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SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA (Columbia City Nature Challenge - Eastover\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 \nLocation:  Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area \n\nMeeting Time:  10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\nMeeting Spot:  Meet 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 33.9495\, -80.6530. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.9435\, -80.6555) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church.\n\nDescription:  This walk is part of the Columbia City Nature Challenge\, which is part of City Nature Challenge\, an international four-day competition where cities across the globe compete to record the biodiversity of their urban and surrounding areas. We will focus on butterflies\, but all nature entries on iNaturalist will count. Wateree River HP & WMA is a 3\,674-acre tract that was set aside as a mitigation site for the Haile Gold Mine in Kershaw County and is comprised of the old Cook’s Mountain and Goodwill Plantation tracts. We will drive to various areas\, walk some of the trails and quite possibly “bushwhack” through fields to look for butterflies. Some areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. \nTarget Species:  All butterflies (but will also report other nature observations on iNaturalist) \nNotes:  There are no facilities at this site but there is a gas station nearby. Walk difficulty is easy. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. See the website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. \nTrip Leaders:  Dave and Marty Kastner \nLodging & Dining Recommendations:  N/A \nSign-up:  Please contact Dave and Marty Kastner at kastners@aol.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wateree-river-hp-wma-columbia-city-nature-challenge-eastover-sc-2/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20260304T230913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T162537Z
UID:7082-1774087200-1774105200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA (Falcate Orangetip – Eastover\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Saturday\, March 21\, 2026 \nLocation:  Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area \n\nMeeting Time:  10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\nMeeting Spot:  Meet 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 33.9495\, -80.6530. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.9435\, -80.6555) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church.\n\nDescription:  Wateree River HP & WMA is a 3\,674-acre tract that was set aside as a mitigation site for the Haile Gold Mine in Kershaw County and is comprised of the old Cook’s Mountain and Goodwill Plantation tracts. We will drive to various areas\, walk some of the trails and quite possibly “bushwhack” through fields to look for early-season butterflies. Some areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. \nTarget Species:  Falcate Orangetip\, Henry’s Elfin\, Southern Dogface \nNotes:  There are no facilities at this site but there is a gas station nearby. Walk difficulty is easy. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. See the website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. \nTrip Leader:  Alison Smith \nLodging & Dining Recommendations:  N/A \nSign-up:  Please contact Alison Smith at sweetgrassess@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/tentative-wateree-river-hp-wma-falcate-orangetip-eastover-sc-2/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Smith":MAILTO:sweetgrassess@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20260304T183928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T162036Z
UID:7076-1773482400-1773500400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Peachtree Rock (Brown Elfin - Lexington Co.\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 14\, 2026 \nLocation: Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve\, Lexington Co.\, SC \n\nMeeting Time:  10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\nMeeting Spot:  Meet in the parking area next to Bethel United Methodist Church. The church address is 811 Peachtree Rock Road\, Lexington\, SC\, 29073. The GPS coordinates are: 33.8334\, -81.2012.\n\nDescription: Peachtree Rock is a 460-acre Heritage Preserve in Lexington County\, South Carolina. We will look for the colony of Brown Elfin and other early-season butterflies. \nTarget Species: Brown Elfin \nNotes: There are no facilities at this site\, but gas stations are nearby. Walk difficulty is easy to moderate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nTrip Leader: John Demko \nLodging & Dining Recommendations: N/A \nSign-up: Please contact 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/peachtree-rock-brown-elfin-lexington-co-sc/
LOCATION:Peachtree Rock HP (back entrance)\, 33.8334\, -81.2012
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (leveljohn7)":MAILTO:leveljohn7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T162346Z
UID:6906-1760781600-1760803200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Wateree River HP & WMA (Southern Dogface - Eastover\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:THIS WALK HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED – Due to the weather forecast for rain\, wind\, low temperatures and no sun on October 11\, this walk has been moved back 1 week to October 18. \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, October 18\, 2025\, at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. Our target species is Southern Dogface\, but we will also be looking for other late-season butterflies as well. We will drive to various areas\, walk some of the trails and quite possibly “bushwhack” through fields following the elusive Southern Dogface. Some 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 33.9495\, -80.6530. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.9435\, -80.6555) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Dave and Marty Kastner will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Marty 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 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-hp-wma-southern-dogface-eastover-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20250223T163249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T165517Z
