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SUMMARY:Reynolda Gardens 2023 (Winston-Salem\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 23\, 2023\, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the FORMAL GARDENS area of Reynolda Gardens. \nAfter the CBS walk through the formal gardens\, attendees are welcome to stay a little longer and visit other areas of the 134-acre grounds. These other areas include two miles of scenic walking trails\, wetlands\, paved pathways\, thick woodlands\, an expansive meadow for visitors to explore and enjoy and a waterfall\, located along the Reynolda Village trail. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information. \nMeet at the garden entrance greenhouse at 100 Reynolda Village\, Winston-Salem\, North Carolina 27106 (or for those who prefer GPS coordinates\, 36.12564\, -80.28474). Please RSVP to Barbara Cullen at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/reynolda-gardens-2023-winston-salem-nc-2/
LOCATION:Reynolda Gardens\, 100 Reynolda Village\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Cullen":MAILTO:barbcul@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
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UID:6553-1696600800-1696609800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Symposium Walk - Timmerman Trail (Cayce\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a pre-symposium butterfly walk but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. \nWe will meet at the trailhead on Fort Congaree Trail (which is the road name). Take I-77 to exit 2\, called 12th Street Extension\, and turn onto Fort Congaree Trail. Drive past the Courtyard Hotel and the Lexington Tennis Center. The GPS coordinates are 33.9345\, -81.0370 and there is a large area for parking on the left just before the trailhead. The beginning of this trail is paved. We will follow it for a short distance and then walk down Old State Road which is dirt. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pre-symposium-walk-timmerman-trail-cayce-sc/
LOCATION:Timmerman Trail\, 33.934482\, -81.037010
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T023157Z
UID:6515-1696670100-1696692600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:2023 Symposium - Saluda Shoals Park (Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for the Carolina Butterfly Society 2023 Symposium that will be held on Saturday\, October 7 at Saluda Shoals Park\, 5605 Bush River Road in Columbia\, South Carolina. Check-in will be from 9:15 am to 9:45 am. Presentations will be from 9:45 am to 11:45 am and 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm with a break for lunch and a short butterfly walk around Saluda Shoals Park from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm. There is no cost to attend but if you would like to purchase a lunch using the Registration and Lunch Form below\, there is a $15.00 charge. (Please note that lunch cannot be guaranteed if we do not receive your lunch form and payment by October 2). \nFeatured Presentations \nTips for Field Expedient Identification of the Intricate Satyr in Coastal SC – Tom Austin – Land Protection Specialist for the Edisto Island Open Land Trust \nSex\, Salt\, and the Single Butterfly – Carol Boggs Ph.D. – Professor & Director\, School of the Earth\, Ocean\, & Environment\, University of South Carolina \nNative Plants that Attract Butterflies – Dennis Burnette – Retired Professor and Current Nature Educator \nWhere’s Waldo: What Species Do We Need to Search for in South Carolina? – Brian Scholtens Ph.D. – Professor of Biology\, College of Charleston \n  \nSymposium Registration and Lunch Form – Copy and paste the following link into your browser of choice – https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Registration-and-Lunch-Form-2023.pdf \nPlease note: We are NOT providing single-use water bottles. Please bring your own water bottle and coffee cup. We will provide coffee\, creamer\, sugar\, sweetener\, morning snacks\, sweet and unsweet tea\, cups for tea\, and ice. There are drinking fountains in the building where water bottles can be filled or refilled. Ice will be available for the tea and water. \nArea Lodging – There are several choices at the intersection of I-20 and Bush River Road:\nDoubletree by Hilton                       Best Western Inns and Suites\nQuality Inns and Suites                   Sleep Inn Columbia\nOther area hotels are also available. \nButterfly walks have also been planned for Friday\, October 6\, from 2:00 pm until 4:30 pm at Timmerman Trail in Cayce\, SC\, and Sunday\, October 8\, from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm at Wateree River HP and WMA in Eastover\, SC. \nMake plans now to bring a friend and join us.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/2023-symposium-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Saluda Shoals Park Environmental Center\, 34.04960\, -81.18309
CATEGORIES:CBS Symposium
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20230918T162024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T162024Z
UID:6555-1696757400-1696773600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Post-Symposium Walk - Wateree River HP and WMA (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a post-symposium butterfly walk at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails. Areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. The Southern Dogface has been seen consistently at this site. \nMeet at the first kiosk that is located on the right\, about 0.45 miles along Goodwill Road after entering the property. GPS coordinates for the kiosk are 33.94949\, -80.65303. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.94353\, -80.65551) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nSee the SCDNR website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/post-symposium-walk-wateree-river-hp-and-wma-eastover-near-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20230702T155027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T013538Z
UID:6499-1697288400-1697299200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:SI Group Hundred Acre Woods – Goatweed Leafwing (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:TIME CHANGED (from 10:00am-3:00pm to 1:00pm-4:00pm)\nDATE CHANGED (from September 30 to October 14)\nOn Saturday\, October 14\, 2023\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the SI Group Hundred Acre Woods in Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, to look for the Goatweed Leafwing (we believe there is an existing\, ongoing colony) and other fall butterflies. There will be a short drive on an unpaved road to get to our staging point\, and\, after parking\, we will walk around the property. This site was last visited in 2019. \nThere is a porta potty on site. Restaurants and gas stations are nearby. The walk will be on flat ground\, but some field areas may be overgrown. \nThe address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115 (GPS coordinates 33.465095\, -80.884050). Traveling south on Cannon Bridge Road from Highway 301\, go past the railroad crossing and come in the third entrance on the left just after the main parking lot area for the SI Group and just before the fenced-in electrical substation enclosure. After turning in\, look to your right and follow the short dirt road\, on the east side of the electrical substation enclosure\, towards the tree line where we will meet and line up our cars. After everyone has arrived\, a safety officer from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars back to the Hundred Acre Woods parking area. \nPlease register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Diane Curlee\, our trip organizer\, at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group-hundred-acre-woods-goatweed-leafwing-orangeburg-sc-2/
