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:20190302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 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:20260503T123118 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/ LOCATION:NC 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:20260503T123118 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/ LOCATION:NC 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:20260503T123118 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:20260503T123118 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:20260503T123118 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/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:CBS Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 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/ LOCATION:NC 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:20260503T123118 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:20260503T123118 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/ LOCATION:NC 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:20260503T123118 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/ LOCATION:NC 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:20260503T123118 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:20260503T123118 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:20260503T123118 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/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="John Connors":MAILTO:jconnorsbird@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180525T192723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180527T214731Z UID:1657-1535014800-1535040000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Hanging Rock State Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at Vade Mecum access off Moore’s Springs Road. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-hanging-rock-state-park/ LOCATION:Hanging Rock State Park\, 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road\, Danbury\, NC\, 27016 CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180525T191628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180527T215636Z UID:1655-1534842000-1534867200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Mayo River State Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Mayo Mountain access\, just past the park office. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-mayo-river/ LOCATION:Mayo River State Park\, 500 Old Mayo Park Road\, Mayodan\, NC\, 27027\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180525T184139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T184139Z UID:1641-1534668300-1534698000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Durham\, NC DESCRIPTION:Meet at Eno River State Park Fews Ford parking area at the end of the road.  For those interested\, meet there again at 5:00 to compile count results. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-durham-nc/ LOCATION:Eno River State Park\, 6101 Cole Mill Rd\, Durham\, NC\, 27705\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Pippen":MAILTO:jeffpippen9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180525T185807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T185807Z UID:1645-1534410000-1534431600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Orange County\, NC DESCRIPTION:Areas to be covered\, but not limited to:\nBrumley Forest\, Johnston Mill\, Keith Arboretum\, Occoneechee State Park\, portions of Duke Forest\, and other areas in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. \nComments: In lieu of a start and ending meet up\, participants can check in with the organizer either by text or email that they have started their walk\, and when finished\, submit their counts. Participants are welcome to join the organizers at their home in Hillsborough around 3:30-4:00. They welcome any amount of time you can provide to cover these areas. If you live in Chapel Hill you might be within the count circle. Please contact the organizers to find out how you can help! URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-orange-county-nc/ LOCATION:Orange County\, NC CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Lori M. Carlson":MAILTO:backyard.butterflies.org@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180715T161402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180715T161402Z UID:1767-1533373200-1533398400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Latta Plantation Nature Preserve/Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:We will start at the Latta Plantation Nature Center and walk around the Latta Prairie section of the park. Keep in mind this walk is in August and temperatures can be hot. We will be walking on hard surface horse trails for the most part with a couple large hills. We will eat lunch at the picnic tables at the Nature Center and then drive to Cowan’s Ford Nature Preserve where we will finish the day. \nBring Lunch\, Snacks\, WATER\, WATER\, WATER . There are Restrooms and picnic tables on site. Restaurants are not nearby so plan accordingly . \nBring Good bug spray for Ticks and Chiggers\, hats\, long sleeves\, SUN BLOCK\, binoculars\, camera\, and sturdy shoes. Field Guides\, etc. \n  URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/latta-plantation-nature-preserve-cowans-ford-wildlife-refuge/ LOCATION:Latta Plantation Nature Preserve\, 6211 Sample Rd\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Talkington":MAILTO:faunafinder@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180516T204737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T033617Z UID:1617-1533286800-1533312000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count North Buncombe County\, NC DESCRIPTION:This count is set for Friday\, August 3 with a rain date of Thursday\, August 2.  