UID:6899-1759572000-1759590000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:SI Group Hundred Acre Woods (Goatweed Leafwing - Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, at the SI Group Hundred Acre Woods in Orangeburg\, South Carolina.  Our target species will be the Goatweed Leafwing (we believe there is an existing\, ongoing colony)\, but we will also be looking other fall butterflies. The walk will be on flat ground\, but some field areas may be overgrown. There will be a short drive on an unpaved road to get to our staging point\, and\, after parking\, we will walk around the property. \nWe will meet at the access road to the Hundred Acre Woods. The address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115 (GPS coordinates 33.4651\, -80.8841). Traveling south on Cannon Bridge Road from Highway 301\, go past the railroad crossing and come in the third entrance on the left just after the main parking lot area for the SI Group and just before the fenced-in electrical substation enclosure. After turning in\, look to your right and follow the short dirt road\, on the east side of the electrical substation enclosure\, towards the tree line where we will meet and line up our cars. After everyone has arrived\, a safety officer from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars back to the Hundred Acre Woods parking area. \nThere may be a porta potty on site. Restaurants and gas stations are nearby. Diane Curlee will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Diane 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/si-group-hundred-acre-woods-goatweed-leafwing-orangeburg-sc-4/
LOCATION:SI Group\, 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Curlee":MAILTO:dianecurlee8@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20250220T224826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T165650Z
UID:6894-1754730000-1754751600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Gum Swamp Road (Jackson\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, August 9\, 2025\, to areas near Aiken\, South Carolina.  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). Our target species are the Texan Crescent\, Tawny Emperor\, and Hackberry Emperor\, but we will also be looking for other summer butterflies as well. \nWe will meet at the Kathwood Lakes parking area (GPS coordinates 33.3373\, -81.8435) 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. John Demko will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to John 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\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/gum-swamp-road-jackson-sc-3/
LOCATION:Kathwood Lakes (meeting location for Gum Swamp Road)\, 33.33728. -81.84345
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (leveljohn7)":MAILTO:leveljohn7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20250219T231613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T165959Z
UID:6885-1748685600-1748703600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills NWR (Hairstreaks - near McBee\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, May 31\, 2025\, at the 47\,850-acre Carolina Sandhills NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) in Chesterfield County\, South Carolina. Our target species will be all the Hairstreaks\, including Banded\, Coral and King’s\, but we will also be looking for other late spring butterflies as well. \nPlease 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\, and the GPS coordinates are 34.5026\, -80.2237. \nThere are restroom facilities at Lake Bee\, but we will not be near there until later in the day. There are also gas stations in McBee. We will drive to different sections of the NWR and stop to look for butterflies. Walking will be minimal and should be easy\, but some fields may be overgrown. Dave and Marty Kastner will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Marty 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/carolina-sandhills-nwr-hairstreaks-near-mcbee-sc/
LOCATION:Carolina Sandhills NWR\, 23734 US-1\, McBee\, SC\, 29101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20250303T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T165226Z
UID:6957-1746867600-1746979200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Sumter NF Long Cane District (Edgefield\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – Due to the forecast for rainy and overcast weather all weekend\, this trip has been “officially” CANCELLED.\nThe Carolina Butterfly Society will hold butterfly walks on Saturday and Sunday\, May 10 and 11\, 2025\, at the 123\,360-acre Long Cane District of the Sumter National Forest in the Lick Fork Lake and Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve areas. Our target species are Tawny-edged Skipper and Twin-spotted Skipper\, as well as other early-season butterflies. Prunella vulgaris should be blooming. \nOn Saturday\, meet at the Lick Fork Creek parking lot on Lick Fork Creek Road\, GPS coordinates 33.7298\, -82.0407. There is a $3 per day self-pay parking fee for the area but this is only if you leave your car. We do not plan to start here so do not pay the fee. The fee is waived if you have the Federal “America the Beautiful” Pass as that covers Federal Recreation Areas as well as National Parks. The Sunday meeting location will be determined after the Saturday walk. \nDIRECTIONS: \n\nFrom I-20 get off at Exit 1 to Martintown Road (SC-230) and head north until you see the sign to turn right for Lick Fork Creek Recreation Area. If you get to the SC 23 intersection with SC 230 you have gone just a tad too far (less than 0.5 miles).