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SUMMARY:Sumter National Forest\, Enoree District\, South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:The location for this trip has been changed from Chester County to Newberry and Laurens Counties. \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk to the Enoree District of the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Please note that this is a Sunday walk. Our target species are the Pepper and Salt Skipper\, Common Roadside-Skipper and possibly Dusted Skipper. \nMeet at the BP gas station on Highway 66\, Whitmire Highway\, just off I-26 at exit 60. The GPS coordinates of the gas station are 34.4383\, -81.7628. \nThere are bathrooms in the camping area of Sumter National Forest\, but we may not be near them until the afternoon. There is also a rest stop on westbound I-26 shortly before exit 60. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Dennis Forsythe will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Dennis at dennis.forsythe@gmail.com if you can attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/chester-county-south-carolina/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T150000
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SUMMARY:REVISED DATE - Super-Sod Farm and Surrounding Area – Common Sootywing (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:REVISED DATE – Moved to Wednesday\, May 24 (from Monday\, May 22) due to expected weather conditions. \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will explore areas around and possibly inside the Super-Sod Farm in Orangeburg\, South Carolina. Please note that this is now a Wednesday walk. Our target species is the Common Sootywing which has been recoded here in the past. \nMeet at the Super-Sod office at 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, 29115. The GPS coordinates are 33.4594\, -80.7433. \nPlease bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Dennis Forsythe will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Dennis at dennis.forsythe@gmail.com if you can attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/super-sod-farm-and-surrounding-area-common-sootywing-orangeburg-sc/
LOCATION:Super-Sod Farm\, 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
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UID:6473-1688814000-1688824800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Loretta Lutman’s Home Butterfly Garden 2023 (Randolph County\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 8\, 2023\, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) has been invited to a butterfly walk at Loretta Lutman’s extensive private butterfly garden in Randolph County that has many nectar plants all around her house. In addition\, she has installed her “blue garden\,” a sculpture garden of butterfly images with blue being the dominant color. This is a beautiful addition to all her planted beds. \nLoretta has previously stated\, “The tour of my garden includes photos of what was once a scrubby wooded lot with no sun\, to a full-fledged butterfly garden full of nectar plants with the surrounding woodlands supplying host plants. Around and in back of the house are several butterfly sculptures in the ‘blue’ garden. After your tour\, sit a spell in the gazebo (with fans)\, view the garden\, and enjoy butterflies\, skippers\, and the surprise goldfinches that come to forage on coneflower petals. Listen to the delightful sound of the waterfall sprinkler.” \nAs well as developing her own extensive butterfly garden\, Loretta has spent many years as a volunteer working at the nearby NC Zoo in their butterfly gardening efforts. She also is the author of a scientifically accurate children’s book on the butterfly life cycle. \nIf you would like to attend\, please contact Loretta Lutman at the email address below to RSVP and obtain her address (which\, for privacy and security concerns\, is not published here). If it happens to rain (banish the thought) on July 8\, this walk will be rescheduled to July 15.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/loretta-lutmans-home-butterfly-garden-2023-randolph-county-nc/
LOCATION:Loretta Lutman Home Butterfly Garden\, CONTACT LORETTA FOR THE ADDRESS
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Loretta Lutman":MAILTO:butterflies_bg@triad.rr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230518T215149Z