Most of the count will be in the Sandy Mush Game Lands.  Please contact Doug Johnston if you are participating.  He will then give you specific details.  wellsteadwest@gmail.com URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-north-buncombe-county-nc/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Johnston":MAILTO:wellsteadwest@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180410T180537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T220549Z UID:1484-1532512800-1532530800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Sumter National Forest - Enoree District DESCRIPTION:This walk has been canceled. \nWe will 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. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-enoree-district-2/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180715T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180715T163000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180703T201704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T201704Z UID:1743-1531663200-1531672200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Loretta Lutman's Garden DESCRIPTION:The group will meet at Loretta Lutman’s home in Asheboro. Participants will enjoy the plantings and talk with Loretta about her extensive home butterfly garden. The group will look at caterpillar host plants as well as nectar sources. In addition to viewing the butterflies and gardens\, there will also be refreshments and social time to talk with one another. For directions and last minute changes\, contact Loretta by Thursday evening\, July 12. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/loretta-lutmans-garden/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180703T200429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T200429Z UID:1739-1530955800-1530964800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Harriet McCarthy's Garden DESCRIPTION:The group will meet at Harriet McCarthy’s home in Winston-Salem.  Participants will enjoy the plantings and talk with Harriet about her approaches to gardening for butterflies.  The group will look at caterpillar host plants as well as nectar sources.  In addition to viewing the butterflies and gardens\, there will also be refreshments and social time to talk with one another.  For directions and last minute changes\, contact Harriet by Thursday evening\, July 5. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/harriet-mccarthys-garden/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180511T171406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T171406Z UID:1563-1530954000-1530975600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary at 9:00.  There is a restroom facility and drinking fountain available before the count starts and again around noon during a lunch break.  The nearest town with full services is Jackson\, SC.  It is recommended that you pack a lunch and snacks and bring water.  Walking conditions are generally easy.  Bring  good bug spray\, hats\, sun block\, binoculars\, camera and a field guide.  Wear long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy shoes and any additional items you might need to have a pleasurable experience.  Please refer to the Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary website\, Audubon’s Silver Bluff Sanctuary\, for more information about visiting the facility.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  We will divide into two groups if there are a sufficient number of participants so we can cover more of the Sanctuary. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-silver-bluff-audubon-sanctuary/ 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:20180630T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180514T192035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T192035Z UID:1577-1530351000-1530360000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Pilot Mountain State Park DESCRIPTION:The Triad Chapter of Carolina Butterfly Society will hold a butterfly walk at Pilot Mountain State Park in Surry County.  Meet at the base of the mountain at the drive entrance.  We will check out the butterflies in the meadow in this area.  Be alert for changes in this plan in case we have to change the meeting place due to weekend crowding.  After exploring the meadow\, we will proceed up the mountain to the parking lot at the top near the restrooms. \nContact the field trip coordinator\, Gene Schepker geneschepker@gmail.com\, if you plan to participate. Participants are welcome to come on our walks without contacting the coordinator\, but you may miss us if there are last minute changes in the trip details. Trip coordinators will contact those who register for our field trips with updates on weather issues\, changes in timing or meeting places\, and other details. \nWear sturdy shoes\, bring plenty of water to drink\, and dress for the summer weather. Binoculars\, cameras\, field guides\, insect repellent and sunscreen probably will be useful. Those who wish to have a picnic lunch while on the top should bring their own food and drink because there is no place nearby to get them. \nOur targets are Common Roadside Skipper\, Mourning Cloak\, and Hoary Edge\, as well as other butterflies. \nThis trip is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned butterfliers. However\, since the ground is uneven and there are potential tripping and falling hazards\, it would be best for parents with kids and folks with ambulatory issues to seriously consider the possible dangers. Guests are welcome but no pets\, please. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pilot-mountain-state-park/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event ORGANIZER;CN="Gene Schepker":MAILTO:geneschepker@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180312T194752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T195208Z UID:1336-1529143200-1529157600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Anne Springs Close Greenway / Elon Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at 10:00am at the Lake Haigler parking lot on Colharp Rd on the east side of the Highway 21 Bypass. Please download the trail map PDF to locate bathrooms and other public facilities. \nWe will start the day walking around the edge of Lake Haigler searching for the Byssus Skipper on the Buttonbush that grow around the lake. \nAfter we are done at Anne Springs Close Greenway we will head to Elon Park about 15 minutes away located at: 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd Charlotte\, NC 28277 \nAt this location we will again search for Byssus Skipper which has not yet been seen in Mecklenburg County. \nYou can bring a picnic lunch and eat at one of the picnic tables at Anne Springs or stop for lunch at one of the restaurants on the way to Elon Park. The park has public restrooms. \nBring good bug spray\, hats\, long sleeves\, sun block\, binoculars\, camera\, sturdy shoes\, and any other items you may need to have an enjoyable experience. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/anne-springs-close-greenway-elon-park/ LOCATION:Lake Haigler — Anne Springs Close Greenway\, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive\, Fort Mill\, SC\, 29715\, United States CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180515T165603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T165603Z UID:1555-1529141400-1529150400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Haw River State Park DESCRIPTION:We will be exploring the new Iron Ore Belt Access section to the west.  Please note\, do NOT go to the Haw River SP conference center in Browns Summit.  Meet at the Iron Ore Belt Access section parking lot near the pit toilet at 6064 N. Church St.\, Greensboro\, NC 27455.  For more information\, visit their website: https://www.ncparks.gov/haw-river-state-park \nAlthough our chapter has been elsewhere in the park in previous years\, we have not gone as a group to the Iron Ore Belt Access section. A few of our members scouted this section back in the winter and noted a power line right-of-way\, some meadows\, and a wetland that look promising for butterflies. We will walk an easy to moderate woodland trail to get to these sites. The trail seemed a bit rocky and had projecting tree roots periodically\, but there wasn’t a large elevation change. \nBring plenty of water to drink and dress for the summer weather. Binoculars\, cameras\, field guides\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen probably will be useful. \nContact the field trip coordinator\, Anne Carlson carlsonanne74@gmail.com or register on the CBS website if you plan to participate. Participants are welcome to come on our walks without contacting the coordinator\, but you may miss us if there are last minute changes in the trip details. Trip coordinators will contact those who register for our field trips with updates on weather issues\, changes in timing or meeting places\, and other details. \nThis will be an interesting butterfly walk because we will be exploring an area new to us. We believe that it’s suitable for beginners as well as seasoned butterfliers. However\, since we aren’t sure about the terrain and distances involved\, it would be best for kids and folks with ambulatory issues to skip this one. Guests are welcome but no pets\, please. \n  URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/haw-river-state-park/ 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:20180616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180326T002734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T190034Z UID:1431-1529139600-1529161200@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 maybe 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/naba-count-congaree-national-park/ 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:20180606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180313T224837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180527T220107Z UID:1377-1528275600-1528290000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:NABA Count - Weymouth Woods - Sandhills NP DESCRIPTION:Meet up will be at the Visitor’s Center in the morning. This location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. Pathways are packed sand. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we will go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly species as possible. It is recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring with you those items you may need to have a pleasant experience. \nIt is recommended you bring a packed lunch and snacks with plenty of water. The Visitor’s Center has public restrooms and a water fountain. The nearest towns of Aberdeen and Southern Pines have many restaurants and other accommodations. \nTarget species for this count are the King’s and Edward’s Hairstreaks. Additional species commonly seen are Palamedes\, Spicebush\, and Tiger Swallowtails; Common Buckeyes\, Eastern Tailed Blues and Azures\, and assorted duskywings. \nThe results of last year’s count can be viewed here. \n\n\n\nPhotos from Weymouth Woods NABA Count 2017\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEdward’s Hairstreak\nKing’s Hairstreak URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-weymouth-woods-sandhills-np/ LOCATION:Weymouth Woods – Sandhills NP\, 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180306T020637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T173415Z UID:1327-1528018200-1528038000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Francis Marion NF Weekend - Sunday DESCRIPTION:Members are to provide their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging. Members are responsible for paying for all costs associated with this field trip. \nWe will meet at the US Forest Visitor’s Center. There are no facilities at this location. You will need to bring lunch\, water\, bug spray\, guide books\, binoculars\, camera\, and any other items you will need to have a pleasant butterflying experience. It is recommended that your wear long sleeves\, pants\, hat\, sunscreen\, and sunglasses. Biting insects in some locations can be impressive. Path conditions are flat and sandy. It is recommended you wear sturdy shoes or hiking footwear. We will be mainly driving and stopping along dirt forest service roads\, all walking will be easy on level dirt\, gravel roads. \nWe will visit a number of locations depending on butterflying conditions. The nearest rest rooms are in Cainhoy about 15 mi away and Huger Campgrounds 4 mi above Huger. Note: Huger is pronounced U-Gee by the locals. \nLodging accommodates can be found in the towns of N Charleston (40 mi)\, Mt Pleasant (30 mi)\, Charleston and Georgetown (25 mi). Some suggested dining options include See Wee Restaurant in Awendaw; T.W. Graham & Co. Seafood Restaurant\, Buckshots\, and McClellanville Diner in McClellanville. \nTarget species include but are not restricted to: Palamedes Swallowtail. King’s Hairstreak\, Little Metalmark\, Intricate Satyr\, Georgia Satyr\, White Checkered-Skipper\, Tropical Checkered-Skipper\, Tawny-edged Skipper\, Byssus Skipper\, Yehl Skipper\, Rare Skipper\, Broad-winged Skipper\, Duke’s Skipper\, Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper\, and Reversed Roadside-Skipper. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/francis-marion-nf-weekend-sunday/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T123118 CREATED:20180301T004142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T124252Z UID:1293-1527931800-1527951600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org SUMMARY:Francis Marion NF Weekend - Saturday DESCRIPTION:Members are to provide their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging. Members are responsible for paying for travel costs associated with this field trip. \nWe will meet in the parking lot of the Santee Delta WMA -East. Please see the images below to help you find this obscure location. There isn’t an actual street address for you to use\, but there are coordinates that can be plugged into Google maps or a GPS device: 33°12’17.0″N\, 79°23’16.1″W (format: dd° mm’ ss.s”) or 33.204728\, -79.387817 (format: dd.ddddd°) \nHover over the images with your mouse to read a description of the image. The East parking lot is along the northbound lanes of Hwy 17. The West parking lot is on the southbound lanes. There is an unofficial left turn into the East parking lot from the southbound lanes. \n \n \nThere are no facilities at this location. You will need to bring lunch\, water\, bug spray\, guide books\, binoculars\, camera\, and any other items you will need to have a pleasant butterflying experience. It is recommended that your wear long sleeves\, pants\, hat\, sunscreen\, and sunglasses. Biting insects in some locations can be impressive. Path conditions are flat and sandy. It is recommended you wear sturdy shoes or hiking footwear. \nWe will visit a number of locations depending on butterflying conditions. The nearest convenience stores in McClellanville\, about 10 miles from Santee Delta East WMA\, 6 mi from Santee Coastal Reserve and 6 mi from Mills Branch in the Francis Marion NF. Lodging accommodates can be found in the towns of N Charleston (40 mi)\, Mt Pleasant (30 mi)\, Charleston and Georgetown (25 mi). \nSome suggested dining options include See Wee Restaurant in Awendaw; T.W. Graham & Co. Seafood Restaurant\, Buckshots\, and McClellanville Diner in McClellanville. \nTarget species include but are not restricted to: Palamedes Swallowtail. King’s Hairstreak\, Little Metalmark\, Intricate Satyr\, Georgia Satyr\, White Checkered-Skipper\, Tropical Checkered-Skipper\, Tawny-edged Skipper\, Byssus Skipper\, Yehl Skipper\, Rare Skipper\, Broad-winged Skipper\, Duke’s Skipper\, Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper\, and Reversed Roadside-Skipper. URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/francis-marion-nf-weekend-saturday/ LOCATION:Santee Delta WMA – East\, 33.20473\, -79.38763 CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR