BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Carolina Butterfly Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Carolina Butterfly Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Carolina Butterfly Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190505T164348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T194451Z UID:2333-1563613200-1563638400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Sandhills Game Lands DESCRIPTION:The Greater Charlotte Chapter will have its next walk at the Sandhills Game Lands on Saturday\, 07/20/19. The target species for this trip are Hessel’s Hairstreak and Roadside Skippers. \nWe will meet at the Hoffman BP\, 2183 Caddell Rd\, Hoffman\, NC 28347 (35.026875\, -79.559467) at 09:00. \nPlease send Rob Gilson an email to let him know that you are coming or if you have any additional questions. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sandhills-game-lands/ LOCATION:Sandhills Game Land\, 35.026875\, -79.559467 CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Gilson":MAILTO:robert.gilson@faunaventures.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190225T181244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T204245Z UID:2101-1563094800-1563109200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Gum Swamp Road\, Jackson\, SC DESCRIPTION:Date changed from Saturday\, July 13 to Sunday\, July 14 due to expected rain on July 13.\nThis is in Jackson\, SC 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. It is just before where the dirt road portion of Silver Bluff Road begins. It is approximately 200 yards after crossing the railroad tracks coming south on Silver Bluff Road. Kathwood Lakes is the name Google Map 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. There is a possibility of butterflying at Silver Bluff Audubon Center in the afternoon. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/gum-swamp-road-jackson-sc/ LOCATION:Kathwood Lakes parking area\, 33.337279\, -81.843453 CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190310T181827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T181827Z UID:2148-1562403600-1562432400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:We will meet at 9:00 AM at the Visitor Center\, 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, South Carolina\, and will cover areas not generally open to the public. The Visitor Center is on the dirt road portion of Silver Bluff Road so keep going after the pavement ends. We will butterfly both in the morning and the afternoon. The restrooms at the center will be open at the beginning of the count and at lunch. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-silver-bluff-audubon-sanctuary-3/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190316T183253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T224659Z UID:2218-1561197600-1561208400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Marie Poteat's Property - Guilford County\, NC DESCRIPTION:The field trip to this private property in Jamestown was originally scheduled for June 1\, 2019. \nJoin us this coming Saturday\, June 22\, at 10:00 am for our CBS Triad Chapter field trip to Marie Poteat’s property in Jamestown\, NC. The address is 1111 Bales Chapel Rd.\, Jamestown\, NC 27282. Pull in through the gate and park in front of the old house. Please arrive early to get parked properly. \nIf you look at the emails you receive on Triad butterfly activities\, you have seen many beautiful photos of butterflies on Marie’s property. This is our opportunity to see some of those butterflies in person. Marie has spent many years restoring native plants on her family property while eliminating invasive species. 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. \nIn planning for your morning outing in Jamestown\, you should be aware that there are NO restroom facilities available. Be sure to make a “pit stop” somewhere in Jamestown before continuing to the property. Bring your own water to drink\, and dress for summer weather\, including using tick protection. \nMarie would like to have some idea of how many people she should plan to accommodate. Consequently\, please contact her by early Friday evening to let her know that you’re planning to come and for last minute instructions. Keep in mind that this is a large property. If you don’t let her know you’re coming or you arrive late\, the group may be elsewhere on the property when you get there. \nCoordinator: Marie Poteat Please contact Marie if you plan to attend. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/marie-poteats-property/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190316T183701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T173221Z UID:2220-1560592800-1560610800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Haw River State Park DESCRIPTION:Haw River State Park is located in Guilford County and we will explore the relatively new Iron Ore Belt Access. Contact Anne to let her know that you’re planning to participate. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/haw-river-state-park-2/ LOCATION:Haw River SP Iron Ore Belt Access\, 6064 North Church Street\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27455\, United States CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Carlson":MAILTO:carlsonanne74@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190408T222850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T225017Z UID:2290-1560592800-1560607200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Anne Springs Close Greenway / Elon Park DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nTarget Species: Byssus Skipper URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/anne-springs-close-greenway-elon-park-2/ CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190225T170530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T205745Z UID:2098-1560589200-1560610800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the visitor center which has restroom facilities. 