CANCELLED - James W. Webb WMA, Hampton County, SC
2020-03-21 10:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | James W. Webb WMA Office, 32.608860, -81.301580
CANCELLED
Due to extensive flooding and a lack of nectar sources in the James W. Webb WMA, this trip has been CANCELLED. We will instead explore the Timmerman Trail in Cayce, South Carolina on this same date. Please refer to the Timmerman Trail event entry for details.
The Carolina Butterfly Society’s first field trips of the 2020 season will be held on March 21 and 22 in Hampton County, SC. There are three Wildlife Management Areas adjacent to each other for us to investigate.
On Saturday, March 21, we will go to the James W. Webb WMA from 10:30-4:00. The entrance to the center is 2.7 miles from Garnett off Augusta Stagecoach Road (more complete directions are below). We will meet at the office. Last year at this time we saw 25+ species at Webb including the Seminole Texan Crescent. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead this part of the walk.
On Sunday, March 22, we will explore Palachucola WMA and/or Hamilton Ridge WMA from 10:30-4:00 or until you need to leave. Please meet at the intersection of Orangeburg Road and Augusta Stagecoach Road. Alison Smith and Tom Austin will lead this walk.
If you would like to stay overnight, the closest hotels are in Ridgeland, SC which is about 30 minutes from Webb WMA.
Please let us know if you are coming in case plans change. You may sign up on the CBS website or email Marty at kastners@aol.com. Bring your camera, binoculars, field guide, lunch, snacks, water and bug spray. Long pants and close toed shoes are recommended. We will be driving to several locations and getting out to look around. Walking level is easy. There are no restrooms.
Directions to James W. Webb WMA Office – Address: 1282 Webb Avenue, Garnett, SC 29922 GPS Coordinates: Latitude = 32.608860, Longitude = -81.301580

From Columbia – Take Highway 321 South to Garnett. In Garnett the road will fork. Stay right on HWY 119. Turn right onto Augusta Stagecoach Road (S-20), cross the railroad tracks and go approximately 2.6 miles. Webb WMA entrance is on the left. Follow Webb Avenue 1.5 miles to the office.
From I-95 – Take exit 21 for SC 336 towards Ridgeland. Turn right onto SC 336 and right onto US 321 N. Turn left onto Augusta Stage Road and follow it to the Webb WMA entrance on the left. Follow Webb Avenue 1.5 miles to the office.
From Aiken – Take Old Barnwell Rd, US-278 E, 7 Pines Rd, Patterson Mill Rd, … and SC-3 to County Rd S-25-19/Orangeburg Rd in Hampton County. Turn left onto Augusta Stagecoach Road and right onto Webb Avenue and follow it 1.5 miles to the office.

CANCELLED - Timmerman Trail of the Cayce Riverwalk
2020-03-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Timmerman Trail, 33.934482, -81.037010
CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution, this walk has been CANCELLED.
This walk will begin at 11:00 (to allow the sun to get up over the trees) and end between 3:00 and 4:00. The GPS coordinates on their website is for a different location than where we will be exploring. The GPS coordinates for where we will meet are 33.934482, -81.037010. To get there, take I-77 to exit 2 and exit onto 12th Street Extension heading north. Turn right onto Fort Congaree Trail. Go straight and park on the side of the road just before the gate. There are restrooms at the Cayce Tennis Center, but it is currently not known if they will be opened. Much of the Timmerman Trail is paved, but we will be walking a dirt road (which is Old State Road). On 3/12/20, Marty and Dave Kastner saw 25 Falcate Orangetip butterflies, mostly males, along with 10 other species.
Marty and Dave Kastner will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Marty if you are coming. kastners@aol.com

CANCELLED - Palachucola WMA and/or Hamilton Ridge WMA, Hampton County, SC
2020-03-22 10:30 - 16:00 | Palachucola WMA, 32.612785, -81.273970
CANCELLED
Due to extensive flooding and a lack of nectar sources in both the Palachucola WMA and Hamilton Ridge WMA, this trip has been CANCELLED. We will instead explore the Timmerman Trail in Cayce, South Carolina on 2/21/20. Please refer to the Timmerman Trail event entry for details.
We will explore Palachucola WMA and/or Hamilton Ridge WMA from 10:30-4:00 or until you need to leave. Prior to entering Palachucola WMA, please meet at the intersection of Orangeburg Road (County Road S-25-19) and Augusta Stagecoach Road (County Road S-25-20). Alison Smith and Tom Austin will lead this walk.
Please let us know if you are coming in case plans or meeting places change. You may sign up on the CBS website or email Marty Kastner at kastners@aol.com. Bring your camera, binoculars, field guide, lunch, snacks, water and bug spray. Long pants and close toed shoes are recommended. We will be driving to several locations and getting out to look around. Walking level is easy. There are no restrooms.