LOCATION:SI Group\, 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Curlee":MAILTO:dianecurlee8@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20230702T160726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T160726Z
UID:6502-1697882400-1697904000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA – Southern Dogface (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on October 21\,2023 at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. Our target species is the Southern Dogface\, but we will also be looking for other late-season butterflies as well. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails. Areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. \nMeet at the first kiosk that is located on the right\, about 0.45 miles along Goodwill Road after entering the property. GPS coordinates for the kiosk are 33.94949\, -80.65303. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.94353\, -80.65551) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Refer to the SCDNR website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nSee the website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wateree-river-hp-wma-southern-dogface-eastover-near-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240304T231924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T011132Z
UID:6575-1710241200-1710259200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:DATE CHANGE - Congaree Creek HP and Timmerman Trail (Cayce\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST FOR SATURDAY\, MARCH 9\, THE DATE FOR THIS WALK HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY\, MARCH 12. Also\, due to the expected low temperature Monday night\, the start time has been moved back to 11:00 am (from 10:00 am). \nThe Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024. We will meet in the parking lot of Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve located at 634 Old State Road\, Cayce\, SC 29033 (GPS coordinates 33.9426\, -81.0325). We will explore areas in and near part of the Heritage Preserve\, along Old State Road and the Timmerman Trail. Our target species are Goatweed Leafwing\, Falcate Orangetip and Elfins. Walking is easy and the distance is up to the participants. \nThere is a restroom at the Cayce Tennis Center on Fort Congaree Trail Road\, but we will not be in that area until later in the day. Please register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/congaree-creek-hp-and-timmerman-trail-cayce-sc/
LOCATION:Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve\, 634 Old State Road\, Cayce\, SC\, 29033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240305T001525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T001525Z
UID:6577-1710583200-1710601200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA (Eastover\, near Columbia\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024\, at the 3\,674-acre Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. Our target species are Henry’s Elfin and Falcate Orangetip\, but we will also be looking for other early-season butterflies as well. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails. Areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. \nMeet at the first kiosk that is located on the right\, about 0.45 miles along Goodwill Road after entering the property. GPS coordinates for the kiosk are 33.9495\, -80.6530. The HP / WMA entrance is located at 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC 29044 (GPS coordinates 33.9435\, -80.6555) on the north side of Garners Ferry Road\, US Highway 378\, just across from Goodwill Baptist Church. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Refer to the SCDNR website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Either register on the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nSee the website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wateree-river-hp-wma-eastover-near-columbia-sc/
LOCATION:Wateree River HP & WMA\, 15001 Goodwill Road\, Eastover\, SC\, 29044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240318T164832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T164832Z
UID:6585-1712397600-1712415600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Lake Brandt Marina - Falcate Orangetip (Greensboro\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:The first outing of the Triad Chapter this year is on April 6th. We will meet at 10:00 am at the Lake Brandt Marina parking lot for up to a half-mile hike on the Reedy Creek Fork Trail. The address of the Marina is 5945 Lake Brandt Rd\, Greensboro\, NC 27455. A known colony of Falcate Orangetips have been observed there in the past. \nFor those who would enjoy a longer day\, we will continue to the Arboretum in Greensboro. The Arboretum is approximately a fifteen-minute drive from the Marina. Please pack a bag lunch and beverage and we will eat at the Arboretum. The parking lot for the Arboretum is closed so we will be parking at the W. Market Street ballfields located at 3299 Starmount Drive\, Greensboro\, NC. \nPlease notify Bernyce Pritchard by April 1st at the email address below if you are planning to attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/lake-brandt-marina-falcate-orangetip-greensboro-nc/
LOCATION:Lake Brandt Marina\, 5945 Lake Brandt Road\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240318T180533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T191804Z
UID:6595-1712401200-1712419200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Kalmia Gardens and Cheraw State Park - Hessel's Hairstreak and Elfins (Hartsville\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:START TIME CHANGED TO 11:00 am\nWe will begin the day at Kalmia Gardens. The address on their website is listed as 1624 West Carolina Avenue\, Hartsville\, SC 29550\, but that is the mailing address for the building in the center of the gardens. We will meet in the parking lot; the entrance to the parking lot on West Carolina Avenue is located at GPS coordinates 34.36548\, -80.11746. At Kalmia we will be looking for the stand of Atlantic White Cedar which is the host plant for Hessel’s Hairstreak. \nAfter spending some time in and around the gardens\, we will drive approximately 30 minutes to Cheraw State Park. Our target species at Cheraw are all the elfins and\, again\, Hessel’s Hairstreak. \nMarty and Dave Kastner will lead this walk. Please RSVP to Marty at the email address below if you plan to participate. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/kalmia-gardens-and-cheraw-state-park-hessels-hairstreak-and-elfins-hartsville-sc/