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 are able to help with this important count. You do not have to be an expert to help and you may come for a whole or half day. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/congaree-national-park-naba-count/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190512T164640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T022914Z UID:2396-1559469600-1559484000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Music Center DESCRIPTION:Gene Schepker would like to lead a trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway specifically to find the rare Two-spotted Skipper. There should be lots of other butterflies as well. \nContact Gene for additional information. \nWe will meet at the Music Center parking lot near the office at 10:00 AM and hunt butterflies until at least mid-afternoon. The terrain is mostly level on bottom ground and is fairly easy walking. If you want to join us\, please email your cell phone number to Gene. He will watch the weather and keep in touch as the date approaches. \nBathrooms\, water and some food is available at the Center. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/blue-ridge-music-center/ LOCATION:Blue Ridge Music Center – Milepost 213\, 700 Foothills Road\, Galax\, VA\, 24333\, United States CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Gene Schepker":MAILTO:geneschepker@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190225T165528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T221340Z UID:2094-1559381400-1559404800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION: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. Our target species will be hairstreaks including Banded\, Coral and King’s. There are restroom facilities at Lake Bee\, but we will not be near there until later in the day. There are gas stations in McBee. We will drive to sections of the NWR and stop to look for butterflies. Walking will be minimal. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-national-wildlife-refuge/ LOCATION:Carolina Sandhills NWR\, 23734 US-1\, McBee\, SC\, 29101\, United States CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Will Stuart":MAILTO:willstuart2001@earthlink.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T110000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190316T182619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T165827Z UID:2216-1558778400-1558782000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Reynolda Gardens DESCRIPTION:Meet at the greenhouse. \nThis is one of our favorite places to look for butterflies in the Triad. Contact the coordinator to let her know you’re planning to come. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/reynolda-gardens/ LOCATION:Reynolda Gardens\, 100 Reynolda Village\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Cullen":MAILTO:barbcul@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190316T182108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T165529Z UID:2213-1558276200-1558285200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Guilford County Farm - Guilford County\, NC DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking lot in front of the old prison. Joint trip with the Audubon Society. \nThis is a new county park that has great potential for both butterflies and birds. Our member Marie Poteat\, who also is on the Audubon Society Board\, serves on the Guilford County Parks Commission. She will show participants some of the wildlife areas. Contact Marie to confirm the latest details on where and when to meet. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/guilford-county-farm/ LOCATION:Guilford County Farm – Guilford County\, NC\, 7315 Howerton Road\, Elon\, NC\, 27244\, United States CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marie Poteat":MAILTO:marie.poteat@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190224T194436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T134331Z UID:2087-1557741600-1557761400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Sumter National Forest - Enoree District DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED DUE TO PREDICTED WEATHER (was May 11)\nNEW DATE – Monday\, May 13\nThe Midlands Chapter walk to Sumter National Forest previously scheduled for May 11 has been postponed due to predicted rain. Dennis Forsythe who is leading has rescheduled the walk for Monday\, May 13. Be sure to let Dennis know if you will be attending. \nPlease meet at the BP gas station on Hwy. 66 right off of I-26 near Joanna\, SC. We will then drive to various parts of the forest. Walking will be minimal. There are bathrooms in the camping area\, but we may not be near them until the afternoon. There are no restaurants nearby. Our targeted species are Pepper and Salt Skipper\, Common Roadside-Skipper and Dusted Skipper. Dennis Forsythe will lead. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-enoree-district-3/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190316T181626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T164739Z UID:2201-1557568800-1557583200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Greensboro Arboretum DESCRIPTION:This underused park in Greensboro always has a nice selection of butterflies in the flowerbeds. Get in touch with Laura to let her know that you plan to participate. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/greensboro-arboretum-2/ LOCATION:Greensboro Arboretum\, 401 Ashland Drive\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27403\, United States CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Karendal":MAILTO:mascaralk@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190316T172007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190316T180546Z UID:2197-1556443800-1556463600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Historic Bethabara Park Gardens DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/historic-bethabara-park-gardens/ LOCATION:Historic Bethabara Park\, 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Harriet McCarthy":MAILTO:mamachka@triad.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190316T170836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T160200Z UID:2191-1555754400-1555768800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Pilot Mountain State Park - Surry County\, NC DESCRIPTION:*** CANCELLED *** \nI’m afraid we picked bad weather for our Saturday outing at Pilot Mountain. High temperatures are now predicted at 51 degrees\, overcast and showers throughout the day Saturday. \nThere are still plenty of Brown Elfins there\, particularly on the Jomeokee trail. I again found no Henry’s Elfins but did have 18 Browns yesterday (4/18/19). \nGood luck on evading the upcoming storm! \nGene Schepker \n——————– \nMeet at Parking Lot (at 10 AM) near the bathrooms (as far as one can drive up after entering the park). Pilot Mountain State Park has no entrance fee but does have cool drinking water and clean bathrooms! Please leave me your email address preferably or phone number if you plan to attend! URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pilot-mountain-state-park-3/ LOCATION:Pilot Mountain State Park – Surry County\, NC\, 36.340658\, -80.479680 CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Gene Schepker":MAILTO:geneschepker@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190310T225215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T211054Z UID:2153-1555232400-1555344000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Mountain Field Trip DESCRIPTION:If you want to add spring mountain specialties to your NC list\, this just might be your chance. Our local Asheville-area butterflying group will take you to our hotspots for Silvery Blues\, Cobweb Skippers\, Mottled Duskywings\, Olympia Marbles\, Hairstreaks\, Elfins\, and many others. \nSunday\, April 14\, we will cover some of the Sandy Mush Game Lands in Buncombe County. On Monday\, April 15\, we will be in the Hot Springs area of Madison County. Total species seen should be about 40. \nBe aware that we will walk about 4 miles in Sandy Mush. Both Bear Creek and Cedar Hill areas are hilly and a mile in and a mile back out. We drive between gated areas. It can be very muddy. Hiking poles recommended. All areas of Hot Springs are mostly flat on dirt roads and in meadows. \nOf course\, weather is very dicey this time of year. By Thursday\, April 11\, I should know if the trip needs postponing due to rain. Rain dates will be two consecutive days between April 15 and 19\, chosen by the best forecast. \nIf we are able to keep the dates of April 14/15\, anyone wanting to drive up Saturday may find some butterfly action on the Blue Ridge Parkway or around the NC Arboretum. Sandy Mush is 20 – 35 min. from exit 19 off I-26 west in Weaverville\, our morning meeting place for those staying nearby; Hot Springs is 45 min. from Weaverville. There is a Days Inn at exit 23 off I-26. There are also B&Bs in both Weaverville and Hot Springs. Pete Dixon has cabins for rent on his farm\, which is one of our sites to visit in Hot Springs. I can send further info to anyone interested. \nPlease contact Gail Lankford (see below) if you have questions\, or to sign up for the outing. I will need to know who to expect by April 10. There will be an agreement to sign for this trip. You must agree to never collect or harm any species at any site we visit\, and agree that you will not reveal the specific sites containing the Cobweb Skippers or the small population of Olympia Marbles to anyone in the future. \nGail Lankford\nwhocooksforyou64@gmail.com\, 828-645-4690 (land line; no text) URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/north-carolina-mountain-field-trip/ LOCATION:NC Mountain Field Trips – Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot\, 173 Weaver Blvd\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Lankford":MAILTO:whocooksforyou64@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190402T231757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T231757Z UID:2280-1554544800-1554566400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Carolina Sandhills NWR and Cheraw SP DESCRIPTION:The 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 and roadside skippers. \nWe will meet at 10:00 A.M. in the parking lot of the visitor’s center for the Carolina Sandhills NWR located at 23734 U.S. Highway 1\, McBee\, SC 29101 \nPlease send me (Rob Gilson) an email if you plan to attend or if you have any questions URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/carolina-sandhills-nwr-and-cheraw-sp/ LOCATION:Carolina Sandhills NWR\, 23734 US-1\, McBee\, SC\, 29101\, United States CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Gilson":MAILTO:robert.gilson@faunaventures.