CANCELLED - Carolina Sandhills NWR, Cheraw SP and Horseshoe Mountain
2020-04-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Carolina Sandhills NWR, 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, 29101, United States
CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution, this walk has been CANCELLED. A group use permit is required for us to visit the Carolina Sandhills NWR and, based on Governor McMaster’s state of emergency proclamation, said permit has been withheld by the issuing authority.
All of these locations are in Chesterfield County. We will go to as many of these areas as we have time for. Our target species are all elfins and Hessel’s Hairstreak. The leader for this trip is still to be determined. More information will be provided as details become available.

CANCELLED - Sumter National Forest, Enoree District
2020-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Sumter National Forest, Enoree District – Piggly Wiggly, 26490 SC-121, Whitmire, SC, 29178, United States
CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution, this walk has been CANCELLED. We will explore areas of the Sumter National Forest. Meet in the parking lot of the Piggly Wiggly in Whitmire. The address is 26490 SC-121, Whitmire, SC 29170. GPS is 34.507138, -81.601602. Dennis Forsythe will be our leader. dennis.forsythe@gmail.com

Limited NABA Count - Congaree National Park
2020-06-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061
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.
CANCELLED – 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

Wannamaker Nature Preserve
2020-06-27 10:30 - 16:00 | Wannamaker Nature Preserve, 33.636649, -80.706006
This is a joint walk with SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists) and, as of 6/10/20, they still intend on meeting and exploring. Wannamaker is owned by the Columbia Audubon Society and is located 3.5 miles east of St. Matthews on SC 6. It is not open to the general public. There is a pavilion and bathroom on site. Dave Schuetrum of SCAN will be the leader. d14ds0604@att.net
GPS Coordinates: 33.636649, -80.706006

Chandler and Ashmore Heritage Preserves
2020-07-25 10:30 - 16:00
SAVE THE DATE
This is a joint trip with SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists). Both areas are in Greenville County. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Kathy Boyle will lead. katherine.boyle@ymail.com

CANCELLED - Gum Swamp Road
2020-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Kathwood Lakes, 33.337279, -81.843453
CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution, this walk has been CANCELLED.
This is in Jackson, South Carolina near Aiken. Our target species are Texan Crescent and Tawny and Hackberry Emperors. We will meet at the Kathwood Lakes parking area of the Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary. We will leave some cars at this location and consolidate the number of vehicles. Kathwood Lakes is just before the dirt road portion of Silver Bluff Road and approximately 200 yards after crossing the railroad tracks coming south on Silver Bluff Road. Kathwood Lakes is the name Google Maps uses for the bodies of water at this location. The GPS coordinates are 33.337279, -81.843453. If you are coming from the north Beech Island is the nearest place with bathrooms, places to eat and gas stations. If coming from the south, Jackson is the nearest place for these items. If coming from the east down Silver Bluff Road, SC 302, Aiken will be the last town on your way. Jackson will be to your south on SC 125 if you need to stop just prior to the meeting spot. John Demko will lead. leveljohn7@gmail.com

CANCELLED - Cherokee County - 1st Day
2020-08-15 10:00 - 15:00
CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution, this walk has been CANCELLED.
Details will be posted as they are finalized. Dennis Forsythe and Doug Allen will be our leaders.

CANCELLED - Cherokee County - 2nd Day
2020-08-16 10:00 - 15:00

Edisto Island including Roxbury Park and the Hutchinson House
2020-08-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Roxbury Park, 4494 Hwy 174, Meggett, SC, 29449, United States
Note that this trip is scheduled for Sunday (instead of the normal Saturday). Our target species will be the Great Southern White.
The Midlands Chapter of the Carolina Butterfly Society will hold a walk on Edisto Island on Sunday, August 30. Due to Covid-19, social distancing will be practiced. Please have a mask at hand for necessary times that may arise. Please note that we are not going to Botany Bay as previously planned due to the large crowds that visit there. Tom Austin will lead. Contact him if you plan to attend. tbausti@g.clemson.edu
We will meet at Roxbury Park at 10:00am in the parking lot. (There is a portalet in the parking lot.) Traffic should be low and social distancing shouldn’t be an issue. We’ll spend the morning at Roxbury before heading to the Hutchinson House after lunch. We’ll roam the trails there until we disband. We should be the only ones on the Hutchinson House property. (There is a portalet behind the house.)
Address for Roxbury Park is: 4494 Hwy-174, Meggett, SC
Address for the Hutchinson House is: 7666 Point of Pines Rd, Edisto Island, SC
Hutchinson House, which is now owned by Edisto Island Open Land Trust, is a freedman house constructed circa 1885 by a former slave. Efforts are in place to restore the home and grounds.