\nIf you are coming up SC 125 from the south\, take it to Martintown Road (SC-230) and head north. You will go over I-20 and then follow the directions above.\nFrom the square in downtown Edgefield\, travel south on Hwy-23 for 8.3 miles. Bear left onto Hwy-230 and travel for 0.4 miles. Turn left onto Lick Fork Lake Road (S 19-263) and travel 1.9 miles. The entrance is on the right.\n\nThere are bathrooms near the meeting area. There is no cell service in the areas we will be exploring. John Demko will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to John 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/sumter-nf-long-cane-district-edgefield-sc/
LOCATION:Lick Fork Creek Parking Lot\, 33.7298\, -82.0407
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (leveljohn7)":MAILTO:leveljohn7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20250410T164715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T164715Z
UID:6969-1745748000-1745769600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA (Columbia City Nature Challenge – Eastover\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Sunday\, April 27\, 2025 which will be in conjunction with the Columbia City Nature Challenge. It is our local part of City Nature Challenge\, an international four-day competition where cities across the globe compete to record the biodiversity of their urban and surrounding areas. We will focus on butterflies\, but all nature entries on iNaturalist will count. \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 33.9495\, -80.6530. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.9435\, -80.6555) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, almost across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Dave and Marty Kastner will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Marty 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. Let’s have a big turnout!!! \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-hp-wma-columbia-city-nature-challenge-eastover-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20250219T220347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T170039Z
UID:6881-1745056800-1745078400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sumter NF\, Enoree District (Whitmire\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025\, to the Enoree District of the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Possible species are the Juniper Hairstreak\, Pepper and Salt Roadside Skipper\, and Common Roadside Skipper\, but we will also be looking for other early-season butterflies as well. If we get really lucky\, we may even spot a Dusted Skipper. \nMeet at the BP gas station on Highway 66\, Whitmire Highway\, just off I-26 at exit 60. The GPS coordinates of the gas station are 34.4383\, -81.7628. We will then drive to various parts of the forest.  Walking will be minimal. \nThere are bathrooms in the camping area of Sumter National Forest\, but we may not be near them. There is also a rest stop on westbound I-26 shortly before exit 60. Dave and Marty Kastner will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Marty 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/sumter-nf-enoree-district-whitmire-sc/
LOCATION:Sumter National Forest\, Enoree District – BP Gas Station\, 3536 Whitmire Hwy\, Clinton\, SC\, 29325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20250213T233020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T170125Z
UID:6874-1742119200-1742137200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Coosawhatchie HP & WMA (Frosted Elfin - Yemassee\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\, at the 10\,879-acre Coosawhatchie Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. We will look for lupine and Baptisia tinctoria (horsefly weed) and a new population of Frosted Elfin\, as well as other early-season butterflies. The walking is mostly on level ground and easy. \nMeet at the Pocotaligo Road kiosk that is located about a quarter mile into the property. The property entrance on Pocotaligo Road is located at GPS coordinates 32.6916\, -80.9193. Directions from I-95\, take SC-68 West in Yemassee\, exit#38. Turn onto Simmons Road and follow it to Pocotaligo Road. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Refer to the SCDNR website link below for additional information and a map of the property. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to our leader\, Tom Austin\, 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/coosawhatchie-hp-wma-frosted-elfin-yemassee-sc/
LOCATION:Coosawhatchie HP & WMA\, 32.6916\, -80.9193
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20250211T231357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T230931Z
UID:6865-1741428000-1741446000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Peachtree Rock and Shealy’s Pond HPs (Brown Elfin - Lexington Co.\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:DATE CHANGE – Originally Saturday\, March 1\, 2025 \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, March 8\, 2025\, at the 460-acre Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve and\, if time permits\, Shealy’s Pond Heritage Preserve. Our target species at Peachtree Rock is the Brown Elfin\, but we will also be looking for other early-season butterflies as well. \nMeet in the parking area next to Bethel United Methodist Church. The church address is 811 Peachtree Rock Road\, Lexington\, SC\, and the GPS coordinates are 33.8334\, -81.2012. \nThere are no facilities at this site\, but gas stations and restaurants are nearby. Dave and Marty Kastner will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Marty 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/peachtree-rock-and-shealys-pond-hps/