LOCATION:Kalmia Gardens\, 34.3654\, -80.1175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240403T204236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T134226Z
UID:6598-1713607200-1713715200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Western North Carolina - Duskywings\, Elfins\, Hairstreaks
DESCRIPTION:Due to the forecast for rainy weather all weekend\, this trip has been CANCELLED. \nThis full CBS 2-day field trip will be held in western North Carolina where we will visit two different locations. Our target species will be Duskywings\, Elfins\, Hairstreaks\, Cobweb Skipper and\, if we’re lucky\, possibly a “late” Olympia Marble. Pete Dixon will be our leader on both days. \nThe first day will be spent hiking on River Road and Polecat Hollow along the French Broad River outside of Hot Springs\, NC. The meeting location is Broadwing Farm\, 20 Berry Wills Road\, Hot Springs\, NC at 10:00 am. Park in front of the “event venue” building that’s located at 165 Broadwing Farm Lane\, Hot Springs\, NC (GPS coordinates 35.9008\, -82.8291). Use the following link https://www.broadwingfarmcabins.com/the-farm/directions/ for additional information and specific directions from nearby cities. Hiking level is easy and there are restrooms a short distance away. \nThe second day will be spent visiting sites in the Sandy Mush Game Lands which has a diversity of early successional and managed grassland habitats and creek bottoms. The meeting location is the parking lot on Bear Creek Road near Marshall\, NC at 10:00 am. There is no specific street address\, but the parking lot entrance (GPS coordinates 35.7271\, -82.7010) is located about 150 feet southwest of 2717 Bear Creek Road\, Marshall\, NC. The following Google Maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/crkdKUBGcAwrNuXe9/ can also be used to view the parking lot location. Hiking trails are easy but there are some hills. Restrooms are not available. \nFor places to stay overnight\, there are several rental cabins and B&Bs in the county and nearby. Mars Hill has a Comfort Inn\, and there is a Fairfield Inn in Weaverville (Buncombe County). For something unusual\, the old jail in Marshall is now a boutique hotel. Hot Springs has many short-term rental properties. Mars Hill\, Marshall\, Hot Springs\, and Weaverville each have a variety of restaurants and brewery taprooms. Weaverville is about 40 minutes from Broadwing Farm; Marshall is about 25 minutes; Mars Hill is about 35 minutes. Hot Springs is about 5 minutes away. Obviously\, there are many hotels and restaurants in Asheville\, which would be another 10 to 30 minutes\, depending on what area of Asheville you are in. If you want to try Hot Springs\, check with Mary Helen Adamson for lodging at 828-206-7010 or visit the website at https://hotspringsnc.org/. \nAs indicated above\, Pete Dixon\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, is the leader for these field trips.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/western-north-carolina-duskywings-elfins-hairstreaks/
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Dixon":MAILTO:pete555eliot@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240403T222128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T154034Z
UID:6605-1715421600-1715439600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sumter National Forest Long Cane District (Edgefield\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:We will walk Lick Fork Road\, FS-634 to Horn Creek\, and possibly Miller Branch Road. These are dirt roads with Prunella vulgaris and in some spots there are some relatives of Black-eyed Susans. We’ll meet in the Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area at the parking lot near the boat ramp. The GPS coordinates are 33.72642\, -82.04029. There is a $3 per day self-pay parking fee for the area but this is only if you leave your car. We do not plan to start here so do not pay the fee. The fee is waived if you have the Federal “America the Beautiful” Pass as that covers Federal Recreation Areas as well as National Parks. \nDIRECTIONS: \n\nFrom I-20 get off at Exit 1 to Martintown Road (SC-230) and head north until you see the sign to turn right for Lick Fork Creek Recreation Area. If you get to the SC 23 intersection with SC 230 you have gone just a tad too far (less than 0.5 miles).\nIf you are coming up SC 125 from the south\, take it to Martintown Road (SC-230) and head north. You will go over I-20 and then follow the directions above.\nFrom the square in downtown Edgefield\, travel south on Hwy-23 for 8.3 miles. Bear left onto Hwy-230 and travel for 0.4 miles. Turn left onto Lick Fork Lake Road (S 19-263) and travel 1.9 miles. The entrance is on the right.\n\nJohn Demko will lead. Please let him know in advance if you are coming. There is no cell service in the areas we will be exploring. Call him at 803-761-3047 or email at jldemko@bellsouth.net if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-long-cane-district-edgefield-sc/
LOCATION:Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area\, 33.72642\, -82.04029
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240429T004422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T004422Z
UID:6615-1716026400-1716044400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Black River Cypress Preserve\, Swampside Tract (Andrews\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will explore the Swampside Tract of Black River Cypress Preserve near Andrews\, South Carolina. This preserve is privately owned and groups are admitted by appointment only. Please note that we need to have at least 6 people attend and each must sign a waiver upon arrival. \nThe Cypress Preserve offers a unique opportunity to experience some of North America’s most diverse and exotic ecosystems—from mysterious black water swamps and rivers to sparkling pine savannas. We will explore via winding hiking trails that feature interpretive signs and plaques\, identifying the flora and fauna that have evolved in these landscapes over millennia. \nWe will meet in the parking lot near the main entrance. The preserve address is 16368 County Line Road (Hwy 41)\, Andrews\, South Carolina\, 29510. GPS coordinates for the preserve entrance that leads back to the parking area are 33.4988\, -79.5341. \nRestrooms are available on the property. Please RSVP or send any questions to Tom Austin at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/black-river-cypress-preserve-swampside-tract-andrews-sc/
