SI Group, Orangeburg, SC
We will again go to the Hundred Acre Woods of the SI Group to look for the Goatweed Leafwing as well as other butterflies. We have often found caterpillars and eggs as well as adult butterflies. Please bring your lunch and water. We will be eating at some picnic tables. Wear close toed shoes […]
NABA Count Congaree National Park
Congaree National Park 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SCMeet at the visitor center. We will divide into smaller groups. Some will have longer areas to walk. Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. Bring camera, binoculars, field guide, sun screen and insect repellent. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Contact David Shelley if you are able […]
Cancelled -Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve
This walk has been cancelled due to Hurricane Florence. This area is only open during designated dates and times. Meet at the gate where you will have to sign in and out. We may carpool on the property leaving the other cars in the parking area. We will drive to various areas to look for […]
CBS Symposium
This year's symposium will be on September 29 at Reedy Creek Park in Charlotte, NC. We will be at Indoor Shelter #3. More details will be added as they become available. Registration Form Lunch Form Directions From North Carolina Cities Via I-85 From North of Charlotte Via I-77 From South Carolina Via I-77
Roxbury Park
Roxbury Park 4494 Hwy 174, Meggett, SC, United StatesWe will search the many blooming asters for butterflies. There is a trail through the woods with tree roots and possibly some overgrown areas. Our target species are Salt Marsh Skipper and Intricate Satyr. Tom Austin will lead. He has become an expert on identifying the Intricate Satyr and being able to tell the differences […]
McDowell Prairie
McDowell Prairie 12000 Four Horse Road, Charlotte, NC, United StatesMeet at the McDowell Prairie Gate. We will walk a fairly easy open road in the prairie. This walk usually takes just a few hours. Bring good bug spray, hats, long sleeves. sun block, binoculars, camera, sturdy shoes and water. Please volunteer to lead this walk.
Midlands Chapter Planning Meeting
The Midlands Chapter Planning Meeting will be held on February 2 at the home in Blythewood of Marty and Dave Kastner. Please use the contact form if you are coming and need directions.
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve and Shealy’s Pond Heritage Preserve
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve 883 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC, United StatesWe will visit Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve and Shealy's Pond Heritage Preserve if time permits. . Meet in the parking lot at Peachtree to look for the colony of Brown Elfins and other early butterflies. The address is 883 Peachtree Rock Road, Lexington, SC 29073. There are no facilities at this site, but gas stations […]
Carolina Sandhills NWR and Cheraw SP
Carolina Sandhills NWR 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, United StatesThe Greater Charlotte Chapter of the Carolina Butterfly Society will have our first walk of the season to the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge and Cheraw State Park this Saturday, April 6. So far the forecast is questionable for Saturday, decent temperatures but we may not see the sun. We will be looking for elfins […]