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190220T212432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T212432Z UID:2081-1551520800-1551538800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve and Shealy's Pond Heritage Preserve DESCRIPTION:We 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 and restaurants are nearby. \nIf the weather is too cold or rainy\, we will move this trip to March 9 URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/peachtree-rock-heritage-preserve-and-shealys-pond-heritage-preserve/ LOCATION:Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve\, 883 Peachtree Rock Rd\, Lexington\, SC\, 29073\, United States CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20190117T183801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T183801Z UID:2046-1549101600-1549112400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Midlands Chapter Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/midlands-chapter-planning-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20181022T173426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T173426Z UID:1922-1547287200-1547298000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:CBS Annual Winter Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/cbs-annual-winter-meeting/ CATEGORIES:CBS Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20180715T162607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180715T162607Z UID:1770-1539424800-1539435600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:McDowell Prairie DESCRIPTION:Meet at the McDowell Prairie Gate.  We will walk a fairly easy open road in the prairie.\nThis walk usually takes just a few hours. \nBring good bug spray\, hats\, long sleeves. sun block\, binoculars\, camera\, sturdy shoes and water. \nPlease volunteer to lead this walk. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/mcdowell-prairie/ LOCATION:McDowell Prairie\, 12000 Four Horse Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28278\, United States CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Talkington":MAILTO:faunafinder@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20180515T201722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T201722Z UID:1606-1538820000-1538838000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Roxbury Park DESCRIPTION:We 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 between the Intricate and Carolina Satyr.  No restaurants are nearby. Please bring binoculars\, camera\, field guide\, sun screen and bug spray.  Wear long pants and sturdy shoes.  Be sure to register if you plan to attend. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/roxbury-park/ LOCATION:Roxbury Park\, 4494 Hwy 174\, Meggett\, SC\, 29449\, United States CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042028 CREATED:20180518T195454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T170650Z UID:1629-1538211600-1538235000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:CBS Symposium DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration Form\n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download [81.64 KB] \nLunch Form\n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download [52.54 KB] \nDirections\nFrom North Carolina Cities Via I-85\n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download [17.86 KB] \nFrom North of Charlotte Via I-77\n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download [17.49 KB] \nFrom South Carolina Via I-77\n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download [18.00 KB] URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/cbs-symposium/ CATEGORIES:CBS Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042029 CREATED:20180515T195801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T201029Z UID:1600-1537003800-1537025400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Cancelled -Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve DESCRIPTION:This walk has been cancelled due to Hurricane Florence. \nThis 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 butterflies. The main roads are gravel\, the smaller roads are grass but unless you get way off the track they are in pretty good shape and are well maintained.  The nearest town is Jackson\, SC. There is a Subway there and other local restaurants\, but you should probably bring lunch because the property is huge and if you get back to the areas where we’re going to be\, it can take as long as ½ hour just to get back to the gate. Intricate Satyr\, Texan Crescent and Appalachian Brown have been found at this site. \nFrom Columbia:\n(This route should take about 2 hours from downtown.)\nTake I-26 W toward Greenville Take exit 107A to merge onto I-20 W toward Augusta.\nTake exit 22 toward Aiken.\nTurn left at US-1.\nContinue on York St. SE.\nTurn right at Park Ave SE.\nTurn left at Chesterfield St S/SC-19 and continue to follow SC-19.\nSlight right toward SC-1\nSlight right at SC-1.\nTurn left at Atomic Rd/SC-125\nContinue on SC 125 approximately 12 miles to Jackson.\nTurn right on Silverton Road (CR 63) and go 0.4 miles to stop sign on Main Street.\nTurn left on Main Street and go 0.4 miles to Brown Road.\nTurn right on Brown Road and go 2.1 miles until the pavement ends.\nAt end of pavement\, turn left on graveled road and go 0.2 miles to check station/entrance. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/crackerneck-wildlife-management-area-and-ecological-reserve/ CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Stacey":MAILTO:croakie@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042029 CREATED:20180515T185846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T135025Z UID:1598-1536397200-1536418800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count Congaree National Park DESCRIPTION:Meet 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 to help with this important count. You do not have to be an expert to help and may come for a whole or half day. david_shelley@nps.gov URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-2/ LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="David Shelley":MAILTO:david_shelley@nps.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042029 CREATED:20180425T195346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T172002Z UID:1523-1535795100-1535815800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:SI Group\, Orangeburg\, SC DESCRIPTION: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 and long pants.  Bring your binoculars\, cameras\, field guide\, sunscreen and bug spray.  Enter at the second entrance after crossing the railroad tracks coming from Hwy. 301.  Look to your right and go towards the tree line. We will meet there.  Restaurants and gas stations are nearby.  There is a porta potty on site.  Arthur Sweatman will be our leader. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group-orangeburg-sc/ CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Curlee":MAILTO:dianecurlee8@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042029 CREATED:20180525T194629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180527T215245Z UID:1665-1535446800-1535472000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Pilot Mountain State Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the summit parking lot. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pilot-mountain-state-park-2/ CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042029 CREATED:20180512T173808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T210218Z UID:1518-1535274000-1535299200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Sunday - Cataloochee Valley\, Great Smokey Mountain National Park DESCRIPTION:On Sunday we will go to Cataloochee Valley\, part of GSMNP. Another gorgeous area with plenty of areas that yield butterflies. Targets are American Copper and Diana Fritillary. There will be lots of Ironweed with skippers. Elk and bear sightings are very possible. \nThe meeting place will againbe the Pilot Station just north on Hwy. 209\, exit 24 off I-40 west. The nearest town is Waynesville\, NC. A motel near Hwy. 276 (Jonathan Creek Rd) intersection with Hwy. 19 (Dellwood Rd) would be convenient. There is also a Days Inn and a Quality Inn off I-40 at Canton\, not too far east of the Pilot Station. Going into Waynesville on Hwy. 74 are many hotels\, plus several on Hwy. 19 around Lake Junaluska. We will also carpool from Asheville\, exit 44\, to the Pilot Station for those choosing to stay there\, as exit 44 has many hotels and restaurants. \nBring lunch\, snacks\, water\, binoculars\, camera and field guide. \nThere is no rain date for the weekend\, but if at least one of the days is to be dry and sunny\, we will butterfly that day. So if you plan to come\, watch the weather forecast closely. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sunday-cataloochee-valley-great-smokey-mountain-national-park/ LOCATION:Cataloochee Valley Trip – Pilot Station Meeting Place\, 3712 Crabtree Road\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Lankford":MAILTO:whocooksforyou64@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042029 CREATED:20180512T173128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T033229Z UID:1441-1535189400-1535216400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Saturday -- Harmon Den/Max Patch DESCRIPTION:On Saturday we will spend the day in the Harmon Den/Max Patch area north of I-40.  The meeting place will be the Pilot Station just north on Hwy. 209\, exit 24 off I-40 west.  The nearest town is Waynesville\, NC.  A motel near Hwy. 276 (Jonathan Creek Rd) intersection with Hwy. 19 (Dellwood Rd) would be convenient.  There is also a Days Inn and a Quality Inn off I-40 at Canton\, not too far east of the Pilot Station.  Going into Waynesville on Hwy. 74 are many hotels\, plus several on Hwy. 19 around Lake Junaluska.  We will also carpool from Asheville\, exit 44\, to the Pilot Station for those choosing to stay there\, as exit 44 has many hotels and restaurants. \nThere is no rain date for the weekend\, but if at least Saturday or Sunday is to be dry and sunny\, we will butterfly that day. So if you plan to come\, watch the weather forecast closely. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/saturday-harmon-den-max-patch/ LOCATION:Cataloochee Valley Trip – Pilot Station Meeting Place\, 3712 Crabtree Road\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Lankford":MAILTO:whocooksforyou64@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T042029 CREATED:20180525T190603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T190603Z UID:1649-1535101200-1535126400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Wake County DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-wake-county/ CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="John Connors":MAILTO:jconnorsbird@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR