Midlands Chapter Planning
Planning meeting for the Midlands Chapter will be hosted at Marty and Dave's house in Columbia, SC. Please register to receive an email from them for directions to their house if you are interested in attending.
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve 883 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC, United StatesWe will meet in the parking lot. The trails are mostly sand with some rocky areas and hills. Please wear appropriate footwear such as sturdy or hiking shoes. Gas stations and restaurants are within a couple of miles from the Preserve. It is recommended you bring water, lunch or snacks, camera, binoculars, field guides, and […]
Brown Elfin Walk
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesWe will meet in the parking lot area near the map bulletin board. Please wear sturdy shoes or footwear designed for hiking at the trail is gravel, inclined, and uneven. Bring with you any other necessities you may require for an enjoyable walk. Amenities at this park are composting toilets. There are numerous fast food […]
Carolina Sandhills NWR
Carolina Sandhills NWR 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, United StatesPlease meet in the parking lot at the visitor center which will be closed. The main entrance is on US Highway 1, about 4 miles northeast of McBee, SC. There are restroom facilities at Lake Bee, but we will not be near there until later in the day. We will drive to sections of the […]
Duke Gardens Spring Plant Sale
Duke Gardens 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC, United StatesCome support the Carolina Butterfly Society at the Duke Gardens Spring Plant Sale! Plants will be available for purchase--be sure to arrive early as milkweeds sell out quickly! We will have live butterflies and chrysalises on display, as well as other educational materials, and information about our organization. If you would like to help out […]
Wednesday Walks: JC Raulston Arboretum
JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesBegin the butterfly season with a walk through the JC Raulston Arboretum! Meet up will be at the visitor's center. Paths through the garden are easily navigated by any kind of footwear. Be sure to bring with you any necessities you might need to have an enjoyable walk. Amenities at the location include public restroom […]
NABA Count: Dismal Swamp State Park
Dismal Swamp State Park 2294 US-17, South Mills, NC, United StatesA wonderful citizen science opportunity for butterfliers! We will meet at the park's visitor's center. Transportation within the park to various locations will be provided. Amenities at the park include public bathrooms and water fountains within the visitor's center. The nearest major city with restaurants and lodging is Elizabeth City, about 20 miles from the […]
Saturday — Weymouth Woods / Sandhills Gamelands
Weymouth Woods - Sandhills NP 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines, NC, United StatesParticipants are to provide their own transportation, meals, and lodging and all costs associated with this field trip. We will meet up at the Weymouth Woods Visitor's Center. The Visitor's Center has public restrooms and water fountain. It is recommended that you bring additional snacks, food, and beverages as during the walk we will be […]
Sunday — Weymouth Woods / Sandhills Gamelands
Sandhills Game Land 35.026875, -79.559467Participants are to provide their own transportation, meals, and lodging and all costs associated with this field trip. The final plan for the Day 2 sites will be determined at the end of Day 1 but will probably be in the area of Sandhills Gamelands. Road conditions in the Sandhills Gamelands can be tricky at […]
Carolina Sandhills NWR / Cheraw SP
Carolina Sandhills NWR 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, United StatesMeet up will be at the visitor's center. There is a restroom facility at Lake Bee in Sandhills NWR but we will not visit it until lunch so please plan accordingly. Gas stations and limited restaurant choices are available in McBee, SC, about 4 miles from the Refuge entrance. The nearest town with full services […]