LOCATION:Peachtree Rock HP (back entrance)\, 33.8334\, -81.2012
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20250211T233029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180920Z
UID:6872-1740823200-1740841200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:DATE CHANGE – Originally Saturday\, March 8\, 2025 \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\, at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. We will be looking for early-season butterflies\, as well as a possible over-wintering Mourning Cloak or Southern Dogface. We will drive to various areas\, walk some of the trails and quite possibly “bushwhack” through fields. Some 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 33.9495\, -80.6530. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.9435\, -80.6555) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Dave and Marty Kastner will lead. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Marty 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 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-hp-wma-eastover-near-columbia-sc-3/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20241107T231358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T231358Z
UID:6837-1731232800-1731250800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Webb Wildlife Center WMA (Hampton Co.\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Webb Wildlife Center\, owned and operated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources\, is a management and research facility designed to demonstrate multiple-use wildlife and timber management. Meet in front of the WMA offices/visitor center. The restrooms are inside the visitor center which is closed on weekends. \nDirections: From 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) (Across from Garnett Post Office)\, cross railroad tracks\, go approximately 2.6 miles to James W. Webb Wildlife Management Area Entrance on the left and follow it (1.5 miles) to the office. GPS coordinates are 32.59086\, -81.31240 \nAlison Smith will lead. Contact her at sweetgrassess@gmail.com if you plan on participating.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/webb-wildlife-center-wma-hampton-co-sc/
LOCATION:Webb Wildlife Center WMA\, 32.59086\, -81.31240
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Smith":MAILTO:sweetgrassess@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20241107T225520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T231431Z
UID:6829-1731146400-1731164400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Tillman Sand Ridge HP & WMA (Jasper Co.\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area is a preserve of about 2 square miles in the Outer Coastal Plain of western Jasper County\, adjacent to the Savannah River. It was established to protect one of the northernmost populations of Florida gopher tortoises\, eastern diamondback rattlesnakes\, and many rare plant species. The preserve has examples of two important ecosystems\, longleaf pine savanna and Outer Coastal Plain floodplain forest. \nDirections: From the little village of Tillman (at the junction of Highways 336 and 321) turn onto Sand Hills Road. Continue on Sand Hills Road to the kiosk at a small parking area just off the left side of the road. GPS coordinates for the kiosk are 32.499295\, -81.1999621. \nThere are no organized hunts at this location\, but all participants should wear orange for the walk. Do not walk on any of the gopher tortoise mounds. There are no facilities at this site. \nFor those who need to stay overnight\, hotels are available in Hardeeville. \nAlison Smith will lead. Contact her at sweetgrassess@gmail.com if you plan on participating.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/tillman-sand-ridge-hp-wma-jasper-co-sc/
LOCATION:Tillman Sand Ridge HP & WMA Kiosk\, 32.499295\, -81.1999621
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Smith":MAILTO:sweetgrassess@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20240510T214058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T214736Z
UID:6651-1728727200-1728748800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, October 12\, 2024\, at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. Our target species is Southern Dogface\, but we will also be looking for other late-season butterflies as well. We will drive to various areas\, walk some of the trails and quite possibly “bushwhack” through fields following the elusive Southern Dogface. Some 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 33.9495\, -80.6530. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.9435\, -80.6555) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Refer to the SCDNR website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Either register on 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 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-hp-wma-eastover-near-columbia-sc-2/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20240509T221650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T221650Z
