BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Carolina Butterfly Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Carolina Butterfly Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20250221T043858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T165620Z UID:6896-1758358800-1758380400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Butterfly Count (Congaree NP\, Hopkins\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will participate in a NABA (North American Butterfly Association) seasonal count at the 26\,693-acre Congaree National Park near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for late-season butterflies. The park preserves the largest tract of old growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the United States. The lush trees growing in its floodplain forest are some of the tallest in the eastern United States\, forming one of the highest temperate deciduous forest canopies remaining in the world. The Congaree River flows through the park. About 15\,000 acres are designated as a wilderness area. Refer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. \nMeet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC 29061 (GPS coordinates 33.8298\, -80.8234) where we will divide into smaller groups. Some groups will have larger areas to explore than others. Some of the trails will have roots and/or may be overgrown. You do not have to be an expert to participate and may come for a whole or half day. \nThere are restrooms at the visitor center but no restaurants nearby. Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Theresa Yednock 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/naba-butterfly-count-congaree-np-hopkins-sc/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Theresa Yednoc":MAILTO:Theresa_Yednock@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20250220T221228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T165719Z UID:6887-1752310800-1752336000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Butterfly Count (CSRV\, Aiken County\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 12\, 2025\, NABA (North American Butterfly Association) will hold a butterfly count in the CSRV (Central Savannah River Valley) at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. Audubon’s Silver Bluff Sanctuary is a 3\,400-acre woodland overlooking the Savannah River. Here you’ll find extensive pine forests and bottomland hardwood forests; beautiful walking trails; 50 acres of lakes and ponds; 100 acres of grassland; and all manner of birds\, butterflies and wildlife. Refer to the website below for specific directions and additional information about Silver Bluff Sanctuary. \nMeet at the Silver Bluff Audubon Visitor Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. The GPS coordinates for the gate just outside the visitor center are 33.32451\, -81.84501. The street address is 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, SC 29831. Important note: Using the street address\, some GPS systems tell you that you’ve arrived one mile before you actually reach the Silver Bluff gates. At that point\, Silver Bluff Road transitions from a paved road to a well-maintained sand/clay road. Continue driving for one more mile and you’ll see the gates on your right. As stated earlier\, the GPS coordinates above are for the gate located just outside the visitor’s center. \nThe restroom at the visitor center will be accessible at the beginning of the day and at lunchtime.  We will eat lunch at the picnic area by the visitor center. 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/naba-butterfly-count-csrv-aiken-county-sc-3/ LOCATION:Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary\, 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, SC\, 29831\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (leveljohn7)":MAILTO:leveljohn7@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20240510T211246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T211607Z UID:6642-1726304400-1726326000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park (Hopkins\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 14\, 2024\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will participate in a NABA (North American Butterfly Association) seasonal count at Congaree National Park near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for mid to late-season butterflies. \nMeet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center (GPS coordinates 33.82984\, -80.82343) where we will divide into smaller groups. Some groups will have larger areas to explore than others. Some of the trails will have roots and/or may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. You do not have to be an expert to participate and may come for a whole or half day. Please bring water\, lunch\, snacks\, and if you have them\, binoculars\, a camera and field guide. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nRefer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Theresa Yednoc at the email address below if you can help with this important count. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-hopkins-sc-5/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20240711T183246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T183246Z UID:6674-1721466000-1721487600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park (Hopkins\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 20\, 2024\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will participate in a NABA (North American Butterfly Association) count at Congaree National Park near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for mid-season butterflies. \nMeet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center (GPS coordinates 33.82984\, -80.82343) where we will divide into smaller groups. Some groups will have larger areas to explore than others. Some of the trails will have roots and/or may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. You do not have to be an expert to participate and may come for a whole or half day. Please bring water\, lunch\, snacks\, and if you have them\, binoculars\, a camera and field guide. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nRefer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Theresa Yednoc at the email address below if you can help with this important count. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-hopkins-sc-6/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20240508T220945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T220945Z UID:6622-1720256400-1720278000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Butterfly Count (CSRV\, Aiken County\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 6\, 2024\, NABA (North American Butterfly Association) will hold a butterfly count in the CSRV (Central Savannah River Valley) at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. Audubon’s Silver Bluff Sanctuary is a 3\,400-acre woodland overlooking the Savannah River. Here you’ll find extensive pine forests and bottomland hardwood forests; beautiful walking trails; 50 acres of lakes and ponds; 100 acres of grassland; and all manner of birds\, butterflies and wildlife. Refer to the website below for specific directions and additional information about Silver Bluff Sanctuary. \nMeet at the Silver Bluff Audubon Visitor Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. The GPS coordinates for the gate just outside the visitor center are 33.32451\, -81.84501. The street address is 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, SC 29831. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate. \nImportant note: Using the street address\, some GPS systems tell you that you’ve arrived one mile before you actually reach the Silver Bluff gates. At that point\, Silver Bluff Road transitions from a paved road to a well-maintained sand/clay road. Continue driving for one more mile and you’ll see the gates on your right. As stated earlier\, the GPS coordinates above are for the gate located just outside the visitor’s center. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-butterfly-count-csrv-aiken-county-sc-2/ LOCATION:Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary\, 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, SC\, 29831\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20230701T185426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230701T185426Z UID:6492-1694854800-1694876400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park (Hopkins\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 16\, 2023\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will participate in a NABA (North American Butterfly Association) count at Congaree National Park near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for mid to late-season butterflies. \nMeet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center (GPS coordinates 33.82984\, -80.82343) where we will divide into smaller groups. Some groups will have larger areas to explore than others. Some of the trails will have roots and/or may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. You do not have to be an expert to participate and may come for a whole or half day. Please bring water\, lunch\, snacks\, and if you have them\, binoculars\, a camera and field guide. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nRefer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Theresa Yednoc at the email address below if you can help with this important count. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-hopkins-sc-4/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Theresa Yednoc":MAILTO:Theresa_Yednock@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20230409T232256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T232256Z UID:6276-1692435600-1692457200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park (Hopkins\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 17\, 2023\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will participate in a NABA (North American Butterfly Association) count at Congaree National Park near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for seasonal butterflies. \nMeet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center (GPS coordinates 33.82984\, -80.82343) where we will divide into smaller groups. Some groups will have longer areas to walk than others. Some of the trails will have roots and/or may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. You do not have to be an expert to participate and may come for a whole or half day. \nRefer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. If possible\, bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. If you do not have binoculars\, Congaree may be able to provide a set for the day. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Please register on the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below if you can help with this important count. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-hopkins-sc-3/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20230616T175901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T175901Z UID:6477-1688806800-1688832000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Butterfly Count (CSRV\, Aiken County\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 8\, 2023\, NABA (North American Butterfly Association) will hold a butterfly count in the CSRV (Central Savannah River Valley) at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. Audubon’s Silver Bluff Sanctuary is a 3\,400-acre woodland overlooking the Savannah River. Here you’ll find extensive pine forests and bottomland hardwood forests; beautiful walking trails; 50 acres of lakes and ponds; 100 acres of grassland; and all manner of birds\, butterflies and wildlife. Refer to the website below for specific directions and additional information about Silver Bluff Sanctuary. \nMeet at the Silver Bluff Audubon Visitor Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. The GPS coordinates for the gate just outside the visitor center are 33.32451\, -81.84501. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate. \nImportant note: Using the street address\, some GPS systems tell you that you’ve arrived one mile before you actually reach the Silver Bluff gates. At that point\, Silver Bluff Road transitions from a paved road to a well-maintained sand/clay road. Continue driving for one more mile and you’ll see the gates on your right. As stated earlier\, the GPS coordinates above are for the gate located just outside the visitor’s center. \nOn this same date\, there will also be another group conducting the NABA count over on the Georgia side of the river. If anyone is interested in participating with this other group in Georgia\, contact John Demko at the email address below for more information. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-butterfly-count-csrv-aiken-county-sc/ LOCATION:Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary\, 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, SC\, 29831\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20220311T193014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T193014Z UID:4560-1663405200-1663426800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park (Hopkins\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 17\, 2022\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will participate in a NABA (North American Butterfly Association) count at Congaree National Park near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for seasonal butterflies. \nMeet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center (GPS coordinates 33.82984\, -80.82343) where we will divide into smaller groups. Some groups will have longer areas to walk than others. Some of the trails will have roots and/or may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. You do not have to be an expert to participate and may come for a whole or half day. \nRefer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Claudia Santiago at the email address below if you can help with this important count. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-hopkins-sc-2/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Santiago (Congaree NP)":MAILTO:Claudia_Santiago@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20220311T192243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T192243Z UID:4557-1660381200-1660402800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park (Hopkins\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 13\, 2022\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will participate in a NABA (North American Butterfly Association) count at Congaree National Park near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for mid-season butterflies. \nMeet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center (GPS coordinates 33.82984\, -80.82343) where we will divide into smaller groups. Some groups will have longer areas to walk than others. Some of the trails will have roots and/or may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. You do not have to be an expert to participate and may come for a whole or half day. \nRefer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Claudia Santiago at the email address below if you can help with this important count. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-hopkins-sc/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Santiago (Congaree NP)":MAILTO:Claudia_Santiago@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20220221T233722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T031831Z UID:4428-1657357200-1657382400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Butterfly Count (SCRA\, Aiken County\, SC) DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 9\, 2022\, NABA (North American Butterfly Association) will hold a butterfly count in the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. Audubon’s Silver Bluff Sanctuary is a 3\,400-acre woodland overlooking the Savannah River. Here you’ll find extensive pine forests and bottomland hardwood forests; beautiful walking trails; 50 acres of lakes and ponds; 100 acres of grassland; and all manner of birds\, butterflies and wildlife. Refer to the website below for specific directions and additional information about Silver Bluff Sanctuary. \nMeet at the Silver Bluff Audubon Visitor Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. The GPS coordinates for the gate just outside the visitor center are 33.32451\, -81.84501. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate. \nImportant note: using the street address\, some GPS systems tell you that you’ve arrived one mile before you actually reach the Silver Bluff gates. At that point\, Silver Bluff Road transitions from a paved road to a well-maintained sand/clay road. Continue driving for one more mile and you’ll see the gates on your right. As stated earlier\, the GPS coordinates above are for the gate located just outside the visitor’s center. \nOn this same date\, there will also be another group over on the Georgia side of the river doing a NABA count in the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. If anyone is interested in participating with this other group in Georgia\, contact John Demko at the email address below for more information. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-butterfly-count-scra-aiken-county-sc/ LOCATION:Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary\, 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, SC\, 29831\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20210522T215948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T215948Z UID:3712-1631955600-1631977200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center where we will divide into smaller groups.  Some will have longer areas to walk.  Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown.  There are no restaurants nearby.  Contact David Shelley if you can help with this important count.  You do not have to be an expert to help and may come for a whole or half day. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-7/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20210516T191324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210516T191324Z UID:3701-1628931600-1628953200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center where we will divide into smaller groups.  Some will have longer areas to walk.  Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown.  There are no restaurants nearby.  Contact David Shelley if you can help with this important count.  You do not have to be an expert to help and may come for a whole or half day. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-6/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20200303T225901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T171830Z UID:3019-1599901200-1599922800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Limited NABA Count - Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Due to the Coronavirus/Covid-19 outbreak\, this NABA count will be a “by invitation only” event. Each group will be limited to one or two persons who have been specifically asked to attend.  We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see you for the counts next year. \nCANCELLED – Meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center where we will divide into smaller groups.  Some will have longer areas to walk.  Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown.  There are no restaurants nearby.  Contact David Shelley if you can help with this important count.  You do not have to be an expert to help and may come for a whole or half day. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-5/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20200303T184400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T190245Z UID:3002-1592038800-1592060400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Limited NABA Count - Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Due to the Coronavirus/Covid-19 outbreak and Congaree National Park still being closed to the general public\, this NABA count will be a “by invitation only” event. Each group will be limited to one or two persons who have been specifically asked to attend.  We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see you for the Fall count or next year. \nCANCELLED – Meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center where we will divide into smaller groups.  Some will have longer areas to walk.  Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown.  There are no restaurants nearby.  Contact David Shelley if you can help with this important count.  You do not have to be an expert and you may come for a whole or half day.  david_shelley@nps.gov URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-4/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20190310T184457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T184457Z UID:2150-1568451600-1568473200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the visitor center which has restroom facilities. We will divide into smaller groups. Some will have longer areas to walk. Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. Contact David Shelley if you are able to help with this important count. You do not have to be an expert to help and may come for a whole or half day. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-3/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20190505T170932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T142527Z UID:2338-1565517600-1565539200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Southern Lake Norman DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nSpecific information to follow as it becomes available or contact Taylor Piephoff for details. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/southern-lake-norman-naba-count/ LOCATION:Lake Norman CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event,NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Piephoff":MAILTO:piephofft@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20190310T181827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T181827Z UID:2148-1562403600-1562432400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:We will meet at 9:00 AM at the Visitor Center\, 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, South Carolina\, and will cover areas not generally open to the public. The Visitor Center is on the dirt road portion of Silver Bluff Road so keep going after the pavement ends. We will butterfly both in the morning and the afternoon. The restrooms at the center will be open at the beginning of the count and at lunch. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-silver-bluff-audubon-sanctuary-3/ LOCATION:Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary\, 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, SC\, 29831\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20190225T170530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T205745Z UID:2098-1560589200-1560610800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the visitor center which has restroom facilities. We will divide into smaller groups. Some will have longer areas to walk. Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. Contact David Shelley if you are able to help with this important count. You do not have to be an expert to help and you may come for a whole or half day. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/congaree-national-park-naba-count/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180515T185846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T135025Z UID:1598-1536397200-1536418800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the visitor center.  We will divide into smaller groups. Some will have longer areas to walk. Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby.  Bring camera\, binoculars\, field guide\, sun screen and insect repellent.  Wear long pants and sturdy shoes.  Contact David Shelley if you are able to help with this important count. You do not have to be an expert to help and may come for a whole or half day. david_shelley@nps.gov URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-2/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180525T194629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180527T215245Z UID:1665-1535446800-1535472000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Pilot Mountain State Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the summit parking lot. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pilot-mountain-state-park-2/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180525T190603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T190603Z UID:1649-1535101200-1535126400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Wake County DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-wake-county/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="John Connors":MAILTO:jconnorsbird@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180525T192723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180527T214731Z UID:1657-1535014800-1535040000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Hanging Rock State Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at Vade Mecum access off Moore’s Springs Road. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-hanging-rock-state-park/ LOCATION:Hanging Rock State Park\, 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road\, Danbury\, NC\, 27016 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180525T191628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180527T215636Z UID:1655-1534842000-1534867200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Mayo River State Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Mayo Mountain access\, just past the park office. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-mayo-river/ LOCATION:Mayo River State Park\, 500 Old Mayo Park Road\, Mayodan\, NC\, 27027\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180525T184139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T184139Z UID:1641-1534668300-1534698000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Durham\, NC DESCRIPTION:Meet at Eno River State Park Fews Ford parking area at the end of the road.  For those interested\, meet there again at 5:00 to compile count results. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-durham-nc/ LOCATION:Eno River State Park\, 6101 Cole Mill Rd\, Durham\, NC\, 27705\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Pippen":MAILTO:jeffpippen9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180525T185807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T185807Z UID:1645-1534410000-1534431600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Orange County\, NC DESCRIPTION:Areas to be covered\, but not limited to:\nBrumley Forest\, Johnston Mill\, Keith Arboretum\, Occoneechee State Park\, portions of Duke Forest\, and other areas in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. \nComments: In lieu of a start and ending meet up\, participants can check in with the organizer either by text or email that they have started their walk\, and when finished\, submit their counts. Participants are welcome to join the organizers at their home in Hillsborough around 3:30-4:00. They welcome any amount of time you can provide to cover these areas. If you live in Chapel Hill you might be within the count circle. Please contact the organizers to find out how you can help! URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-orange-county-nc/ LOCATION:Orange County\, NC CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Lori M. Carlson":MAILTO:backyard.butterflies.org@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180516T204737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T033617Z UID:1617-1533286800-1533312000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count North Buncombe County\, NC DESCRIPTION:This count is set for Friday\, August 3 with a rain date of Thursday\, August 2.  Most of the count will be in the Sandy Mush Game Lands.  Please contact Doug Johnston if you are participating.  He will then give you specific details.  wellsteadwest@gmail.com URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-north-buncombe-county-nc/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Johnston":MAILTO:wellsteadwest@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180511T171406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T171406Z UID:1563-1530954000-1530975600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary at 9:00.  There is a restroom facility and drinking fountain available before the count starts and again around noon during a lunch break.  The nearest town with full services is Jackson\, SC.  It is recommended that you pack a lunch and snacks and bring water.  Walking conditions are generally easy.  Bring  good bug spray\, hats\, sun block\, binoculars\, camera and a field guide.  Wear long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy shoes and any additional items you might need to have a pleasurable experience.  Please refer to the Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary website\, Audubon’s Silver Bluff Sanctuary\, for more information about visiting the facility.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  We will divide into two groups if there are a sufficient number of participants so we can cover more of the Sanctuary. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-silver-bluff-audubon-sanctuary/ LOCATION:Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary\, 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, SC\, 29831\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180326T002734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T190034Z UID:1431-1529139600-1529161200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count: Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the visitor center which has restroom facilities. We will divide into smaller groups. Some will have longer areas to walk. Some trails will have roots and maybe overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. Contact David Shelley if you are able to help with this important count. You do not have to be an expert to help and you may come for a whole or half day. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120533 CREATED:20180313T224837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180527T220107Z UID:1377-1528275600-1528290000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Weymouth Woods - Sandhills NP DESCRIPTION:Meet up will be at the Visitor’s Center in the morning. This location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. Pathways are packed sand. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we will go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly species as possible. It is recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring with you those items you may need to have a pleasant experience. \nIt is recommended you bring a packed lunch and snacks with plenty of water. The Visitor’s Center has public restrooms and a water fountain. The nearest towns of Aberdeen and Southern Pines have many restaurants and other accommodations. \nTarget species for this count are the King’s and Edward’s Hairstreaks. Additional species commonly seen are Palamedes\, Spicebush\, and Tiger Swallowtails; Common Buckeyes\, Eastern Tailed Blues and Azures\, and assorted duskywings. \nThe results of last year’s count can be viewed here. \n\n\n\nPhotos from Weymouth Woods NABA Count 2017\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEdward’s Hairstreak\nKing’s Hairstreak URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-weymouth-woods-sandhills-np/ LOCATION:Weymouth Woods – Sandhills NP\, 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR