Midlands Chapter
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 […]
Midlands Chapter Planning Meeting
The Midlands Chapter Planning Meeting will be held on February 2 at the home in Blythewood of Marty and Dave Kastner. Please use the contact form if you are coming and need directions.
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve and Shealy’s Pond Heritage Preserve
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve 883 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC, United StatesWe will visit Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve and Shealy's Pond Heritage Preserve if time permits. . Meet in the parking lot at Peachtree to look for the colony of Brown Elfins and other early butterflies. The address is 883 Peachtree Rock Road, Lexington, SC 29073. There are no facilities at this site, but gas stations […]
Sumter National Forest – Enoree District
Sumter National Forest, Enoree District - BP Gas Station 3536 Whitmire Hwy, Clinton, SC, United StatesPOSTPONED DUE TO PREDICTED WEATHER (was May 11) NEW DATE - Monday, May 13 The Midlands Chapter walk to Sumter National Forest previously scheduled for May 11 has been postponed due to predicted rain. Dennis Forsythe who is leading has rescheduled the walk for Monday, May 13. Be sure to let Dennis know if you […]
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge
Carolina Sandhills NWR 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, United StatesPlease 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. Our target species will be hairstreaks including Banded, Coral and King’s. There are restroom facilities at […]
Gum Swamp Road, Jackson, SC
Kathwood Lakes parking area 33.337279, -81.843453Date changed from Saturday, July 13 to Sunday, July 14 due to expected rain on July 13. This is in Jackson, SC near Aiken. Our target species are Texan Crescent and Tawny and Hackberry Emperors. We will meet at the Kathwood Lakes parking area of the Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary. We will leave […]