UID:6637-1725703200-1725721200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:SI Group Hundred Acre Woods – Goatweed Leafwing (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the SI Group Hundred Acre Woods in Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, to look for the Goatweed Leafwing (we believe there is an existing\, ongoing colony) and other fall butterflies. There will be a short drive on an unpaved road to get to our staging point\, and\, after parking\, we will walk around the property. \nThere is a porta potty on site. Restaurants and gas stations are nearby. The walk will be on flat ground\, but some field areas may be overgrown. \nThe address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115 (GPS coordinates 33.465095\, -80.884050). Traveling south on Cannon Bridge Road from Highway 301\, go past the railroad crossing and come in the third entrance on the left just after the main parking lot area for the SI Group and just before the fenced-in electrical substation enclosure. After turning in\, look to your right and follow the short dirt road\, on the east side of the electrical substation enclosure\, towards the tree line where we will meet and line up our cars. After everyone has arrived\, a safety officer from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars back to the Hundred Acre Woods parking area. \nPlease register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Diane Curlee\, our trip organizer\, at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group-hundred-acre-woods-goatweed-leafwing-orangeburg-sc-3/
LOCATION:SI Group\, 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Curlee":MAILTO:dianecurlee8@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20240509T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T220559Z
UID:6634-1722762000-1722783600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Gum Swamp Road (Jackson\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a CBS Midlands Chapter outing to areas near Aiken\, South Carolina\, to look for the Texan Crescent\, Tawny Emperor\, Hackberry Emperor and other summer butterflies. Please note that this event is on Sunday\, where 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). The gate to the lakes (see below for the location) will be open at dawn if you want to do some birding before our butterfly walk. \nWe will meet 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.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/gum-swamp-road-jackson-sc-2/
LOCATION:Kathwood Lakes (meeting location for Gum Swamp Road)\, 33.33728. -81.84345
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20240509T211905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T211905Z
UID:6632-1718445600-1718463600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Super-Sod Farm and Surrounding Area – (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will explore areas around and possibly inside the Super-Sod Farm in Orangeburg\, South Carolina. Our target species is the Common Sootywing which has been recoded here in the past. \nMeet at the Super-Sod office at 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, 29115. The GPS coordinates are 33.45936\, -80.74331. \nPlease bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Dennis Forsythe will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Dennis at dennis.forsythe@gmail.com if you can attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/super-sod-farm-and-surrounding-area-orangeburg-sc/
LOCATION:Super-Sod Farm\, 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20240429T004422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T004422Z
UID:6615-1716026400-1716044400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Black River Cypress Preserve\, Swampside Tract (Andrews\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will explore the Swampside Tract of Black River Cypress Preserve near Andrews\, South Carolina. This preserve is privately owned and groups are admitted by appointment only. Please note that we need to have at least 6 people attend and each must sign a waiver upon arrival. \nThe Cypress Preserve offers a unique opportunity to experience some of North America’s most diverse and exotic ecosystems—from mysterious black water swamps and rivers to sparkling pine savannas. We will explore via winding hiking trails that feature interpretive signs and plaques\, identifying the flora and fauna that have evolved in these landscapes over millennia. \nWe will meet in the parking lot near the main entrance. The preserve address is 16368 County Line Road (Hwy 41)\, Andrews\, South Carolina\, 29510. GPS coordinates for the preserve entrance that leads back to the parking area are 33.4988\, -79.5341. \nRestrooms are available on the property. Please RSVP or send any questions to Tom Austin at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/black-river-cypress-preserve-swampside-tract-andrews-sc/
LOCATION:Swampside Tract – Black River Cypress Preserve\, 16368 County Line Road\, Andrews\, SC\, 29510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20240403T222128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T154034Z
UID:6605-1715421600-1715439600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sumter National Forest Long Cane District (Edgefield\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:We will walk Lick Fork Road\, FS-634 to Horn Creek\, and possibly Miller Branch Road. These are dirt roads with Prunella vulgaris and in some spots there are some relatives of Black-eyed Susans. We’ll meet in the Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area at the parking lot near the boat ramp. The GPS coordinates are 33.72642\, -82.04029. There is a $3 per day self-pay parking fee for the area but this is only if you leave your car. We do not plan to start here so do not pay the fee. The fee is waived if you have the Federal “America the Beautiful” Pass as that covers Federal Recreation Areas as well as National Parks. \nDIRECTIONS: \n\nFrom I-20 get off at Exit 1 to Martintown Road (SC-230) and head north until you see the sign to turn right for Lick Fork Creek Recreation Area. If you get to the SC 23 intersection with SC 230 you have gone just a tad too far (less than 0.5 miles).\nIf you are coming up SC 125 from the south\, take it to Martintown Road (SC-230) and head north. You will go over I-20 and then follow the directions above.\nFrom the square in downtown Edgefield\, travel south on Hwy-23 for 8.3 miles. Bear left onto Hwy-230 and travel for 0.4 miles. Turn left onto Lick Fork Lake Road (S 19-263) and travel 1.9 miles. The entrance is on the right.\n\nJohn Demko will lead. Please let him know in advance if you are coming. There is no cell service in the areas we will be exploring. Call him at 803-761-3047 or email at jldemko@bellsouth.net if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-long-cane-district-edgefield-sc/