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UID:6461-1689415200-1689526800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:NC Western Mountains - BRP (near Asheville\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a Full CBS Walk to the western mountains of North Carolina that will explore several areas along and around the BRP (Blue Ridge Parkway) near Asheville\, NC. We will meet both days at 10:00 at the Bent Creek River Park\, at 1610 Brevard Road\, Asheville\, NC 28806 (GPS coordinates 35.5015\, -82.5931)\, which is located about 100 yards south of the traffic light at the BRP entrance ramp. This meeting location will be our first opportunity to look for butterflies and a good place to leave vehicles (for those who prefer to carpool). \nThe plan for Saturday is to caravan up Bent Creek to the BRP\, travel south past Mount Pisgah to eventually make it to a USFS area called The Pink Beds. For Sunday we could drive further south along the BRP to higher elevations near Graveyard Fields and Black Balsam. Depending on the weather we may decide to go to the higher country on Saturday. \nSaturday Proposed Route and Locations \n\nStarting point @ Bent Creek River Park (address and/or GPS coordinates above).\nThen 2.7 miles to Hard Times Trailhead.\nNext\, follow Bent Creek Gap Road for 4.8 miles to Bent Creek Gap to access the BRP.\nContinue south on the BRP for 10 miles to Fryingpan Mountain Lookout tower.\nContinue south on the BRP & Hwy 276\, for 8 miles to the Pink Beds near the Cradle of Forestry.\nThere are two options for returning to the starting point. The first is going back the way we came. The other is to follow the gravel USFS Yellow Gap Road for 10 miles to the North Mills River Campground\, then taking North Mills River Road and Hwy 191 back to Bent Creek River Park.\n\nSunday Proposed Route and Locations \n\nMeet again at Bent Creek River Park (address and/or GPS coordinates above)\nDrive south on the BRP 44 miles to Black Balsam Knob parking area.\n\nPlease bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Sparrel Wood will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Sparrel at sparrel88@gmail.com if you plan on attending. \nFollowing is a link to booking.com for lodging near the starting location.\nThe 10 best hotels near North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville\, United States of America (booking.com)
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/nc-western-mountains-brp-near-asheville-nc/
LOCATION:Bent Creek River Park\, 1610 Brevard Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T150000
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UID:6488-1691226000-1691334000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Gum Swamp Road and Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary (Aiken Co\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a Full CBS Walk to areas near Aiken\, South Carolina\, to look for the Texan Crescent\, Tawny Emperor\, Hackberry Emperor and other summer butterflies. On Saturday\, August 5\, we will drive along Gum Swamp Road and stop at various locations along the road to explore areas of interest (or wherever we see butterflies). On Sunday\, August 6\, we will explore areas within the Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary that are generally not open to the public. The gate to the lakes (see below for the location) will be open on Sunday at dawn if you want to do some birding before our butterfly walk. \nWe will meet both days at the Kathwood Lakes parking area (GPS coordinates 33.33728\, -81.84345) 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 located on Silver Bluff Road just before the paved road turns to dirt and approximately 200 yards after crossing the railroad tracks coming south. Kathwood Lakes is the name Google Maps uses for the bodies of water at this location. \nIf 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. \nNo restrooms are available along Gum Swamp Road. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate. \nAdd to calendar
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/gum-swamp-road-and-silver-bluff-audubon-sanctuary-aiken-co-sc/
LOCATION:Kathwood Lakes parking area\, 33.337279\, -81.843453
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230720T015527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T015527Z
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SUMMARY:Marie Poteat’s Property – Jamestown\, NC
DESCRIPTION:The Triad Chapter of CBS will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, August 12 to Marie Poteat’s property in Jamestown\, NC. Of all the triad butterfly reports this year\, Maries by far have had the most butterflies. In large part\, this is because Marie has spent years reintroducing caterpillar host plants and butterfly nectar plants on what was once her family’s 70-acre+ working farm. For those interested in Monarch butterflies\, she has more than 25 species of the milkweed host plants. This hard work has paid off. She probably has more butterfly species visiting and breeding on her property than any other location in Guilford County. \nMarie said in an email: \nLast year I had the most species of butterflies in mid August so I think we should plan for August 12 with August 19 as the second option depending on weather. Of course there is no guarantee of what we see\, but there should be a lot of swallowtails\, skippers\, and some hairstreaks maybe. \nI think the start time should be 9:30 so that we can have from 10:00-12:00 to look for butterflies before the main heat of the day. \nParking will be at 1111 Bales Chapel in Jamestown. \nNote that there are no rest rooms available; be sure to make a “pit stop” in town before you continue to the Poteat property. In addition\, you will have to bring everything you need including water\, a snack\, a folding chair\, a butterfly field guide\, and\, if you have them\, binoculars and a camera. \nMarie is limiting the number of participants to about 10 – 12 people. If you want to join in on this butterfly walk\, you MUST register by contacting Marie at the email address below. \nSummary: Butterfly walk\, 8-12-23\, Marie Poteat Property\, 1111 Bales Chapel\, Jamestown\, NC beginning at 9:30 a.m. Limited to 10-12 participants. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE! \n 
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/marie-poteats-property-jamestown-nc/
LOCATION:Marie Poteat’s Property – Guilford County\, NC\, 1111 Bales Chapel Rd\, Jamestown\, NC\, 27282\, United States
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marie Poteat":MAILTO:marie.poteat@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230629T221348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T221348Z
UID:6482-1693130400-1693148400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Salleyland - Late-Summer Butterflies (Salley\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Salleyland near Salley\, South Carolina\, to look for late-summer butterflies. Please note that this is a Sunday walk. \nSalleyland is an approximately 100-acre undeveloped (except for a small cabin) tract of land that includes a hardwood forest\, a sandhills area\, a stream and a swamp. Our host and Salleyland co-owner\, Whit Gibbons\, is a renowned naturalist and editor\, author or co-author of more than 20 books. He also has written numerous articles that have been published in scientific journals. \nWe will meet at the Salleyland cabin. The address is 2838 Firetower Road\, Salley\, South Carolina\, 29137 in Orangeburg County. GPS coordinates for the entrance to the access road that leads back to the cabin are 33.53716\, -81.27444. Parking at the cabin is limited and the access road is difficult for low ground clearance vehicles. \nRestrooms are available on the property. Please RSVP or send any questions to Tom Austin at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/salleyland-late-summer-butterflies-salley-sc/
LOCATION:Salleyland\, 2838 Firetower Rd\, Salley\, SC\, 29137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230518T154305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T182232Z
UID:6458-1693303200-1693317600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Etheredge Mill Pond – Aaron’s Skipper (North\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – After numerous recent scouting visits\, no Aaron’s Skippers could be found. Consequently\, this year’s walk has been CANCELLED! Here’s to hoping they’ll be back next year.\nThe Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Etheredge Mill Pond near North\, South Carolina\, to look for Aaron’s Skipper fall brood and other late-season butterflies. Please note that this is a Tuesday walk. Locations of interest will be around the mill pond. At times\, we will be walking along the fairly wide shoulders of paved roads. \nMeet on the east side of Etheredge Mill Pond at the corner of Highway 178 / North Road and Highway 172 / Redmond Mill Road (GPS coordinates 33.62726\, -81.04808) in the open area on the north side of Highway 178 and just to the west of Highway 172. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/etheredge-mill-pond-aarons-skipper-north-sc-2/
LOCATION:Etheredge Mill Pond – North\, SC\, 33.62726\, -81.04808
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230702T163122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T141823Z
UID:6505-1694253600-1694361600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Francis Marion National Forest (McClellanville\, NE of Charleston\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATES\nThis is a full CBS walk. Exact locations for butterflying within the FMNF (Francis Marion National Forest) will be determined after the NABA count the weekend before this scheduled CBS walk. We will go to the most productive areas in the FMNF based on NABA count results. \nOn Saturday\, we will meet at the Circle K convenience store at the intersection of Highway 17 and Route 45 in McClellanville\, SC (GPS coordinates 33.09514\, -79.47558). Restrooms are available at this location. From there we will drive to the areas within the FMNF to butterfly. We will be on forest roads within the national forest. There is a fairly large area to explore so we will be driving to specific sites\, parking and walking along the roadside\, then driving to other areas to explore on foot. There are no facilities within the FMNF. The meeting location for Sunday will be determined at the end of the walk on Saturday. \nMake sure to bring plenty of water\, bug repellant and a lunch. You can attend either or both days. Please contact Alison Smith at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/francis-marion-national-forest-huger-ne-of-charleston-sc/
LOCATION:Francis Marion NF McClellanville Circle K\, 33.09514\, -79.47558
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Smith":MAILTO:sweetgrassess@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230824T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T201910Z
