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SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA - Henry's Elfin (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:DATE CHANGED TO SUNDAY\, MARCH 20\, 2022\nDue to a weather forecast for heavy overnight rains on Friday extending into the morning of Saturday\, March 19\, 2022\, this walk has been RESCHEDULED to Sunday\, March 20\, 2022.  We will meet at the same location listed below but\, due to cooler temperatures\, will delay starting by 1/2 hour\, changing the start time from 10:00am to 10:30am. Hope to see you there. \nOn Sunday\, March 20\, 2022\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for Henry’s Elfin and other early season butterflies. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails. \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.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wateree-river-hp-wma/
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:20211016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20210610T144136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T145301Z
UID:3758-1634378400-1634396400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Congaree Creek HP and Timmerman Trail
DESCRIPTION:TENTATIVE \nWe will meet in the parking lot of Congaree Creek HP located at 634 Old State Road\, Cayce\, SC 29033; the GPS coordinates are 33.942633\, -81.032142. We will explore areas in part of the Heritage Preserve and along Old State Road and the Timmerman Trail. Our target species are Goatweed Leafwing and Texan Crescent. Walking is easy but could be several miles if you choose to do that much. There 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. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead. Please register on the CBS website or with the Kastners if you plan to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/congaree-creek-hp-and-timmerman-trail/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20210520T200109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T011056Z
UID:3708-1623403800-1623423600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills NWR
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on FRIDAY\, June 11 to Carolina Sandhills NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) in South Carolina. This is the walk that was rescheduled due to an unfavorable weather forecast on June 5. \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; The GPS coordinates are 34.502551\, -80.223653. \nOur target species will be hairstreaks including Banded\, Coral and King’s and Southern Dogface. There are restroom facilities at Lake Bee\, but we will not be near there until later in the day if at all. There are gas stations in McBee. We will drive to sections of the NWR and stop to look for butterflies. Walking will be minimal. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact kastners@aol.com if you can attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-nwr-2/
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:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20210516T180539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210516T180539Z
UID:3698-1621677600-1621684800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Edisto Memorial Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Edisto Memorial Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Orangeburg. There is No Admission Fee. Come see this South Carolina treasure and hopefully we will spot some butterflies too! \nSuggestion: Park in the Upper Parking Lot and park toward the far end. \nRestrooms are located to the far-right upper corner of the parking lot. Follow the sidewalk to the buildings down the hill and to the right. \nWe will meet in the Lower Parking lot to begin our walk. Follow the pavement to the far upper left and walk down the incline to the parking area below. Our walk will end back at the Upper Parking area. \nThis is an easy walk with some steps and moderate inclines. There is a board walk that enables us to see the North Fork of the Edisto River. The Edisto River is the longest free flowing Black Water River in North America. What makes this a black water river? Come and discover the answer. \nBring: Bug Spray\, Water\, Snacks\, Insect Guides\, Camera. \nWe will see Roses\, Canada Geese\, Turtles\, a Chinese Waterwheel\, and the river. We hope to see butterflies. There will be an opportunity to stand on a million gallons of water\, you will not get your feet wet! Come see how the old city dump was transformed (1920’s) into an area of beauty before it became the “in thing to do!” \nThe gardens are affiliated with the American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) and has an American Rose Society Award of Excellence Test Garden. \nThe Edisto Memorial Gardens are located at 218 Riverside Drive\, SW\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115. The website is: www.orangeburg.sc.us/edisto-memorial-gardens. \nContact: Diane Curlee\, cell phone (803) 378-0536 if you are planning to attend the walk.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/edisto-memorial-gardens/
LOCATION:Edisto Memorial Gardens\, 218 Riverside Drive\, SW\, 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:20210403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20210309T030732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T031418Z
UID:3610-1617444000-1617462000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills NWR\, Cheraw SP and Horseshoe Mountain