Limited NABA Count - Congaree National Park
2020-09-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061
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.
CANCELLED – 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.

CANCELLED - SI Group Hundred Acre Woods
2020-09-19 10:00 - 15:00 | SI Group, 725 Cannon Bridge Road, Orangeburg, SC, 29115, United States
CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the SI Group is currently not allowing any groups to visit their Hundred Acre Woods habitat conservation and management area. Consequently, this walk has been CANCELLED.
The target species is the Goatweed Leafwing and other fall butterflies. There is a porta potty on site. The walk will be on flat ground, but some field areas may be overgrown.
The address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115. Come in the second entrance after crossing the railroad tracks coming from Hwy. 301. Look to your right and go towards the tree line. We will line our cars up near the tree line. After everyone has arrived, Arthur Sweatman from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars to the Hundred Acre Woods. Restaurants and gas stations are nearby. Marty Kastner is our trip organizer; please contact Marty if you are coming. kastners@aol.com

CANCELLED - Parris Island, South Carolina
2020-10-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Parris Island Gateway, 32.375001, -80.716649
CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have been informed by our contact at Parris Island that, “It has been extremely difficult to get non-DOD affiliated personnel on the Depot, especially Friday-Sunday.” Consequently, this walk has been CANCELLED. The invitation to visit Parris Island is still open and we intend to include it in the planning schedule for 2021.
This is a very rare opportunity to butterfly on Parris Island.
The walk will be LIMITED TO THE FIRST 12 PEOPLE who sign up by September 12 either on the CBS website or by contacting Marty Kastner at kastners@aol.com. When you register, you will need to provide your FULL NAME, DATE OF BIRTH and SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. This information will be given to John Holloway (our trip leader and the natural resources person for Parris Island) which he will submit to Parris Island base security for the purpose of vetting all attendees. Dennis Forsythe is the organizer for this walk.
We will meet at the Parris Island Gateway entrance just south of US Highway 21 at Malecon Drive. Once through the main gate, we will pull over to caravan. The GPS coordinates for the front entry gate are 32.375001, -80.716649.
Long pants, sturdy shoes and a hat are recommended. Please bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and lunch. Binoculars, a camera (for the photographers in the group) and field guide will be helpful for butterfly identification.

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CANCELLED - Hampton Park and Charles Towne Landing
2020-10-10 10:00 - 16:00
CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution, these walks have been CANCELLED.
Both of these locations are in the Charleston, South Carolina area. The entrance fee for Charles Towne Landing is $7.50 for adults and $3.75 for SC senior citizens ages 65+. The location to meet and additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Dennis Forsythe will lead. dennis.forsythe@gmail.com

Carolina Sandhills NWR, Cheraw SP and Horseshoe Mountain
2021-04-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Carolina Sandhills NWR, 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, 29101, United States
The first walk for the CBS Midlands Chapter will be on April 3. We will visit Cheraw State Park and Horseshoe Mountain. Due to a recent controlled burn and lack of nectar, we will NOT explore Carolina Sandhills NWR; we will only meet there in the parking lot at 10:00 (which, due to the expected cool temperature, is later than the original time of 9:30 ). The main entrance is on US Highway 1, about 4 miles northeast of McBee, SC. The address is 23734 U.S. Highway 1, McBee, SC 29101. We will caravan to Cheraw SP and then to Horseshoe Mountain.
Please note that masks and social distancing are mandated on all federal lands (Sandhills) and masks are only required in areas where people congregate at Cheraw SP. If you want to explore the Carolina Sandhills NWR, a youth turkey hunt is taking place on this date and our permit limits us to either side of Wildlife Drive from Hwy 1 to RT 9. Please bring an orange hat or vest to wear in the NWR other than the parking lot.
Please note that the area at Cheraw SP is not a trail and we will be walking on uneven ground covered with pine needles and some vegetation. Also, at Horseshoe Mountain there is a walk with some steps to get up to the top. The high temperature is only supposed to be 59 on Saturday, but we did see butterflies while scouting when it was only 55 degrees. It is supposed to be sunny.
As before we will practice social distancing as much as possible during the walk. Be sure to bring your mask since the area will be more crowded on a holiday weekend. Bathrooms are available at Horseshoe Mountain.
The target species are Henry’s Elfin, Brown Elfin, Frosted Elfin and Hessel’s Hairstreak. Please bring your binoculars, camera, field guides, lunch, snacks and water. We will end around 3:00. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead the walk. Please sign up on the CBS website or contact Marty and Dave if you plan to attend. kastners@aol.com