UID:6537-1695461400-1695470400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Reynolda Gardens 2023 (Winston-Salem\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 23\, 2023\, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the FORMAL GARDENS area of Reynolda Gardens. \nAfter the CBS walk through the formal gardens\, attendees are welcome to stay a little longer and visit other areas of the 134-acre grounds. These other areas include two miles of scenic walking trails\, wetlands\, paved pathways\, thick woodlands\, an expansive meadow for visitors to explore and enjoy and a waterfall\, located along the Reynolda Village trail. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information. \nMeet at the garden entrance greenhouse at 100 Reynolda Village\, Winston-Salem\, North Carolina 27106 (or for those who prefer GPS coordinates\, 36.12564\, -80.28474). Please RSVP to Barbara Cullen at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/reynolda-gardens-2023-winston-salem-nc-2/
LOCATION:Reynolda Gardens\, 100 Reynolda Village\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Cullen":MAILTO:barbcul@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230918T155607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T162117Z
UID:6553-1696600800-1696609800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Symposium Walk - Timmerman Trail (Cayce\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a pre-symposium butterfly walk but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. \nWe will meet at the trailhead on Fort Congaree Trail (which is the road name). Take I-77 to exit 2\, called 12th Street Extension\, and turn onto Fort Congaree Trail. Drive past the Courtyard Hotel and the Lexington Tennis Center. The GPS coordinates are 33.9345\, -81.0370 and there is a large area for parking on the left just before the trailhead. The beginning of this trail is paved. We will follow it for a short distance and then walk down Old State Road which is dirt. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner 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/pre-symposium-walk-timmerman-trail-cayce-sc/
LOCATION:Timmerman Trail\, 33.934482\, -81.037010
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230801T183734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T023157Z
UID:6515-1696670100-1696692600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:2023 Symposium - Saluda Shoals Park (Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for the Carolina Butterfly Society 2023 Symposium that will be held on Saturday\, October 7 at Saluda Shoals Park\, 5605 Bush River Road in Columbia\, South Carolina. Check-in will be from 9:15 am to 9:45 am. Presentations will be from 9:45 am to 11:45 am and 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm with a break for lunch and a short butterfly walk around Saluda Shoals Park from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm. There is no cost to attend but if you would like to purchase a lunch using the Registration and Lunch Form below\, there is a $15.00 charge. (Please note that lunch cannot be guaranteed if we do not receive your lunch form and payment by October 2). \nFeatured Presentations \nTips for Field Expedient Identification of the Intricate Satyr in Coastal SC – Tom Austin – Land Protection Specialist for the Edisto Island Open Land Trust \nSex\, Salt\, and the Single Butterfly – Carol Boggs Ph.D. – Professor & Director\, School of the Earth\, Ocean\, & Environment\, University of South Carolina \nNative Plants that Attract Butterflies – Dennis Burnette – Retired Professor and Current Nature Educator \nWhere’s Waldo: What Species Do We Need to Search for in South Carolina? – Brian Scholtens Ph.D. – Professor of Biology\, College of Charleston \n  \nSymposium Registration and Lunch Form – Copy and paste the following link into your browser of choice – https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Registration-and-Lunch-Form-2023.pdf \nPlease note: We are NOT providing single-use water bottles. Please bring your own water bottle and coffee cup. We will provide coffee\, creamer\, sugar\, sweetener\, morning snacks\, sweet and unsweet tea\, cups for tea\, and ice. There are drinking fountains in the building where water bottles can be filled or refilled. Ice will be available for the tea and water. \nArea Lodging – There are several choices at the intersection of I-20 and Bush River Road:\nDoubletree by Hilton                       Best Western Inns and Suites\nQuality Inns and Suites                   Sleep Inn Columbia\nOther area hotels are also available. \nButterfly walks have also been planned for Friday\, October 6\, from 2:00 pm until 4:30 pm at Timmerman Trail in Cayce\, SC\, and Sunday\, October 8\, from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm at Wateree River HP and WMA in Eastover\, SC. \nMake plans now to bring a friend and join us.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/2023-symposium-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Saluda Shoals Park Environmental Center\, 34.04960\, -81.18309
CATEGORIES:CBS Symposium
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230918T162024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T162024Z
