Midlands Chapter
Midlands Chapter Planning
Planning meeting for the Midlands Chapter will be hosted at Marty and Dave's house in Columbia, SC. Please register to receive an email from them for directions to their house if you are interested in attending.
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve 883 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC, United StatesWe will meet in the parking lot. The trails are mostly sand with some rocky areas and hills. Please wear appropriate footwear such as sturdy or hiking shoes. Gas stations and restaurants are within a couple of miles from the Preserve. It is recommended you bring water, lunch or snacks, camera, binoculars, field guides, and […]
Carolina Sandhills NWR
Carolina Sandhills NWR 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, United StatesPlease meet in the parking lot at the visitor center which will be closed. The main entrance is on US Highway 1, about 4 miles northeast of McBee, SC. There are restroom facilities at Lake Bee, but we will not be near there until later in the day. We will drive to sections of the […]
Carolina Sandhills NWR / Cheraw SP
Carolina Sandhills NWR 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, United StatesMeet 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 […]
Canceled – Sumter National Forest – Enoree District
We will meet at the BP gas station on Hwy. 66 right off of I-26 near Joanna, SC. We will then drive to various parts of the forest. Walking will be minimal. There are bathrooms in the camping area, but we may not be near them until the afternoon. There are no restaurants nearby. Our […]
Canceled – Sumter National Forest – Enoree District
This walk has been canceled. We will meet at the BP gas station on Hwy. 66 right off of I-26 near Joanna, SC. We will then drive to various parts of the forest. Walking will be minimal. There are bathrooms in the camping area, but we may not be near them until the afternoon. There […]
SI Group, Orangeburg, SC
We will again go to the Hundred Acre Woods of the SI Group to look for the Goatweed Leafwing as well as other butterflies. We have often found caterpillars and eggs as well as adult butterflies. Please bring your lunch and water. We will be eating at some picnic tables. Wear close toed shoes […]
Cancelled -Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve
This walk has been cancelled due to Hurricane Florence. This area is only open during designated dates and times. Meet at the gate where you will have to sign in and out. We may carpool on the property leaving the other cars in the parking area. We will drive to various areas to look for […]
Roxbury Park
Roxbury Park 4494 Hwy 174, Meggett, SC, United StatesWe will search the many blooming asters for butterflies. There is a trail through the woods with tree roots and possibly some overgrown areas. Our target species are Salt Marsh Skipper and Intricate Satyr. Tom Austin will lead. He has become an expert on identifying the Intricate Satyr and being able to tell the differences […]