DESCRIPTION:The first walk for the CBS Midlands Chapter will be on April 3. We will visit Cheraw State Park and Horseshoe Mountain. Due to a recent controlled burn and lack of nectar\, we will NOT explore Carolina Sandhills NWR; we will only meet there in the parking lot at 10:00 (which\, due to the expected cool temperature\, is later than the original time of 9:30 ). 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. We will caravan to Cheraw SP and then to Horseshoe Mountain. \nPlease note that masks and social distancing are mandated on all federal lands (Sandhills) and masks are only required in areas where people congregate at Cheraw SP. If you want to explore the Carolina Sandhills NWR\, a youth turkey hunt is taking place on this date and our permit limits us to either side of Wildlife Drive from Hwy 1 to RT 9. Please bring an orange hat or vest to wear in the NWR other than the parking lot. \nPlease note that the area at Cheraw SP is not a trail and we will be walking on uneven ground covered with pine needles and some vegetation. Also\, at Horseshoe Mountain there is a walk with some steps to get up to the top. The high temperature is only supposed to be 59 on Saturday\, but we did see butterflies while scouting when it was only 55 degrees. It is supposed to be sunny. \nAs before we will practice social distancing as much as possible during the walk. Be sure to bring your mask since the area will be more crowded on a holiday weekend. Bathrooms are available at Horseshoe Mountain. \nThe target species are Henry’s Elfin\, Brown Elfin\, Frosted Elfin and Hessel’s Hairstreak. Please bring your binoculars\, camera\, field guides\, lunch\, snacks and water. We will end around 3:00. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead the walk. Please sign up on the CBS website or contact Marty and Dave if you plan to attend. kastners@aol.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-nwr-cheraw-sp-and-horseshoe-mountain-2/
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:20201010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T160000
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UID:3023-1602324000-1602345600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Hampton Park and Charles Towne Landing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution\, these walks have been CANCELLED. \nBoth of these locations are in the Charleston\, South Carolina area. The entrance fee for Charles Towne Landing is $7.50 for adults and $3.75 for SC senior citizens ages 65+. The location to meet and additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Dennis Forsythe will lead.  dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/hampton-park-and-charles-towne-landing/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20200306T232236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T160039Z
UID:3031-1601719200-1601737200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Parris Island\, South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)\, we have been informed by our contact at Parris Island that\, “It has been extremely difficult to get non-DOD affiliated personnel on the Depot\, especially Friday-Sunday.” Consequently\, this walk has been CANCELLED. The invitation to visit Parris Island is still open and we intend to include it in the planning schedule for 2021. \nThis is a very rare opportunity to butterfly on Parris Island.\nThe walk will be LIMITED TO THE FIRST 12 PEOPLE who sign up by September 12 either on the CBS website or by contacting Marty Kastner at kastners@aol.com. When you register\, you will need to provide your FULL NAME\, DATE OF BIRTH and SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. This information will be given to John Holloway (our trip leader and the natural resources person for Parris Island) which he will submit to Parris Island base security for the purpose of vetting all attendees. Dennis Forsythe is the organizer for this walk. \nWe will meet at the Parris Island Gateway entrance just south of US Highway 21 at Malecon Drive. Once through the main gate\, we will pull over to caravan. The GPS coordinates for the front entry gate are 32.375001\, -80.716649. \nLong pants\, sturdy shoes and a hat are recommended. Please bring sunscreen\, insect repellent\, water and lunch. Binoculars\, a camera (for the photographers in the group) and field guide will be helpful for butterfly identification. \n\n+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/parris-island-south-carolina-2/
LOCATION:Parris Island Gateway\, 32.375001\, -80.716649
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20200303T231437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200913T175940Z
UID:3021-1600509600-1600527600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - SI Group Hundred Acre Woods
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)\, the SI Group is currently not allowing any groups to visit their Hundred Acre Woods habitat conservation and management area.  Consequently\, this walk has been CANCELLED.  \nThe target species is the Goatweed Leafwing and other fall butterflies. There is a porta potty on site. The walk will be on flat ground\, but some field areas may be overgrown. \nThe address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115. Come in the second entrance after crossing the railroad tracks coming from Hwy. 301. Look to your right and go towards the tree line. We will line our cars up near the tree line. After everyone has arrived\, Arthur Sweatman from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars to the Hundred Acre Woods. Restaurants and gas stations are nearby.  Marty Kastner is our trip organizer; please contact Marty if you are coming. kastners@aol.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group-hundred-acre-woods/
LOCATION:SI Group\, 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20200303T225243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T232414Z
UID:3016-1598781600-1598803200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Edisto Island including Roxbury Park and the Hutchinson House