UID:6555-1696757400-1696773600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Post-Symposium Walk - Wateree River HP and WMA (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a post-symposium butterfly walk at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails. Areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. The Southern Dogface has been seen consistently at this site. \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. Please register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner 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. \nSee the SCDNR website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/post-symposium-walk-wateree-river-hp-and-wma-eastover-near-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230702T155027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T013538Z
UID:6499-1697288400-1697299200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:SI Group Hundred Acre Woods – Goatweed Leafwing (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:TIME CHANGED (from 10:00am-3:00pm to 1:00pm-4:00pm)\nDATE CHANGED (from September 30 to October 14)\nOn Saturday\, October 14\, 2023\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the SI Group Hundred Acre Woods in Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, to look for the Goatweed Leafwing (we believe there is an existing\, ongoing colony) and other fall butterflies. There will be a short drive on an unpaved road to get to our staging point\, and\, after parking\, we will walk around the property. This site was last visited in 2019. \nThere 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. \nThe address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115 (GPS coordinates 33.465095\, -80.884050). Traveling south on Cannon Bridge Road from Highway 301\, go past the railroad crossing and come in the third entrance on the left just after the main parking lot area for the SI Group and just before the fenced-in electrical substation enclosure. After turning in\, look to your right and follow the short dirt road\, on the east side of the electrical substation enclosure\, towards the tree line where we will meet and line up our cars. After everyone has arrived\, a safety officer from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars back to the Hundred Acre Woods parking area. \nPlease register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Diane Curlee\, our trip organizer\, at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group-hundred-acre-woods-goatweed-leafwing-orangeburg-sc-2/
LOCATION:SI Group\, 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, 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:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20230702T160726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T160726Z
UID:6502-1697882400-1697904000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA – Southern Dogface (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on October 21\,2023 at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. Our target species is the Southern Dogface\, but we will also be looking for other late-season butterflies as well. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails. Areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. \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. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nSee the website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wateree-river-hp-wma-southern-dogface-eastover-near-columbia-sc/
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:20240312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240304T231924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T011132Z
UID:6575-1710241200-1710259200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:DATE CHANGE - Congaree Creek HP and Timmerman Trail (Cayce\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST FOR SATURDAY\, MARCH 9\, THE DATE FOR THIS WALK HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY\, MARCH 12. Also\, due to the expected low temperature Monday night\, the start time has been moved back to 11:00 am (from 10:00 am). \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024. We will meet in the parking lot of Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve located at 634 Old State Road\, Cayce\, SC 29033 (GPS coordinates 33.9426\, -81.0325). We will explore areas in and near part of the Heritage Preserve\, along Old State Road and the Timmerman Trail. Our target species are Goatweed Leafwing\, Falcate Orangetip and Elfins. Walking is easy and the distance is up to the participants. \nThere 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. Please register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner 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/congaree-creek-hp-and-timmerman-trail-cayce-sc/
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:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240305T001525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T001525Z
UID:6577-1710583200-1710601200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024\, at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. Our target species are Henry’s Elfin and Falcate Orangetip\, but we will also be looking for other early-season butterflies as well. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails. Areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. \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 33.9495\, -80.6530. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.9435\, -80.6555) 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. Either register on the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner 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. \nSee the website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wateree-river-hp-wma-eastover-near-columbia-sc/
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:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240318T164832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T164832Z
UID:6585-1712397600-1712415600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Lake Brandt Marina - Falcate Orangetip (Greensboro\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:The first outing of the Triad Chapter this year is on April 6th. We will meet at 10:00 am at the Lake Brandt Marina parking lot for up to a half-mile hike on the Reedy Creek Fork Trail. The address of the Marina is 5945 Lake Brandt Rd\, Greensboro\, NC 27455. A known colony of Falcate Orangetips have been observed there in the past. \nFor those who would enjoy a longer day\, we will continue to the Arboretum in Greensboro. The Arboretum is approximately a fifteen-minute drive from the Marina. Please pack a bag lunch and beverage and we will eat at the Arboretum. The parking lot for the Arboretum is closed so we will be parking at the W. Market Street ballfields located at 3299 Starmount Drive\, Greensboro\, NC. \nPlease notify Bernyce Pritchard by April 1st at the email address below if you are planning to attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/lake-brandt-marina-falcate-orangetip-greensboro-nc/
LOCATION:Lake Brandt Marina\, 5945 Lake Brandt Road\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240318T180533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T191804Z
UID:6595-1712401200-1712419200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Kalmia Gardens and Cheraw State Park - Hessel's Hairstreak and Elfins (Hartsville\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:START TIME CHANGED TO 11:00 am\nWe will begin the day at Kalmia Gardens. The address on their website is listed as 1624 West Carolina Avenue\, Hartsville\, SC 29550\, but that is the mailing address for the building in the center of the gardens. We will meet in the parking lot; the entrance to the parking lot on West Carolina Avenue is located at GPS coordinates 34.36548\, -80.11746. At Kalmia we will be looking for the stand of Atlantic White Cedar which is the host plant for Hessel’s Hairstreak. \nAfter spending some time in and around the gardens\, we will drive approximately 30 minutes to Cheraw State Park. Our target species at Cheraw are all the elfins and\, again\, Hessel’s Hairstreak. \nMarty and Dave Kastner will lead this walk. Please RSVP to Marty 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/kalmia-gardens-and-cheraw-state-park-hessels-hairstreak-and-elfins-hartsville-sc/
LOCATION:Kalmia Gardens\, 34.3654\, -80.1175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240403T204236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T134226Z
UID:6598-1713607200-1713715200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Western North Carolina - Duskywings\, Elfins\, Hairstreaks
DESCRIPTION:Due to the forecast for rainy weather all weekend\, this trip has been CANCELLED. \nThis full CBS 2-day field trip will be held in western North Carolina where we will visit two different locations. Our target species will be Duskywings\, Elfins\, Hairstreaks\, Cobweb Skipper and\, if we’re lucky\, possibly a “late” Olympia Marble. Pete Dixon will be our leader on both days. \nThe first day will be spent hiking on River Road and Polecat Hollow along the French Broad River outside of Hot Springs\, NC. The meeting location is Broadwing Farm\, 20 Berry Wills Road\, Hot Springs\, NC at 10:00 am. 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. Hiking level is easy and there are restrooms a short distance away. \nThe second day will be spent visiting sites in the Sandy Mush Game Lands which has a diversity of early successional and managed grassland habitats and creek bottoms. The meeting location is the parking lot on Bear Creek Road near Marshall\, NC at 10:00 am. There is no specific street address\, but the parking lot entrance (GPS coordinates 35.7271\, -82.7010) is located about 150 feet southwest of 2717 Bear Creek Road\, Marshall\, NC. The following Google Maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/crkdKUBGcAwrNuXe9/ can also be used to view the parking lot location. Hiking trails are easy but there are some hills. Restrooms are not available. \nFor places to stay overnight\, there are several rental cabins and B&Bs in the county and nearby. Mars Hill has a Comfort Inn\, and there is a Fairfield Inn in Weaverville (Buncombe County). For something unusual\, the old jail in Marshall is now a boutique hotel. Hot Springs has many short-term rental properties. Mars Hill\, Marshall\, Hot Springs\, and Weaverville each have a variety of restaurants and brewery taprooms. Weaverville is about 40 minutes from Broadwing Farm; Marshall is about 25 minutes; Mars Hill is about 35 minutes. Hot Springs is about 5 minutes away. Obviously\, there are many hotels and restaurants in Asheville\, which would be another 10 to 30 minutes\, depending on what area of Asheville you are in. If you want to try Hot Springs\, check with Mary Helen Adamson for lodging at 828-206-7010 or visit the website at https://hotspringsnc.org/. \nAs indicated above\, Pete Dixon\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, is the leader for these field trips.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/western-north-carolina-duskywings-elfins-hairstreaks/
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Dixon":MAILTO:pete555eliot@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240403T222128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T154034Z
UID:6605-1715421600-1715439600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sumter National Forest Long Cane District (Edgefield\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:We will walk Lick Fork Road\, FS-634 to Horn Creek\, and possibly Miller Branch Road. These are dirt roads with Prunella vulgaris and in some spots there are some relatives of Black-eyed Susans. We’ll meet in the Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area at the parking lot near the boat ramp. The GPS coordinates are 33.72642\, -82.04029. There is a $3 per day self-pay parking fee for the area but this is only if you leave your car. We do not plan to start here so do not pay the fee. The fee is waived if you have the Federal “America the Beautiful” Pass as that covers Federal Recreation Areas as well as National Parks. \nDIRECTIONS: \n\nFrom I-20 get off at Exit 1 to Martintown Road (SC-230) and head north until you see the sign to turn right for Lick Fork Creek Recreation Area. If you get to the SC 23 intersection with SC 230 you have gone just a tad too far (less than 0.5 miles).\nIf you are coming up SC 125 from the south\, take it to Martintown Road (SC-230) and head north. You will go over I-20 and then follow the directions above.\nFrom the square in downtown Edgefield\, travel south on Hwy-23 for 8.3 miles. Bear left onto Hwy-230 and travel for 0.4 miles. Turn left onto Lick Fork Lake Road (S 19-263) and travel 1.9 miles. The entrance is on the right.\n\nJohn Demko will lead. Please let him know in advance if you are coming. There is no cell service in the areas we will be exploring. Call him at 803-761-3047 or email at jldemko@bellsouth.net if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-long-cane-district-edgefield-sc/
LOCATION:Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area\, 33.72642\, -82.04029
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240429T004422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T004422Z
UID:6615-1716026400-1716044400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Black River Cypress Preserve\, Swampside Tract (Andrews\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will explore the Swampside Tract of Black River Cypress Preserve near Andrews\, South Carolina. This preserve is privately owned and groups are admitted by appointment only. Please note that we need to have at least 6 people attend and each must sign a waiver upon arrival. \nThe Cypress Preserve offers a unique opportunity to experience some of North America’s most diverse and exotic ecosystems—from mysterious black water swamps and rivers to sparkling pine savannas. We will explore via winding hiking trails that feature interpretive signs and plaques\, identifying the flora and fauna that have evolved in these landscapes over millennia. \nWe will meet in the parking lot near the main entrance. The preserve address is 16368 County Line Road (Hwy 41)\, Andrews\, South Carolina\, 29510. GPS coordinates for the preserve entrance that leads back to the parking area are 33.4988\, -79.5341. \nRestrooms are available on the property. Please RSVP or send any questions to Tom Austin at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/black-river-cypress-preserve-swampside-tract-andrews-sc/
LOCATION:Swampside Tract – Black River Cypress Preserve\, 16368 County Line Road\, Andrews\, SC\, 29510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240516T222121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T230307Z
UID:6659-1716040800-1716051600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Historic Bethabara Park (Winston-Salem\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 18\, 2024\, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the Historic Bethabara Park Butterfly Garden. The Bethabara Gardens are beautiful\, historically significant places to explore. When the Moravians settled Bethabara in the early 1750s\, one of the first things they established were the gardens. The Pollinator Garden was not planted by the Moravians\, but this new garden preserves their tradition and values of respecting and understanding of the balance of nature. The entire park encompasses 183 acres of preserved wildlife\, historic buildings and grounds\, walking and birding trails\, and protected wetlands but we will initially be exploring the garden listed above. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information. \nThe park address is 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, North Carolina 27106 (or for those who prefer GPS coordinates\, 36.15470\, -80.29618). Please RSVP to Bernyce Pritchard at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/historic-bethabara-park-winston-salem-nc/
LOCATION:Historic Bethabara Park\, 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240509T165035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T165333Z
UID:6625-1717232400-1717340400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve & Sandhills Gamelands (NC)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 1\, 2024 – Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\nWe will meet at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve Visitor’s Center at 9:00 a.m. The visitor’s center address is 1024 N Fort Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC 28387 (with GPS coordinates listed on the website as 35.1470\, -79.3715). The GPS coordinates for the entrance to the visitor’s center from N Fort Bragg Road are 35.14681\, -79.37183. \nThis location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. Pathways are packed sand. We will likely visit the Paint Hill Tract while at Weymouth Woods\, and if time allows\, we may make a stop at Sandhills Community College. \nSunday June 2\, 2024 – Sandhills Gamelands\nWe will meet at the BP gas station in Hoffman\, NC at 9:00 a.m. The gas station address is 2183 Caddell Road\, Hoffman\, NC 28347 and the GPS coordinates are 35.02646\, -79.55963. \nFrom the gas station\, we will venture in to the Sandhills Gamelands to explore the various sand roads\, pine stands\, creeks\, and lakes to see what we can turn up. Road conditions in the Sandhills Gamelands can be tricky at times. The roads are sand and are fairly solid but after wet weather can be difficult. \nTarget species 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. \nIt is recommended that you bring additional snacks\, food\, and beverages as during the walks we will be away from public facilities. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we may go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly species as possible. It is also recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring those items you may need (camera\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.) to ensure a pleasant experience. \nRob Gilson\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, is the leader for these field trips. Please either contact Rob or register on the CBS website if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve-sandhills-gamelands-nc/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods – Sandhills NP\, 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Gilson":MAILTO:robert.gilson@faunaventures.com
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UID:6661-1718443800-1718452800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Pat Holder’s Home Butterfly Garden (Asheboro\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 15\, 2024\, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Pat Holder’s native plant home butterfly garden in Asheboro\, North Carolina. There will be safe parking on the side of the country road as well as a little parking in Pat’s driveway. \nIf you would like to attend\, please contact Pat Holder at the email address below to RSVP and obtain her address (which\, for privacy and security concerns\, is not published here).
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pat-holders-home-butterfly-garden-asheboro-nc/
LOCATION:Pat Holder Home Butterfly Garden\, CONTACT PAT FOR THE ADDRESS
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Holder":MAILTO:pat.holder@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
CREATED:20240509T211905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T211905Z
UID:6632-1718445600-1718463600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Super-Sod Farm and Surrounding Area – (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will explore areas around and possibly inside the Super-Sod Farm in Orangeburg\, South Carolina. Our target species is the Common Sootywing which has been recoded here in the past. \nMeet at the Super-Sod office at 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, 29115. The GPS coordinates are 33.45936\, -80.74331. \nPlease bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Dennis Forsythe will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Dennis at dennis.forsythe@gmail.com if you can attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/super-sod-farm-and-surrounding-area-orangeburg-sc/
LOCATION:Super-Sod Farm\, 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T114519
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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
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