Francis Marion National Forest
2021-04-17 10:00 - 2021-04-18 15:00 | Francis Marion NF I’on Swamp Road, 32.972848, -79.673653
Our first field trip of the year will be on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, to the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina. Proposed times for both days will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
On Saturday, we will meet on I’on Swamp Road which is directly off Highway 17 N. The GPS coordinates are 32.972848, -79.673653. Target species are Henry’s Elfin and other spring butterflies. We will walk along I’on Swamp Road and I’on Swamp Trail. If there is interest for a Sunday walk, we will meet at the intersection of Highway 41 and Hoover Road in Huger, South Carolina.
The pace will be easy and the terrain not difficult although there are roots along the I’on Swamp Trail. No restrooms are on site. Bring binoculars, water, field guides, lunch and insect repellant.
Alison Smith and Tom Austin will lead. Contact Alison Smith if you plan to attend: sweetgrassess@gmail.com.

Lowcountry - Francis Marion NF
2021-05-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Francis Marion NF Dog Swamp Road, 33.074667, -79.736444
On Saturday, May 15, there will be a walk in the Francis Marion National Forest near Huger, South Carolina. The walk will start at 10:00 AM and everyone should meet at the intersection of Dog Swamp Road (dirt road) and 3047 Steed Creek Road. The GPS coordinates of the meeting place are 33.074667, -79.736444 (or 33°04’28.8″N 79°44’11.2″W). Google Maps indicates this location is 55 minutes or 38 miles from the Coburg Cow sign in Charleston.
Jock Stender will lead and Alison Smith will co-lead.
Please either register for this walk on the CBS website or contact the trip leader(s) so he/she will know you are coming. It is always wise to pack a portable lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Bring your camera, binoculars, field guide, sunscreen and bug spray.

Edisto Memorial Gardens
2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Edisto Memorial Gardens, 218 Riverside Drive, SW, Orangeburg, SC, 29115, United States
The Edisto Memorial Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Orangeburg. There is No Admission Fee. Come see this South Carolina treasure and hopefully we will spot some butterflies too!
Suggestion: Park in the Upper Parking Lot and park toward the far end.
Restrooms are located to the far-right upper corner of the parking lot. Follow the sidewalk to the buildings down the hill and to the right.
We will meet in the Lower Parking lot to begin our walk. Follow the pavement to the far upper left and walk down the incline to the parking area below. Our walk will end back at the Upper Parking area.
This is an easy walk with some steps and moderate inclines. There is a board walk that enables us to see the North Fork of the Edisto River. The Edisto River is the longest free flowing Black Water River in North America. What makes this a black water river? Come and discover the answer.
Bring: Bug Spray, Water, Snacks, Insect Guides, Camera.
We will see Roses, Canada Geese, Turtles, a Chinese Waterwheel, and the river. We hope to see butterflies. There will be an opportunity to stand on a million gallons of water, you will not get your feet wet! Come see how the old city dump was transformed (1920’s) into an area of beauty before it became the “in thing to do!”
The gardens are affiliated with the American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) and has an American Rose Society Award of Excellence Test Garden.
The Edisto Memorial Gardens are located at 218 Riverside Drive, SW, Orangeburg, SC 29115. The website is: www.orangeburg.sc.us/edisto-memorial-gardens.
Contact: Diane Curlee, cell phone (803) 378-0536 if you are planning to attend the walk.