DESCRIPTION:Note that this trip is scheduled for Sunday (instead of the normal Saturday). Our target species will be the Great Southern White. \nThe Midlands Chapter of the Carolina Butterfly Society will hold a walk on Edisto Island on Sunday\, August 30.  Due to Covid-19\, social distancing will be practiced.  Please have a mask at hand for necessary times that may arise.  Please note that we are not going to Botany Bay as previously planned due to the large crowds that visit there.  Tom Austin will lead.  Contact him if you plan to attend.  tbausti@g.clemson.edu \nWe will meet at Roxbury Park at 10:00am in the parking lot. (There is a portalet in the parking lot.) Traffic should be low and social distancing shouldn’t be an issue. We’ll spend the morning at Roxbury before heading to the Hutchinson House after lunch. We’ll roam the trails there until we disband. We should be the only ones on the Hutchinson House property. (There is a portalet behind the house.) \nAddress for Roxbury Park is: 4494 Hwy-174\, Meggett\, SC \nAddress for the Hutchinson House is: 7666 Point of Pines Rd\, Edisto Island\, SC \nHutchinson House\, which is now owned by Edisto Island Open Land Trust\, is a freedman house constructed circa 1885 by a former slave. Efforts are in place to restore the home and grounds.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/edisto-island-including-botany-bay-and-roxbury-park/
LOCATION:Roxbury Park\, 4494 Hwy 174\, Meggett\, SC\, 29449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20200303T191918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T182734Z
UID:3012-1596276000-1596297600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Gum Swamp Road
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution\, this walk has been CANCELLED.  \nThis is in Jackson\, South Carolina 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 some cars at this location and consolidate the number of vehicles.  Kathwood Lakes is just before the dirt road portion of Silver Bluff Road and approximately 200 yards after crossing the railroad tracks coming south on Silver Bluff Road.  Kathwood Lakes is the name Google Maps uses for the bodies of water at this location.  The GPS coordinates are 33.337279\, -81.843453.  If 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.  John Demko will lead.  leveljohn7@gmail.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/gum-swamp-road/
LOCATION:Kathwood Lakes\, 33.337279\, -81.843453
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20200303T190924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T190924Z
UID:3008-1595673000-1595692800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Chandler and Ashmore Heritage Preserves
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\nThis is a joint trip with SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists).  Both areas are in Greenville County.  More information will be provided as it becomes available.  Kathy Boyle will lead.  katherine.boyle@ymail.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/chandler-and-ashmore-heritage-preserves/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Boyle":MAILTO:katherine.boyle@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20200303T185710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T191208Z
UID:3004-1593253800-1593273600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wannamaker Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This is a joint walk with SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists) and\, as of 6/10/20\, they still intend on meeting and exploring.  Wannamaker is owned by the Columbia Audubon Society and is located 3.5 miles east of St. Matthews on SC 6.  It is not open to the general public.  There is a pavilion and bathroom on site.  Dave Schuetrum of SCAN will be the leader.  d14ds0604@att.net \nGPS Coordinates: 33.636649\, -80.706006
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wannamaker-nature-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Wannamaker Nature Preserve\, 33.636649\, -80.706006
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Schuetrum":MAILTO:d14ds0604@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20200303T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T221314Z
UID:2997-1589018400-1589036400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Sumter National Forest\, Enoree District
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution\, this walk has been CANCELLED. We will explore areas of the Sumter National Forest.  Meet in the parking lot of the Piggly Wiggly in Whitmire.  The address is 26490 SC-121\, Whitmire\, SC 29170.  GPS is 34.507138\, -81.601602.  Dennis Forsythe will be our leader.  dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-enoree-district-4/
LOCATION:Sumter National Forest\, Enoree District – Piggly Wiggly\, 26490 SC-121\, Whitmire\, SC\, 29178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20200303T182147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T192653Z
UID:2995-1585994400-1586016000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Carolina Sandhills NWR\, Cheraw SP and Horseshoe Mountain
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution\, this walk has been CANCELLED. A group use permit is required for us to visit the Carolina Sandhills NWR and\, based on Governor McMaster’s state of emergency proclamation\, said permit has been withheld by the issuing authority. \nAll of these locations are in Chesterfield County.  We will go to as many of these areas as we have time for.  Our target species are all elfins and Hessel’s Hairstreak.  The leader for this trip is still to be determined.  More information will be provided as details become available.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-nwr-cheraw-sp-and-horseshoe-mountain/
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:20190928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20190311T201252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T205447Z
UID:2169-1569666600-1569686400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:SI Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a joint trip with SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists). The address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115. Come in the second entrance after crossing the railroad tracks coming from Hwy. 301. Look to your right and go towards the tree line. We will line our cars up near the tree line. When everyone is there\, Arthur Sweatman from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars to the Hundred Acre Woods. Dave Kastner is our trip organizer. The target species is the Goatweed Leafwing and other fall butterflies. There 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. Register online or contact Dave if you are able to attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group/
