supply\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Piephoff":MAILTO:piephofft@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135506
CREATED:20180312T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T114820Z
UID:1357-1526720400-1526742000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Brunswick County / Green Swamp -- Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Meet up will be at the intersection of Yarborough St SW & Ocean Isle Beach Rd SW located in Shallotte\, NC. Map coordinates are provided to help you navigate to this location. Please click on the images provided to assist you with locating this site. A link to a Google Map of the location is provided below under Venue. Map coordinates are: 33.91954°N\,-78.44591°E (dd.ddddd° format); 33°55.172’N\, 78°26.755’W (dd°mm.mmm’ format); 33°55’10.3″N\, 78°26’45.3″W (dd°mm’ss.s” format) \n   \nAfter arrival we will check the chinquapins for Oak Hairstreaks\, then continue to the Green Swamp Preserve. \nThere are no public facilities or amenities at either location that will be visited during this walk. Please bring with you any beverages\, snack\, or food that you will require for an enjoyable experience. It is recommended that you use good bug spray\, wear long sleeves and pants\, sturdy or hiking shoes. \nThe nearest town of Supply\, NC located about 10 miles away from the Green Swamp Preserve has assorted fast food restaurants. The nearest town for lodging is about 30 miles away in Wilmington\, NC. Participants are responsible for their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging costs.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/brunswick-county-greenswamp-saturday/
LOCATION:Ocean Isle Beach Rd & Yarborough St SW Intersection\, Ocean Isle Beach Rd and Yarborough St Southwest\, Ocean Isle Beach\, NC\, 28469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Piephoff":MAILTO:piephofft@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135506
CREATED:20180226T024811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T034252Z
UID:1259-1525512600-1525528800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We will meet up at the Nature Center. Walking conditions will be moderate with some walking in tall grass with some briars. Long pants and sturdy boots are recommended. Bring snacks\, water and lunch if needed. There are restrooms and picnic tables on site. Gas stations and restaurants are located within 10 miles of the Preserve. It is recommended you bring good bug spray\, hats\, sun block\, binoculars\, camera\, and any other items you may require for an enjoyable experience. This is usually not an all day event but if the weather is good and the butterflies are out in numbers we may check some other areas. Everyone is welcome to attend.  \nTarget species is the Dusted Skipper.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/latta-plantation-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Latta Plantation Nature Preserve\, 6211 Sample Rd\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Talkington":MAILTO:faunafinder@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135506
CREATED:20180226T020529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180310T212435Z
UID:1252-1524906000-1524927600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills NWR / Cheraw SP
DESCRIPTION:Meet up will be at the visitor’s center. There is a restroom facility at Lake Bee in Sandhills NWR but we will not visit it until lunch so please plan accordingly. Gas stations and limited restaurant choices are available in McBee\, SC\, about 4 miles from the Refuge entrance. The nearest town with full services is Hartsville\, SC. It is recommended that you pack a lunch and snacks and bring water. Walking conditions are generally easy except for the Lake Bee section which can be difficult depending on water levels. Bring good bug spray\, hats\, sun block\, binoculars\, and camera. Wear long sleeves\, plants\, and sturdy shoes\, and any additional items you might need to have a pleasurable experience. Please refer to the Refuge’s website FAQs for additional information about visiting the facility. Everyone is welcome to attend.  \nTarget species is Hessel’s Hairstreak.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-nwr-cheraw-sp/
LOCATION:Carolina Sandhills NWR\, 23734 US-1\, McBee\, SC\, 29101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event,Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Talkington":MAILTO:faunafinder@gmail.com
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