Carolina Sandhills NWR
2021-06-11 09:30 - 15:00 | Carolina Sandhills NWR, 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, 29101, United States
The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on FRIDAY, June 11 to Carolina Sandhills NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) in South Carolina. This is the walk that was rescheduled due to an unfavorable weather forecast on June 5.
Please meet in the parking lot at the visitor center of Carolina Sandhills NWR. The main entrance is on US Highway 1, about 4 miles northeast of McBee, SC. The address is 23734 U.S. Highway 1, McBee, SC 29101; The GPS coordinates are 34.502551, -80.223653.
Our target species will be hairstreaks including Banded, Coral and King’s and Southern Dogface. There are restroom facilities at Lake Bee, but we will not be near there until later in the day if at all. There are gas stations in McBee. We will drive to sections of the NWR and stop to look for butterflies. Walking will be minimal. Please bring water, lunch, binoculars, cameras, sunscreen, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact kastners@aol.com if you can attend.

POSTPONED - Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head, SC
2021-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head, SC, 29926, United States
THIS WALK HAS BEEN POSTPONED – Check back for the reschedule date.
The walk will be led by Carlos Chacon who is a butterfly expert, both for our native butterflies as well as those in his native country of Costa Rica. In addition, he is knowledgeable about host and nectaring plants. Members have the option of staying for the weekend and doing more butterflying at nearby areas, some of which are listed below.
Carlos Chacon is the Manager of Natural History at the Coastal Discovery Museum and will lead the group on an exploration of the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat. The exploration will start with a short Power Point presentation covering the natural history, life cycle and other relevant facts of some of the most iconic Lowcountry butterflies. After the presentation the group will proceed on a short walk of the butterfly habitat and surrounding gardens where the group will be able to see several species of native butterflies in all the stages of their life cycle; egg, larvae, chrysalis and adult. Participants should wear good walking shoes and be prepared to spend a couple of hours in the field.
The Coastal Discovery Museum is very close to Pickney National Wildlife Refuge as well as the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge which are 2 possible venues for additional butterflying and/or birding the next day. The Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Mid Island Track and Michelville Freedom Park are also good locations to explore nearby.
Lodging is available along Highway 278. On your way home, there are numerous butterflying options in the ACE Basin off Highway 17 N. They include Donnelly WMA (Wildlife Management Area), Bear Island WMA, Edisto Nature Trail and Hollings National Wildlife Refuge.
If you plan on attending, please either register above or contact Alison Smith at the email address below.

Greensboro Arboretum
2021-06-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Greensboro Arboretum, 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States
Join us on June 26, Sat., at 9:30 for our CBS Triad butterfly walk in the Greensboro Arboretum. It should be very comfortable for us. The long range forecast is that it will be mostly cloudy and around 74 degrees with the chance of a passing shower when we get started and a temperature of around 77 by noon.
Regarding restrictions due to the coronavirus, NC Executive Order 215 regarding COVID-19, effective until at least 5 p.m. July 30:

Lifts all mandatory capacity and gathering limits
Lifts all social distancing requirements
Lifts mandatory mask requirements for most indoor and outdoor settings, excluding, public transportation, child care, schools, prisons and certain public health settings

Meet at the Arboretum entrance at 9:30 at 401 Ashland Dr., Greensboro 27403. If you have not been vaccinated for COVID-19, or if you have any symptoms at all, please do not come for the safety of others.
Contact person: Dennis Burnette, deburnette@triad.rr.com, 336-337-8692.
Please RSVP if you plan to come.

Harriet McCarthy Home Butterfly Garden
2021-07-03 09:30 - 23:00
Harriet McCarthy has invited the Triad CBS Chapter to visit her home butterfly garden on Saturday, July 3, beginning at 9:30. She lives at 704 Surrey Path Trail, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. Some of you will recall that we visited there several years ago and had a great time in her beautiful garden.
Regarding restrictions due to the coronavirus, NC Executive Order 215 regarding COVID-19, effective until at least 5 p.m. July 30:

Lifts all mandatory capacity and gathering limits
Lifts all social distancing requirements
Lifts mandatory mask requirements for most indoor and outdoor settings, excluding, public transportation, child care, schools, prisons and certain public health settings

We will meet at Harriet’s home at 9:30. If you have not been vaccinated for COVID-19, or if you have any symptoms at all, please do not come for the safety of others.
Please RSVP by Thursday, July 1, if you plan to come. Not only is it polite to do so, Harriet needs to know how many people to accommodate.
Harriet is the contact person: mamachka@triad.rr.com. Again, please let her know if you plan to come by Thursday, July 1st.