LOCATION:Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area\, 33.72642\, -82.04029
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20240318T180533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T191804Z
UID:6595-1712401200-1712419200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Kalmia Gardens and Cheraw State Park - Hessel's Hairstreak and Elfins (Hartsville\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:START TIME CHANGED TO 11:00 am\nWe will begin the day at Kalmia Gardens. The address on their website is listed as 1624 West Carolina Avenue\, Hartsville\, SC 29550\, but that is the mailing address for the building in the center of the gardens. We will meet in the parking lot; the entrance to the parking lot on West Carolina Avenue is located at GPS coordinates 34.36548\, -80.11746. At Kalmia we will be looking for the stand of Atlantic White Cedar which is the host plant for Hessel’s Hairstreak. \nAfter spending some time in and around the gardens\, we will drive approximately 30 minutes to Cheraw State Park. Our target species at Cheraw are all the elfins and\, again\, Hessel’s Hairstreak. \nMarty and Dave Kastner will lead this walk. Please RSVP to Marty 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/kalmia-gardens-and-cheraw-state-park-hessels-hairstreak-and-elfins-hartsville-sc/
LOCATION:Kalmia Gardens\, 34.3654\, -80.1175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20240305T001525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T001525Z
UID:6577-1710583200-1710601200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024\, at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. Our target species are Henry’s Elfin and Falcate Orangetip\, but we will also be looking for other early-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 33.9495\, -80.6530. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.9435\, -80.6555) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Refer to the SCDNR website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Either register on 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 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-hp-wma-eastover-near-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20240304T231924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T011132Z
UID:6575-1710241200-1710259200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:DATE CHANGE - Congaree Creek HP and Timmerman Trail (Cayce\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST FOR SATURDAY\, MARCH 9\, THE DATE FOR THIS WALK HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY\, MARCH 12. Also\, due to the expected low temperature Monday night\, the start time has been moved back to 11:00 am (from 10:00 am). \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024. We will meet in the parking lot of Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve located at 634 Old State Road\, Cayce\, SC 29033 (GPS coordinates 33.9426\, -81.0325). We will explore areas in and near part of the Heritage Preserve\, along Old State Road and the Timmerman Trail. Our target species are Goatweed Leafwing\, Falcate Orangetip and Elfins. Walking is easy and the distance is up to the participants. \nThere is a restroom at the Cayce Tennis Center on Fort Congaree Trail Road\, but we will not be in that area until later in the day. 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/congaree-creek-hp-and-timmerman-trail-cayce-sc/
LOCATION:Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve\, 634 Old State Road\, Cayce\, SC\, 29033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20230702T160726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T160726Z
UID:6502-1697882400-1697904000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA – Southern Dogface (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on October 21\,2023 at 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. \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. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \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-hp-wma-southern-dogface-eastover-near-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20230702T155027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T013538Z
UID:6499-1697288400-1697299200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:SI Group Hundred Acre Woods – Goatweed Leafwing (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:TIME CHANGED (from 10:00am-3:00pm to 1:00pm-4:00pm)\nDATE CHANGED (from September 30 to October 14)\nOn Saturday\, October 14\, 2023\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the SI Group Hundred Acre Woods in Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, to look for the Goatweed Leafwing (we believe there is an existing\, ongoing colony) and other fall butterflies. There will be a short drive on an unpaved road to get to our staging point\, and\, after parking\, we will walk around the property. This site was last visited in 2019. \nThere is a porta potty on site. Restaurants and gas stations are nearby. The walk will be on flat ground\, but some field areas may be overgrown. \nThe address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115 (GPS coordinates 33.465095\, -80.884050). Traveling south on Cannon Bridge Road from Highway 301\, go past the railroad crossing and come in the third entrance on the left just after the main parking lot area for the SI Group and just before the fenced-in electrical substation enclosure. After turning in\, look to your right and follow the short dirt road\, on the east side of the electrical substation enclosure\, towards the tree line where we will meet and line up our cars. After everyone has arrived\, a safety officer from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars back to the Hundred Acre Woods parking area. \nPlease register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Diane Curlee\, our trip organizer\, at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group-hundred-acre-woods-goatweed-leafwing-orangeburg-sc-2/
LOCATION:SI Group\, 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Curlee":MAILTO:dianecurlee8@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20230518T154305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T182232Z
UID:6458-1693303200-1693317600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Etheredge Mill Pond – Aaron’s Skipper (North\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – After numerous recent scouting visits\, no Aaron’s Skippers could be found. Consequently\, this year’s walk has been CANCELLED! Here’s to hoping they’ll be back next year.\nThe Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Etheredge Mill Pond near North\, South Carolina\, to look for Aaron’s Skipper fall brood and other late-season butterflies. Please note that this is a Tuesday walk. Locations of interest will be around the mill pond. At times\, we will be walking along the fairly wide shoulders of paved roads. \nMeet on the east side of Etheredge Mill Pond at the corner of Highway 178 / North Road and Highway 172 / Redmond Mill Road (GPS coordinates 33.62726\, -81.04808) in the open area on the north side of Highway 178 and just to the west of Highway 172. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/etheredge-mill-pond-aarons-skipper-north-sc-2/
LOCATION:Etheredge Mill Pond – North\, SC\, 33.62726\, -81.04808
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20230629T221348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T221348Z
UID:6482-1693130400-1693148400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Salleyland - Late-Summer Butterflies (Salley\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Salleyland near Salley\, South Carolina\, to look for late-summer butterflies. Please note that this is a Sunday walk. \nSalleyland is an approximately 100-acre undeveloped (except for a small cabin) tract of land that includes a hardwood forest\, a sandhills area\, a stream and a swamp. Our host and Salleyland co-owner\, Whit Gibbons\, is a renowned naturalist and editor\, author or co-author of more than 20 books. He also has written numerous articles that have been published in scientific journals. \nWe will meet at the Salleyland cabin. The address is 2838 Firetower Road\, Salley\, South Carolina\, 29137 in Orangeburg County. GPS coordinates for the entrance to the access road that leads back to the cabin are 33.53716\, -81.27444. Parking at the cabin is limited and the access road is difficult for low ground clearance vehicles. \nRestrooms are available on the property. Please RSVP or send any questions to Tom Austin at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/salleyland-late-summer-butterflies-salley-sc/
LOCATION:Salleyland\, 2838 Firetower Rd\, Salley\, SC\, 29137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20230305T223034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T154355Z
UID:6039-1684922400-1684940400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:REVISED DATE - Super-Sod Farm and Surrounding Area – Common Sootywing (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:REVISED DATE – Moved to Wednesday\, May 24 (from Monday\, May 22) due to expected weather conditions. \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will explore areas around and possibly inside the Super-Sod Farm in Orangeburg\, South Carolina. Please note that this is now a Wednesday walk. Our target species is the Common Sootywing which has been recoded here in the past. \nMeet at the Super-Sod office at 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, 29115. The GPS coordinates are 33.4594\, -80.7433. \nPlease bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Dennis Forsythe will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Dennis at dennis.forsythe@gmail.com if you can attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/super-sod-farm-and-surrounding-area-common-sootywing-orangeburg-sc/
LOCATION:Super-Sod Farm\, 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061520
CREATED:20230305T195007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T010731Z
UID:6034-1683453600-1683471600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sumter National Forest\, Enoree District\, South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:The location for this trip has been changed from Chester County to Newberry and Laurens Counties. \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk to the Enoree District of the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Please note that this is a Sunday walk. Our target species are the Pepper and Salt Skipper\, Common Roadside-Skipper and possibly Dusted Skipper. \nMeet at the BP gas station on Highway 66\, Whitmire Highway\, just off I-26 at exit 60. The GPS coordinates of the gas station are 34.4383\, -81.7628. \nThere are bathrooms in the camping area of Sumter National Forest\, but we may not be near them until the afternoon. There is also a rest stop on westbound I-26 shortly before exit 60. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Dennis Forsythe will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Dennis at dennis.forsythe@gmail.com if you can attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/chester-county-south-carolina/
LOCATION:Sumter National Forest\, Enoree District – BP Gas Station\, 3536 Whitmire Hwy\, Clinton\, SC\, 29325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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