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SUMMARY:Butler Mountain Bald (Buncombe Co\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, August 24\, 2025\, the Carolina Butterfly Society Western NC Chapter will visit Butler Mountain Bald in Buncombe County near Fairview\, NC. Our target species is the Incognito Crescent and the trip leader is Sparrel Wood. \nWe will meet at Ingles Market\, 225 Charlotte Hwy\, Asheville\, NC 28803. GPS coordinates of the Ingles Market parking lot are 35.55105\, -82.47340.  We will caravan from Ingles so Sparrel can get us all through the gated community to park at his house (a five-mile trip) where we will walk an easy one-quarter mile to the bald. Afterwards\, we’ll walk down the same route and enjoy Sparrel’s large butterfly garden. If anyone cannot manage the walk\, there is a 4×4-only access to the top. \nAs stated above\, our leader is Sparrel Wood. Please contact him if you plan to attend: sparrel88@gmail.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/butler-mountain-bald-buncombe-co-nc/
LOCATION:Butler Mountain Bald meeting location (Ingles Grocery)\, 35.55105\, -82.47340
CATEGORIES:Western NC Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sparrel Wood":MAILTO:sparrel88@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Purchase Knob (Haywood Co\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 23\, 2025\, the Carolina Butterfly Society Western NC Chapter has special permission to visit the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (AHSLC) at the Purchase off Hwy 276 in Haywood County near Waynesville\, NC. GPS coordinates of the AHSLC are 35.58602\, -83.07328. This gorgeous 235-acre property sits at 5086 feet and became part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2000. If the weather cooperates\, we’ll be in for a real treat. The views are amazing. The property features a beautiful house and an 1884 cabin in a meadow. \nFrom the center’s parking lot\, we will hike through the meadow; along the road; by the creek; and even through some woods. We should see Monarchs\, American Coppers\, Great Spangled and Aphrodite Fritillaries\, among others. \nBring a bag lunch (the center has a deck and picnic tables). Bathrooms available. Walking is easy-to-moderate. Our leader is Gail Lankford. Please contact her if you plan to attend: whocooksforyou64@gmail.com
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/purchase-knob-haywood-co-nc/
LOCATION:Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center\, 35.58602\, -83.07328
CATEGORIES:Western NC Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Lankford":MAILTO:whocooksforyou64@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:DATE CHANGE - Western North Carolina (River Road\, Hot Springs\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:DATE CHANGE – Due to forecasted weather\, the date for this walk has been changed to Friday\, March 28\, 2025 (from Saturday\, March 29\, 2025).\nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Western NC Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Friday\, March 28\, 2025\, hiking on River Road along the French Broad River outside of Hot Springs\, NC. We will be looking for the Olympia Marble and other early butterflies. This area was hard hit by Hurricane Helene\, so we’re not sure what we will find. We’ll caravan and get out of the cars to explore different sections on foot. \nMeet at Broadwing Farm\, 20 Berry Wills Road\, Hot Springs\, NC. Park in front of the “event venue” building that’s located at 165 Broadwing Farm Lane\, Hot Springs\, NC (GPS coordinates 35.9008\, -82.8291). Use the following link\, https://www.broadwingfarmcabins.com/the-farm/directions/ for additional information and specific directions from nearby cities. \nWalking is easy to moderate. There’s a composting toilet available where we stop for lunch. Pete Dixon will lead.  Either register on the CBS website (using the “Register” link above) or RSVP to Pete 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/western-north-carolina-river-road-hot-springs-nc/
LOCATION:Broadwing Farm\, 20 Berry Wills Road\, Hot Springs\, NC\, 28743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western NC Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Dixon":MAILTO:pete555eliot@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Mount Mitchell SP\, Commissary Road Trail (Burnsville\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:This will be the first field trip for the newly created Western NC Chapter!\nAttendees will meet at 11:00 am at 96 Holland Street\, Asheville\, 28801 (GPS coordinates 35.60645\, -82.55455) and carpool to the Tourist Information Center at Mount Mitchell State Park (MOMI). The drive from Asheville to MOMI takes about an hour\, mostly on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Carpooling is important since parking will be tight at this building during what is expected to be peak leaf season. \nOur target species is the Green Comma. This is the best time and only reliable place to find them in North Carolina. We will explore along the Commissary Road Trail\, which is an easy\, graveled trail that starts near the back of the Tourist Information Center. Bathrooms are available at this building. \nIf you’re traveling from out of town and plan on staying overnight\, make your hotel reservations early\, again due to the probable demand during peak leaf season. If needed\, the rain date will be Sunday\, September 29. \nOur trip leader is Heather Rayburn\, who can be reached at the email address listed below. Please either contact Heather or register on the CBS website if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/mount-mitchell-sp-commissary-road-trail-burnsville-nc/
LOCATION:Mount Mitchell SP Meeting Location in Asheville\, 96 Holland Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western NC Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Rayburn":MAILTO:rayburnh@icloud.com
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