CANCELLED - Pat Holder's Garden Walk
2021-07-31 09:30 - 12:00 | Pat Holder’s Garden, 1895 Lake Country Dr. Ext., Asheboro, NC, 27205, United States
This is to let you know that the butterfly garden visit this coming Saturday is CANCELLED for the time being. We hope to postpone it to a later date.
We have been keeping an eye on the status of COVID-19 in the Triad. New cases are rising dramatically. If we are going to ere, we want to do so in favor of the health and safety of our members and guests. Some of these folks have other health issues to consider, as well. Consequently, we have made the difficult decision to not meet as a group at the home of Pat & Gene Holder this coming Saturday. Pat invites anyone who would like to see the Holder native plant butterfly garden individually to contact her at <pat.holder@icloud.com> to arrange a date and time.
— Original Information Below —
Pat Holder is looking forward to having members of the Carolina Butterfly Society
visit their garden on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 9:30 am. Pat’s address is:
1895 Lake Country Dr. Ext.
Asheboro, NC 27205
Webkeepers Note – For those who use GPS, I believe the coordinates for the entrance to Pat’s driveway are 35.747880, -79.848766
There will be safe parking on the side of the country road as well as a little parking in their driveway. Pat is seeing more and more butterflies, still not a huge number, and lots of bees and dragonflies. At the moment the garden is full of blooms, and as the Bee Balm fades, more Black-eyed Susans are popping open. It should be lovely, but warm.
Pat will be out of town until Tuesday, July 27 and will have access to email in case there are questions. Visitors should email Pat at the following address to let her know they are coming.
pat.holder@icloud.com

J.C. Raulston Arboretum
2021-08-06 10:00 - 15:00 | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
For this CBS walk, we are hoping to reorganize the Triangle Chapter of the Carolina Butterfly Society beginning with a garden walk followed by a field trip in the Raleigh-Durham area.
On Friday, August 6, we will meet in the parking lot of the J.C. Raulston Arboretum at 10:00 am for some easy butterflying in the gardens there. The arboretum address is 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606. Currently the gardens are open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays only. The current arboretum policy is that masks are required indoors but not outdoors, and social distancing is required both indoors and outdoors. These policies may be relaxed by August 6th. Please check the arboretum’s website for the most up-to-date information at: https://jcra.ncsu.edu//
For those who use GPS, the coordinates of the arboretum entrance are 35.794921, -78.700278. Restrooms are available at the arboretum and good places to eat are not far away.

NABA Count - Congaree National Park
2021-08-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061
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.

Waterfowl Impoundment Areas in NC
2021-08-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Flat River Waterfowl Impoundment, 5094 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
This trip was previously scheduled on Saturday, August 7.
On Sunday, August 29, we hope to explore the Flat River Waterfowl Impoundment (5094 Old Oxford Road, Durham, NC 27712) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and, time permitting and the heat situation, the Brickhouse Road Waterfowl Impoundments (5416 Brickhouse Road, Bahama, NC 27503) after 12:00 pm. These beautiful natural areas are located close together and are highly recommended by Harry LeGrand and Brian Bockhahn as some of the best sites in the Triangle for seeing butterflies.
Please bring your binoculars, camera, field guides, lunch, snacks and water. Be prepared to use the “green latrine” because these locations are out in the boondocks and bathroom facilities are not available. Masks are NOT required for this field trip and participants can decide how much “social distance” they feel comfortable with, (including at the meeting site for the Sunday field trip). Those interested in attending should contact Marti Kane and let her know that you plan on coming this event.
Everyone is being asked to meet in the parking area for the Flat River Waterfowl Impoundment at 9:00 am. The parking area is located on the Old Oxford Road between the turn off for Horton Grove NP (Jock Road) and the turn off for the Brickhouse Road Waterfowl Impoundments. The parking lot is large so it should be an adequate meeting spot. For those who use GPS, the coordinates are 36.1278, -78.832815.
Please contact Marti Kane for more details.

NABA Count – Congaree National Park
2021-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061

Congaree Creek HP and Timmerman Trail
2021-10-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve, 634 Old State Road, Cayce, SC, 29033, United States
TENTATIVE
We will meet in the parking lot of Congaree Creek HP located at 634 Old State Road, Cayce, SC 29033; the GPS coordinates are 33.942633, -81.032142. We will explore areas in part of the Heritage Preserve and along Old State Road and the Timmerman Trail. Our target species are Goatweed Leafwing and Texan Crescent. Walking is easy but could be several miles if you choose to do that much. There is a restroom at the Cayce Tennis Center on Fort Congaree Trail Road, but we will not be in that area until later in the day. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead. Please register on the CBS website or with the Kastners if you plan to attend.