LOCATION:SI Group\, 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20190311T195836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T015054Z
UID:2167-1569060000-1569078000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Parris Island\, South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:This is a very rare opportunity to butterfly on Parris Island.\nThe walk will be LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 PEOPLE who sign up by September 9 either on the CBS website or by contacting Marty Kastner at kastners@aol.com. When you register\, you will need to PROVIDE YOUR fULL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH. This information will be given to John Holloway (our trip leader and the natural resources person for Parris Island) which he will submit to Parris Island base security for the purpose of vetting all attendees. Dennis Forsythe is the organizer for this walk. \nWe will meet at the Parris Island Gateway entrance just south of US Highway 21 at Malecon Drive. Once through the main gate\, we will pull over to caravan. The GPS coordinates for the front entry gate are 32.375001\, -80.716649. \nLong pants\, sturdy shoes and a hat are recommended. Please bring sunscreen\, insect repellent\, water and lunch. Binoculars\, a camera (for the photographers in the group) and field guide will be helpful for butterfly identification.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/parris-island-south-carolina/
LOCATION:Parris Island Gateway\, 32.375001\, -80.716649
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20190225T183606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190303T200011Z
UID:2112-1567848600-1567870200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Jackson\, SC\, Aiken County. Please visit their website for directions. 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 butterflies. The main roads are gravel\, the smaller roads are grass but unless you get way off the track they are in pretty good shape and are well maintained. There is a port-o-let at the gate. The nearest town is Jackson\, a mile or two from the front gate. There is a Subway there and possibly other local restaurants\, but you should probably bring lunch because the property is huge and if you get back to the areas where we’re going to be\, it can take as long as ½ hour just to get back to the gate. Intricate Satyr\, Texan Crescent and Appalachian Brown have been found at this site.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/crackerneck-wildlife-management-area-and-ecological-reserve-2/
LOCATION:Crackerneck WMA\, 33.286\, -81.781
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Stacey":MAILTO:croakie@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20190310T172159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T193346Z
UID:2140-1565431200-1565449200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wannamaker Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This property is owned by the Columbia Audubon Society and is located 3.5 miles east of St. Matthews\, South Carolina on SC 6. It is not open to the general public. There is a pavilion and bathroom on site. The target species is the second brood of the Harvester. Caroline Eastman\, the “original” organizer\, is not be able to attend so Marty and Dave Kastner will lead this walk..
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wannamaker-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Wannamaker Nature Preserve\, 33.636649\, -80.706006
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20190225T181244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T204245Z
UID:2101-1563094800-1563109200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Gum Swamp Road\, Jackson\, SC
DESCRIPTION:Date changed from Saturday\, July 13 to Sunday\, July 14 due to expected rain on July 13.\nThis 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 some cars at this location and consolidate the number of vehicles. It is just before where the dirt road portion of Silver Bluff Road begins. It is approximately 200 yards after crossing the railroad tracks coming south on Silver Bluff Road. Kathwood Lakes is the name Google Map uses for the bodies of water at this location. The GPS coordinates are 33.337279\, -81.843453. If 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. There is a possibility of butterflying at Silver Bluff Audubon Center in the afternoon.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/gum-swamp-road-jackson-sc/
LOCATION:Kathwood Lakes parking area\, 33.337279\, -81.843453
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20190225T165528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T221340Z
UID:2094-1559381400-1559404800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Please 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 Lake Bee\, but we will not be near there until later in the day. There are gas stations in McBee. We will drive to sections of the NWR and stop to look for butterflies. Walking will be minimal.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-national-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Carolina Sandhills NWR\, 23734 US-1\, McBee\, SC\, 29101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Will Stuart":MAILTO:willstuart2001@earthlink.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20190224T194436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T134331Z
UID:2087-1557741600-1557761400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sumter National Forest - Enoree District
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED DUE TO PREDICTED WEATHER (was May 11)\nNEW DATE – Monday\, May 13\nThe 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 will be attending. \nPlease 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 targeted species are Pepper and Salt Skipper\, Common Roadside-Skipper and Dusted Skipper. Dennis Forsythe will lead.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-enoree-district-3/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20190220T212432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T212432Z
UID:2081-1551520800-1551538800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve and Shealy's Pond Heritage Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We 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 and restaurants are nearby. \nIf the weather is too cold or rainy\, we will move this trip to March 9
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/peachtree-rock-heritage-preserve-and-shealys-pond-heritage-preserve/
LOCATION:Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve\, 883 Peachtree Rock Rd\, Lexington\, SC\, 29073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20190117T183801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T183801Z
UID:2046-1549101600-1549112400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Midlands Chapter Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/midlands-chapter-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20180515T201722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T201722Z
UID:1606-1538820000-1538838000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Roxbury Park
DESCRIPTION:We 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 between the Intricate and Carolina Satyr.  No restaurants are nearby. Please bring binoculars\, camera\, field guide\, sun screen and bug spray.  Wear long pants and sturdy shoes.  Be sure to register if you plan to attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/roxbury-park/
LOCATION:Roxbury Park\, 4494 Hwy 174\, Meggett\, SC\, 29449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20180515T195801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T201029Z
UID:1600-1537003800-1537025400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled -Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve
DESCRIPTION:This walk has been cancelled due to Hurricane Florence. \nThis 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 butterflies. The main roads are gravel\, the smaller roads are grass but unless you get way off the track they are in pretty good shape and are well maintained.  The nearest town is Jackson\, SC. There is a Subway there and other local restaurants\, but you should probably bring lunch because the property is huge and if you get back to the areas where we’re going to be\, it can take as long as ½ hour just to get back to the gate. Intricate Satyr\, Texan Crescent and Appalachian Brown have been found at this site. \nFrom Columbia:\n(This route should take about 2 hours from downtown.)\nTake I-26 W toward Greenville Take exit 107A to merge onto I-20 W toward Augusta.\nTake exit 22 toward Aiken.\nTurn left at US-1.\nContinue on York St. SE.\nTurn right at Park Ave SE.\nTurn left at Chesterfield St S/SC-19 and continue to follow SC-19.\nSlight right toward SC-1\nSlight right at SC-1.\nTurn left at Atomic Rd/SC-125\nContinue on SC 125 approximately 12 miles to Jackson.\nTurn right on Silverton Road (CR 63) and go 0.4 miles to stop sign on Main Street.\nTurn left on Main Street and go 0.4 miles to Brown Road.\nTurn right on Brown Road and go 2.1 miles until the pavement ends.\nAt end of pavement\, turn left on graveled road and go 0.2 miles to check station/entrance.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/crackerneck-wildlife-management-area-and-ecological-reserve/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Stacey":MAILTO:croakie@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20180425T195346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T172002Z
UID:1523-1535795100-1535815800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:SI Group\, Orangeburg\, SC
DESCRIPTION: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 and long pants.  Bring your binoculars\, cameras\, field guide\, sunscreen and bug spray.  Enter at the second entrance after crossing the railroad tracks coming from Hwy. 301.  Look to your right and go towards the tree line. We will meet there.  Restaurants and gas stations are nearby.  There is a porta potty on site.  Arthur Sweatman will be our leader.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group-orangeburg-sc/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Curlee":MAILTO:dianecurlee8@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20180410T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T220549Z
UID:1484-1532512800-1532530800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Sumter National Forest - Enoree District
DESCRIPTION:This walk has been canceled. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-enoree-district-2/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20180326T002033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T114844Z
UID:1427-1526724000-1526742000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Sumter National Forest – Enoree District
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur targeted species are Pepper and Salt Skipper\, Common Roadside-Skipper and Dusted Skipper.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-enoree-district/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T190418
CREATED:20180326T000740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T000854Z
UID:1422-1522490400-1522508400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills NWR
DESCRIPTION:Please 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 NWR and stop to look for butterflies. Walking will be minimal. If time permits we will head to Cheraw State Park to look for butterflies there. \nThe address is 23734 U.S. Highway 1\, McBee\, SC 29101.  \nOur target species will be Frosted Elfin.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-nwr/
LOCATION:Carolina Sandhills NWR\, 23734 US-1\, McBee\, SC\, 29101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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