Carolina Butterfly Society

Latta Plantation NP and Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge
2019-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CLOSED!
Due to the large response we’ve had to our upcoming walk at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, we would like to move our meet up location to the gravel parking lot behind the Nature Center and not the Nature Center Parking Lot. After you enter the park drive past the Nature Center parking lot to the next road and follow it to the lot behind the Nature Center. A map is attached for reference.
During these walks we generally see our highest species diversity of the season.

Oconee County, SC - Northeast Location
2019-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Mountain Top Trading Post, Mountain Rest, SC, 5251 Whetstone Road, Mountain Rest, SC, 29664, United States
We will look, drive and walk various forest roads in the Oconee County section of the Andrew Pickens District of the Sumter National Forest for uncommon species like Diana Fritillary, Golden Banded-Skipper and Mottled Duskywing.
Meet at the Mountain Top Trading Post located at the junction of Highway 28 S and Whetstone Road (State Road S-37-193).
We will ride and walk along forest roads and the pace should be easy. There are no restrooms at these locations.
Bring water, binoculars, field guides, sun screen, insect repellent and lunch.
If you plan on staying in the vicinity for the weekend, hotels are available in Anderson, Clemson, Easly, Seneca and Walhalla.

Oconee County, SC - Southwest Location
2019-07-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Sumter National Forest, Andrew Pickens District SW, 34.754116, -83.237327
We will look, drive and walk various forest roads in the Oconee County section of the Andrew Pickens District of the Sumter National Forest for uncommon species like Diana Fritillary, Golden Banded-Skipper and Mottled Duskywing.
Meet at the junction of Long Creek Highway (Highway 76) and Spy Rock Road (State Road S-37-748). This is about 10 miles northwest of Westminster, South Carolina, just past the Brasstown Baptist Church on the left if heading north on Long Creek Highway.
We will ride and walk along forest roads and the pace should be easy. There are no restrooms at these locations.
Bring water, binoculars, field guides, sun screen, insect repellent and lunch.
If you plan on staying in the vicinity for the weekend, hotels are available in Anderson, Clemson, Easly, Seneca and Walhalla.

Sandhills Game Lands
2019-07-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Sandhills Game Land, 35.026875, -79.559467
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.
We will meet at the Hoffman BP, 2183 Caddell Rd, Hoffman, NC 28347 (35.026875, -79.559467) at 09:00.
Please send Rob Gilson an email to let him know that you are coming or if you have any additional questions.

Gum Swamp Road, Jackson, SC
2019-07-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Kathwood Lakes parking area, 33.337279, -81.843453
Date changed from Saturday, July 13 to Sunday, July 14 due to expected rain on July 13.
This 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.

NABA Count - Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary
2019-07-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary, 4542 Silver Bluff Road, Jackson, SC, 29831, United States
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.

Marie Poteat's Property - Guilford County, NC
2019-06-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Marie Poteat’s Property – Guilford County, NC, 1111 Bales Chapel Rd, Jamestown, NC, 27282, United States
The field trip to this private property in Jamestown was originally scheduled for June 1, 2019.
Join 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.
If 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.
In 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.
Marie 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.
Coordinator: Marie Poteat <marie.poteat@gmail.com> Please contact Marie if you plan to attend.

Haw River State Park
2019-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Haw River SP Iron Ore Belt Access, 6064 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC, 27455, United States
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.

CANCELLED - Anne Springs Close Greenway / Elon Park
2019-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | SC
CANCELLED
Target Species: Byssus Skipper

NABA Count - Congaree National Park
2019-06-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061
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.

Blue Ridge Music Center
2019-06-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Blue Ridge Music Center – Milepost 213, 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
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.
Contact Gene for additional information.
We 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.
Bathrooms, water and some food is available at the Center.

Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge
2019-06-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Carolina Sandhills NWR, 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, 29101, United States
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.

Reynolda Gardens
2019-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Reynolda Gardens, 100 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Meet at the greenhouse.
This 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.

Guilford County Farm - Guilford County, NC
2019-05-19 14:30 - 17:00 | Guilford County Farm – Guilford County, NC, 7315 Howerton Road, Elon, NC, 27244, United States
Meet at the parking lot in front of the old prison. Joint trip with the Audubon Society.
This 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.

Sumter National Forest - Enoree District
2019-05-13 10:00 - 15:30 | Sumter National Forest, Enoree District – BP Gas Station, 3536 Whitmire Hwy, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
POSTPONED DUE TO PREDICTED WEATHER (was May 11)
NEW DATE – Monday, May 13
The 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.
Please 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.

Greensboro Arboretum
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Greensboro Arboretum, 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States
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.

Historic Bethabara Park Gardens
2019-04-28 09:30 - 15:00 | Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States

CANCELLED - Pilot Mountain State Park - Surry County, NC
2019-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Pilot Mountain State Park – Surry County, NC, 36.340658, -80.479680
*** CANCELLED ***
I’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.
There 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).
Good luck on evading the upcoming storm!
Gene Schepker
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Meet 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!

North Carolina Mountain Field Trip
2019-04-14 09:00 - 2019-04-15 16:00 | NC Mountain Field Trips – Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot, 173 Weaver Blvd, Weaverville, NC, 28787, United States
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.
Sunday, 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.
Be 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.
Of 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.
If 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.
Please 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.
Gail Lankford
whocooksforyou64@gmail.com, 828-645-4690 (land line; no text)

Carolina Sandhills NWR and Cheraw SP
2019-04-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Carolina Sandhills NWR, 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, 29101, United States
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.
We 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
Please send me (Rob Gilson) an email if you plan to attend or if you have any questions

Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve and Shealy's Pond Heritage Preserve
2019-03-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve, 883 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC, 29073, United States
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.
If the weather is too cold or rainy, we will move this trip to March 9

Midlands Chapter Planning Meeting
2019-02-02 10:00 - 13:00 | SC
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.

CBS Annual Winter Meeting
2019-01-12 10:00 - 13:00 | SC

McDowell Prairie
2018-10-13 10:00 - 13:00 | McDowell Prairie, 12000 Four Horse Road, Charlotte, NC, 28278, United States
Meet 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.

Roxbury Park
2018-10-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Roxbury Park, 4494 Hwy 174, Meggett, SC, 29449, United States
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.

CBS Symposium
2018-09-29 09:00 - 15:30 | SC
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.
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Cancelled -Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve
2018-09-15 09:30 - 15:30 | SC
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 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.
From Columbia:
(This route should take about 2 hours from downtown.)
Take I-26 W toward Greenville Take exit 107A to merge onto I-20 W toward Augusta.
Take exit 22 toward Aiken.
Turn left at US-1.
Continue on York St. SE.
Turn right at Park Ave SE.
Turn left at Chesterfield St S/SC-19 and continue to follow SC-19.
Slight right toward SC-1
Slight right at SC-1.
Turn left at Atomic Rd/SC-125
Continue on SC 125 approximately 12 miles to Jackson.
Turn right on Silverton Road (CR 63) and go 0.4 miles to stop sign on Main Street.
Turn left on Main Street and go 0.4 miles to Brown Road.
Turn right on Brown Road and go 2.1 miles until the pavement ends.
At end of pavement, turn left on graveled road and go 0.2 miles to check station/entrance.

NABA Count Congaree National Park
2018-09-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061
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

SI Group, Orangeburg, SC
2018-09-01 09:45 - 15:30 | 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 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.

NABA Count - Pilot Mountain State Park
2018-08-28 09:00 - 16:00 | SC
Meet at the summit parking lot.