LOCATION:Swampside Tract – Black River Cypress Preserve\, 16368 County Line Road\, Andrews\, SC\, 29510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240516T222121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T230307Z
UID:6659-1716040800-1716051600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Historic Bethabara Park (Winston-Salem\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 18\, 2024\, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the Historic Bethabara Park Butterfly Garden. The Bethabara Gardens are beautiful\, historically significant places to explore. When the Moravians settled Bethabara in the early 1750s\, one of the first things they established were the gardens. The Pollinator Garden was not planted by the Moravians\, but this new garden preserves their tradition and values of respecting and understanding of the balance of nature. The entire park encompasses 183 acres of preserved wildlife\, historic buildings and grounds\, walking and birding trails\, and protected wetlands but we will initially be exploring the garden listed above. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information. \nThe park address is 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, North Carolina 27106 (or for those who prefer GPS coordinates\, 36.15470\, -80.29618). Please RSVP to Bernyce Pritchard at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/historic-bethabara-park-winston-salem-nc/
LOCATION:Historic Bethabara Park\, 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240509T165035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T165333Z
UID:6625-1717232400-1717340400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve & Sandhills Gamelands (NC)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 1\, 2024 – Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\nWe will meet at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve Visitor’s Center at 9:00 a.m. The visitor’s center address is 1024 N Fort Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC 28387 (with GPS coordinates listed on the website as 35.1470\, -79.3715). The GPS coordinates for the entrance to the visitor’s center from N Fort Bragg Road are 35.14681\, -79.37183. \nThis location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. Pathways are packed sand. We will likely visit the Paint Hill Tract while at Weymouth Woods\, and if time allows\, we may make a stop at Sandhills Community College. \nSunday June 2\, 2024 – Sandhills Gamelands\nWe will meet at the BP gas station in Hoffman\, NC at 9:00 a.m. The gas station address is 2183 Caddell Road\, Hoffman\, NC 28347 and the GPS coordinates are 35.02646\, -79.55963. \nFrom the gas station\, we will venture in to the Sandhills Gamelands to explore the various sand roads\, pine stands\, creeks\, and lakes to see what we can turn up. Road conditions in the Sandhills Gamelands can be tricky at times. The roads are sand and are fairly solid but after wet weather can be difficult. \nTarget species 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. \nIt is recommended that you bring additional snacks\, food\, and beverages as during the walks we will be away from public facilities. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we may go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly species as possible. It is also recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring those items you may need (camera\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.) to ensure a pleasant experience. \nRob Gilson\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, is the leader for these field trips. Please either contact Rob or register on the CBS website if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve-sandhills-gamelands-nc/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods – Sandhills NP\, 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Gilson":MAILTO:robert.gilson@faunaventures.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240516T230233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T230233Z
UID:6661-1718443800-1718452800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Pat Holder’s Home Butterfly Garden (Asheboro\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 15\, 2024\, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Pat Holder’s native plant home butterfly garden in Asheboro\, North Carolina. There will be safe parking on the side of the country road as well as a little parking in Pat’s driveway. \nIf you would like to attend\, please contact Pat Holder at the email address below to RSVP and obtain her address (which\, for privacy and security concerns\, is not published here).
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pat-holders-home-butterfly-garden-asheboro-nc/
LOCATION:Pat Holder Home Butterfly Garden\, CONTACT PAT FOR THE ADDRESS
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Holder":MAILTO:pat.holder@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240509T211905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T211905Z
UID:6632-1718445600-1718463600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Super-Sod Farm and Surrounding Area – (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will explore areas around and possibly inside the Super-Sod Farm in Orangeburg\, South Carolina. Our target species is the Common Sootywing which has been recoded here in the past. \nMeet at the Super-Sod office at 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, 29115. The GPS coordinates are 33.45936\, -80.74331. \nPlease bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Dennis Forsythe will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact Dennis at dennis.forsythe@gmail.com if you can attend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/super-sod-farm-and-surrounding-area-orangeburg-sc/
LOCATION:Super-Sod Farm\, 3086 Five Chop Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Forsythe":MAILTO:dennis.forsythe@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240508T220945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T220945Z
UID:6622-1720256400-1720278000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:NABA Butterfly Count (CSRV\, Aiken County\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 6\, 2024\, NABA (North American Butterfly Association) will hold a butterfly count in the CSRV (Central Savannah River Valley) at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. Audubon’s Silver Bluff Sanctuary is a 3\,400-acre woodland overlooking the Savannah River. Here you’ll find extensive pine forests and bottomland hardwood forests; beautiful walking trails; 50 acres of lakes and ponds; 100 acres of grassland; and all manner of birds\, butterflies and wildlife. Refer to the website below for specific directions and additional information about Silver Bluff Sanctuary. \nMeet at the Silver Bluff Audubon Visitor Center in Jackson\, South Carolina. The GPS coordinates for the gate just outside the visitor center are 33.32451\, -81.84501. The street address is 4542 Silver Bluff Road\, Jackson\, SC 29831. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate. \nImportant note: Using the street address\, some GPS systems tell you that you’ve arrived one mile before you actually reach the Silver Bluff gates. At that point\, Silver Bluff Road transitions from a paved road to a well-maintained sand/clay road. Continue driving for one more mile and you’ll see the gates on your right. As stated earlier\, the GPS coordinates above are for the gate located just outside the visitor’s center.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-butterfly-count-csrv-aiken-county-sc-2/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240711T183246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T183246Z
UID:6674-1721466000-1721487600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park (Hopkins\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 20\, 2024\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will participate in a NABA (North American Butterfly Association) count at Congaree National Park near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for mid-season butterflies. \nMeet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center (GPS coordinates 33.82984\, -80.82343) where we will divide into smaller groups. Some groups will have larger areas to explore than others. Some of the trails will have roots and/or may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. You do not have to be an expert to participate and may come for a whole or half day. Please bring water\, lunch\, snacks\, and if you have them\, binoculars\, a camera and field guide. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nRefer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Theresa Yednoc at the email address below if you can help with this important count.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-hopkins-sc-6/
LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061
CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240509T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T220559Z
UID:6634-1722762000-1722783600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Gum Swamp Road (Jackson\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a CBS Midlands Chapter outing to areas near Aiken\, South Carolina\, to look for the Texan Crescent\, Tawny Emperor\, Hackberry Emperor and other summer butterflies. Please note that this event is on Sunday\, where we will drive along Gum Swamp Road and stop at various locations along the road to explore areas of interest (or wherever we see butterflies). The gate to the lakes (see below for the location) will be open at dawn if you want to do some birding before our butterfly walk. \nWe will meet at the Kathwood Lakes parking area (GPS coordinates 33.33728\, -81.84345) of the Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary. We will leave some cars at this location and consolidate the number of vehicles. Kathwood Lakes is located on Silver Bluff Road just before the paved road turns to dirt and approximately 200 yards after crossing the railroad tracks coming south. Kathwood Lakes is the name Google Maps uses for the bodies of water at this location. \nIf 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. \nNo restrooms are available along Gum Swamp Road. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/gum-swamp-road-jackson-sc-2/
LOCATION:Kathwood Lakes (meeting location for Gum Swamp Road)\, 33.33728. -81.84345
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="John Demko (jldemko)":MAILTO:jldemko@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240718T163316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T173248Z
UID:6678-1723280400-1723302000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Southern 8ths Farm (Chesterfield\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:This is a full CBS field trip that will be to a new location for us in northeast South Carolina\, almost to the state line with North Carolina. We will meet our host\, Brad Turley\, at the GPS coordinates listed below at 9:00 AM. \nSouthern 8ths is located in an area of convergence\, where the Piedmont & Coastal Plain meet along the state line of North and South Carolina. This land is rich in American and natural history and has a history of horses being present since the late 18th century. The geophysical nature of these 1\,400 acres of preserved land has encouraged the growth of rolling pastures and fields\, diverse upland and bottom land hardwood forests and planted pine stands. The waters of Thompson Creek and its tributaries drop over shale bases to join the Great Pee Dee River and flow to the Atlantic. This land is home to reclaimed grass prairies full of insects and dappled sunlit woodland trails\, offering respite to birds\, mammals\, reptiles\, amphibians\, and humans. This “corridor of green” is a work-in-progress\, and it is teaching us about its future role in the survival of humankind and animal-kind. Per Tom Austin\, the organizer for this trip\, and referring to the map below\, the proposed “schedule” is as follows: \n9:00 – 9:30 AM\nMeet at the Learning Center (GPS coordinates 34.79584\, -80.15313)\, located behind the horse barns at 305 Lucious Davis Road for welcome\, introductions\, to use restrooms and fill up on water. On the map\, this is the reddish area between Points 5 and 2. The driveway entrance to the property is located at GPS Coordinates 34.79965\, -80.15423 on the south side of Lucious Davis Road. \n9:30 – 10:30 AM\nHead out via carpool to the Fireworks East/West and Red Banks Prairies\, our two most diverse Southeastern grasslands. They total over 15 acres and include a pond and some woods and should be loaded with butterflies. Folks will have plenty to explore there\, and some shade if they need it. This is the cleared area around Point 1 on the map. \n10:30 to 12 noon\nWalk along a wooded trail through mixed upland hardwoods and pines\, cross a small creek\, and head to Frances’ Field\, a smaller prairie with thinner\, drier soils and lots of natives\, and then to BJ’s Pond\, a mature wooded pond with some sunnier openings. The walk is west of Point 1 to the small prairie\, pond and back. \n12:30 – 1:30 PM\nCarpool back to cool off at the Learning Center for a brown-bag lunch-and-learn orientation / PowerPoint about Carolina Wildlands. \n1:30 – 3:00 PM\nIf people are up for it\, we could walk from the Learning Center on trails in the shadier alluvial forest along Thompson Creek\, passing several managed grasslands\, before heading home. This is the floodplain area west of Point 2 on the map. \nNoted nectar plants: Mountain Mint\, Wild Bergamot\, Roughleaf Sunflower\, Blazing Star\, Common Milkweed\, Butterfly Weed\, Brazilian Vervain\, Ironweeds\, Maryland Golden Aster\, Cottony Goldenaster\, Common Yellow Thistle\, Bull Thistle\, Late Boneset\, Blue Lobelia\, Black Eyed Susan\, and 7 species of Goldenrod. (I think we’ll be transitioning between the bloom times of most of these.) \nI think this walk is going to be nectar driven from what I recall about the property from late fall and the season. Sounds like we’ll be looking for Vervains\, Mountain-Mint\, and any Sunflowers and Blazing-stars coming into bloom. Should be Ironweed and Lobelia in the wetter areas too. Hopefully there’s some Prunella around too. \nIt is recommended that you bring additional snacks\, food\, and beverages as during the walks we will be away from public facilities. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we may go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly species as possible. It is also recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring those items you may need (camera\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.). \nThe closest cities to Southern 8ths Farm that have a selection of accommodations are 1) Cheraw\, SC\, about a 30 minute drive and 2) Rockingham\, NC\, about a 40 minute drive. \nTom Austin\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, made the arrangements for this field trip. Please either contact Tom or register on the CBS website if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/southern-8ths-farm-chesterfield-sc/
LOCATION:Southern 8ths Farm Learning Center\, 34.79584\, -80.15313
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Austin":MAILTO:tomaustin.pro@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240712T211403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T165111Z
UID:6682-1723887000-1723896000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Marie Poteat’s Property (Jamestown\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:The Triad Chapter of CBS will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, August 17 to Marie Poteat’s property in Jamestown\, NC. Of all the triad butterfly reports this year\, Maries by far have had the most butterflies. In large part\, this is because Marie has spent years reintroducing caterpillar host plants and butterfly nectar plants on what was once her family’s 70-acre+ working farm. 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. \nNote that there are no rest rooms available; be sure to make a “pit stop” in town before you continue to the Poteat property. In addition\, you will have to bring everything you need including water\, a snack\, a folding chair\, a butterfly field guide\, and\, if you have them\, binoculars and a camera. \nMarie is limiting the number of participants to about 10 – 12 people. If you want to join in on this butterfly walk\, you MUST register by contacting Marie at the email address below. \nSummary: Butterfly walk\, 8-17-24\, Marie Poteat Property\, 1111 Bales Chapel\, Jamestown\, NC beginning at 9:30 a.m. Limited to 10-12 participants. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE!
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/marie-poteats-property-jamestown-nc-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240509T221650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T221650Z
UID:6637-1725703200-1725721200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:SI Group Hundred Acre Woods – Goatweed Leafwing (Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the SI Group Hundred Acre Woods in Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, to look for the Goatweed Leafwing (we believe there is an existing\, ongoing colony) and other fall butterflies. There will be a short drive on an unpaved road to get to our staging point\, and\, after parking\, we will walk around the property. \nThere is a porta potty on site. Restaurants and gas stations are nearby. The walk will be on flat ground\, but some field areas may be overgrown. \nThe address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115 (GPS coordinates 33.465095\, -80.884050). Traveling south on Cannon Bridge Road from Highway 301\, go past the railroad crossing and come in the third entrance on the left just after the main parking lot area for the SI Group and just before the fenced-in electrical substation enclosure. After turning in\, look to your right and follow the short dirt road\, on the east side of the electrical substation enclosure\, towards the tree line where we will meet and line up our cars. After everyone has arrived\, a safety officer from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars back to the Hundred Acre Woods parking area. \nPlease register online at the CBS website or RSVP to Diane Curlee\, our trip organizer\, at the email address below if you plan to participate.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group-hundred-acre-woods-goatweed-leafwing-orangeburg-sc-3/
LOCATION:SI Group\, 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC\, 29115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Curlee":MAILTO:dianecurlee8@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240510T211246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T211607Z
UID:6642-1726304400-1726326000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park (Hopkins\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 14\, 2024\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will participate in a NABA (North American Butterfly Association) seasonal count at Congaree National Park near Columbia\, South Carolina\, to look for mid to late-season butterflies. \nMeet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center (GPS coordinates 33.82984\, -80.82343) where we will divide into smaller groups. Some groups will have larger areas to explore than others. Some of the trails will have roots and/or may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. You do not have to be an expert to participate and may come for a whole or half day. Please bring water\, lunch\, snacks\, and if you have them\, binoculars\, a camera and field guide. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nRefer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Theresa Yednoc at the email address below if you can help with this important count.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/naba-count-congaree-national-park-hopkins-sc-5/
LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061
CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240712T215129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T165032Z
UID:6684-1726308000-1726315200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Triad Chapter Coordinator's Home Pollinator Garden (Forsyth County)
DESCRIPTION:The Triad Chapter of CBS will hold a butterfly walk on Saturday\, September 14 to the Triad Chapter coordinator’s home pollinator garden in Winston-Salem\, NC. Please bring water\, and\, if you have them\, a butterfly field guide\, binoculars and a camera. \nIf you want to join in on this butterfly walk\, you must register\, either online at the CBS website or RSVP to Bernyce Pritchard\, the walk organizer\, at the email address below. \n 
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/triad-chapter-coordinators-home-pollinator-garden-forsyth-county/
LOCATION:Bernyce & Howard’s Home Pollinator Garden\, 4123 Willmeade Drive\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240808T153258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T132917Z
UID:6753-1726909200-1727017200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Bio Way Farm & Tall Pines WMA (Ware Shoals & Cleveland\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 21\, 2024 – Bio Way Farm \nWe will meet at Bio Way Farm at 9:00 AM and explore until around 3:00 PM. The address is 197 Bio Way\, Ware Shoals\, SC 29692 (or GPS coordinates 34.46988\, -82.25832). The GPS coordinates for the driveway entrance on Bio Way are 34.47029\, -82.25867. \nWe will walk the roads and trails of a 120-acre organic farm that is managed for ecological restoration and biodiversity. There is a mix of upland meadows and forest habitat as well as a 5-acre lake and riparian zones to explore. Walking difficulty level is easy to moderate. There is a restroom and drinking water at our meeting location. Gas and food are nearby. There is no cost. \nAdditional information about Bio Way Farm can be found at: https://www.biowayfarm.com \nSunday September 22\, 2024 – Tall Pines WMA (Wildlife Management Area) \nWe will meet at the parking area at 10:00 AM and explore until around 3:00 PM. The address is 556-638 Moody Bridge Rd\, Cleveland\, SC 29635 (or GPS coordinates 35.06417\, -82.56880). \nTall Pines WMA is a 1\,757-acre SCDNR property. We will walk the gated roads which contain a mix of habitats. There is also a SC Native Plant Society owned site nearby which we will have the option to explore. Walking difficulty level should be easy to moderate but some recent reviews state that the trails are not well marked and\, in some cases\, overgrown and with trees down. There does not appear to be a restroom onsite. Gas and food are nearby. There is no cost. \nAdditional information about Tall Pines WMA can be found at: https://www2.dnr.sc.gov/managedlands/managedland/managedland/766 or https://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/2019/feb/feb15_tallpines.php \nTarget Species – Over 30 species have been identified at Bio Way Farm with many more possibilities to be discovered. Laurens County is an under sampled area of South Carolina so\, while at Bio Way Farm\, perhaps we can fill in some of the species “holes” on the range maps. Use the link below to access the Bio Way iNaturalist page to view past sightings. Possible butterflies at Tall Pines WMA in Greenville County are the Diana Fritillary and other Piedmont and Mountain species. \nhttps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bio-way-farm-ware-shoals-sc \nIt is recommended that you bring additional snacks\, food\, and beverages as during the walks we will be away from public facilities. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we may go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly species as possible. It is also recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring those other items you may need (camera\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.). \nThere are many accommodation options in the Greenville\, SC area\, which is located about midway between the 2 locations we will be exploring. For reference\, Bio Way Farm in Laurens County is about 45 to 50 minutes to the south of central Greenville whereas Tall Pines WMA in Greenville County is about 40 to 45 minutes to the north of central Greenville. \nChris Sermons\, who can be reached at the email address listed below\, is the leader for these field trips. Please either contact Chris or register on the CBS website if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/bio-way-farm-tall-pines-wma-ware-shoals-cleveland-sc/
LOCATION:Bio Way Farm\, 197 Bio Way\, Ware Shoals\, SC\, 29692\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Sermons":MAILTO:biowayfarm@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240718T215528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T220048Z
UID:6709-1727521200-1727535600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Mount Mitchell SP\, Commissary Road Trail (Burnsville\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:This will be the first field trip for the newly created Western NC Chapter!\nAttendees will meet at 11:00 am at 96 Holland Street\, Asheville\, 28801 (GPS coordinates 35.60645\, -82.55455) and carpool to the Tourist Information Center at Mount Mitchell State Park (MOMI). The drive from Asheville to MOMI takes about an hour\, mostly on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Carpooling is important since parking will be tight at this building during what is expected to be peak leaf season. \nOur target species is the Green Comma. This is the best time and only reliable place to find them in North Carolina. We will explore along the Commissary Road Trail\, which is an easy\, graveled trail that starts near the back of the Tourist Information Center. Bathrooms are available at this building. \nIf you’re traveling from out of town and plan on staying overnight\, make your hotel reservations early\, again due to the probable demand during peak leaf season. If needed\, the rain date will be Sunday\, September 29. \nOur trip leader is Heather Rayburn\, who can be reached at the email address listed below. Please either contact Heather or register on the CBS website if you plan on attending.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/mount-mitchell-sp-commissary-road-trail-burnsville-nc/
LOCATION:Mount Mitchell SP Meeting Location in Asheville\, 96 Holland Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western NC Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Rayburn":MAILTO:rayburnh@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240902T222558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T031718Z
UID:6798-1728046800-1728057600@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Pre-Symposium Walk - Mason Farm Biological Reserve (Chapel Hill\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – Due to damage\, flooding and road closures from hurricane Helene\, the CBS Board has decided to cancel the October 5 symposium and this walk that was scheduled for Friday\, October 4.\nLOCATION CHANGE (due to hunting at previous venue)\nThis is a pre-symposium butterfly walk but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. \nWe will meet at the parking lot at Mason Farm Biological Reserve trailhead. There is no street address\, but the GPS coordinates are 35.89233\, -79.01647. The walking loop is about 2 miles or so and is flat. The trail winds through several habitats including hardwood forest\, mixed pine forest\, open fields\, and has a nice boardwalk section through a wetland. Approximately 60+ species of butterflies have been tallied here over the years and seasons. Of course\, we will not have that diversity in October\, but it’s still a nice walk. Jeff Pippen and Dave and Marty Kastner will lead. \nNo restrooms are available on the property. Please bring water\, snacks (or a late lunch)\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nDirections – From the north\, drive to Finley Golf Course Road in Chapel Hill. Drive around the Finley Golf Club clubhouse and parking lot and past the driving range. Directly after the driving range at the power lines\, take the right fork onto Mason Farm Acc Road (which passes under the power lines). After about 0.38 miles\, turn to the right on the gravel access road to the creek\, then drive over the concrete ford (which always has at least some water flowing over it\, but should be passable). The trailhead parking lot is just to the south of the creek. \nPlease use the symposium registration form if you are attending the symposium and plan to participate. If you are NOT attending the symposium\, you can register for this walk online at the CBS website or RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/pre-symposium-walk-mason-farm-biological-reserve-chapel-hill-nc/
LOCATION:Mason Farm Biological Reserve Trailhead\, 35.89233\, -79.01647
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240902T213009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T031536Z
UID:6766-1728120600-1728144000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - 2024 Symposium – Stan Adams Training Facility (Chapel Hill\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – Due to damage\, flooding and road closures from hurricane Helene\, the CBS Board has decided to cancel the symposium that was scheduled for Saturday\, October 5.\nCome and join us for the Carolina Butterfly Society 2024 Symposium that will be held on Saturday\, October 5 at the Stanford M. Adams Training Facility in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina. Check-in will be from 9:00 am to 9:30 am. The cost to attend is $20.00 per person\, which includes lunch\, drinks and snacks. Please return your registration\, lunch form (available using the Symposium Registration & Lunch Form 2024 link below) and payment so we receive them by September 25. \nFeatured Presentations \n“My Experiences as a Relatively and Perpetually New Butterflier\, or How to take up Butterflying without feeling overwhelmed and intimidated” – Alison Smith\, CBS Past-President and Current Secretary \n“Those Skippers and Other Hard to Identify Butterflies” – Harry LeGrand – Co-Author of Butterflies of North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia and Georgia \n“Monarchs and Migration in North Carolina” – Brian Bockhahn – North Carolina State Parks \n“(Mostly) Native Pollinator Gardens for Butterflies” – Debbie Roos – Agriculture Agent of the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension \nWalk – Tour of the “Pollinator Paradise” Garden in Pittsboro\, NC\, led by Debbie Roos. Directions can be obtained using the Symposium and Walk Directions 2024 link below. Hard copies will also be available at the symposium. \nAdditional Optional Opportunity – Visit Rachel’s Native Plants nursery in Pittsboro\, NC. Directions can be obtained using the Symposium and Walk Directions 2024 link below. Hard copies will also be available at the symposium. \n\nSymposium Registration and Lunch Form – Either click on or copy and paste the following link into your browser of choice – Symposium Registration & Lunch Form 2024 \n\nDirections \nSymposium – Stanford M. Adams Training Facility\n2832 Big Woods Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27517-7657\n> 35.77721\, -79.04465 = GPS Coordinates for driveway entrance at Jordan Lake Educational State Forest\n> 35.77419\, -79.04146 = GPS Coordinates for Stanford M. Adams Training Facility parking lot\n— From US Hwy 64\, travel north on Big Woods Road for 2.8 miles to the entrance of Jordan Lake Educational State Forest.\n— Turn right (east) into the State Forest and follow the dirt road for 0.3 miles. The road will end at the parking lot for Stanford M. Adams Training Facility. \nSymposium Walks – Either click on or copy and paste the following link into your browser of choice – Symposium and Walk Directions 2024 \n\nLodging can be found in Chapel Hill and Apex\, NC. \n\nAdditional Butterfly Walks have also been planned for Friday\, October 4\, from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Transis Camp Road\, Jordan Lake Game Land in Chapel Hill\, NC\, and Sunday\, October 6\, from 9:30 am until 2:00/3:00 pm at Jordan Lake Tailrace and Deep River State Natural Area in Moncure\, NC. Please refer to the Events Calendar on these specific dates for full details. Directions can be obtained using the Symposium and Walk Directions 2024 link above. Hard copies will also be available at the symposium. \nMake plans now to bring a friend and join us.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/2024-symposium-stan-adams-training-facility-chapel-hill-nc/
LOCATION:Stan Adams Training Center\, 2832 Big Woods Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517-7657\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Symposium
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T101514
CREATED:20240903T011055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T031834Z
UID:6803-1728207000-1728226800@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Post-Symposium Walk - Jordan Lake Tailrace and Deep River State Natural Area (Moncure\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – Due to damage\, flooding and road closures from hurricane Helene\, the CBS Board has decided to cancel the October 5 symposium and this walk that was scheduled for Sunday\, October 6.\nThis is a post-symposium butterfly walk but anyone is welcome whether they plan on attending the symposium or not. \nWe will meet at the Jordan Lake Tailrace. The address is 2060 Jordan Dam Road\, Moncure\, NC 27559 (or GPS coordinates 35.65231\, -79.06748). We will walk around the fields and outflow area to look for butterflies. Going will be slow\, with level to moderate terrain\, some mowed field edges or walking through grassy fields. Be prepared for some exploring. Brian Bockhahn will lead. \nRestrooms are available on the property. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, a hat\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nAfter 45 minutes or so\, we’ll drive 3 miles\, about 6 minutes away\, to a relatively new section of Deep River State Natural Area.  This area has not been visited much\, so we really don’t know what to expect; most sightings will be new for the property.  The trailhead is behind the Moncure Community Health Center. The address is 7228 Moncure Pittsboro Road\, Moncure\, NC 27559 (or GPS coordinates 35.63146\, -79.09675). We will hike a series of old roads\, first through a recently logged area\, around an old home site and pond\, then down into the rich floodplain and an old rock quarry along the Deep River. The terrain will not be level\, and the trail is not maintained. \nPlease use the symposium registration form if you are attending the symposium and plan to participate. If you are NOT attending the symposium\, you can register for this walk online at the CBS website or RSVP to Brian Bockhahn at the email address below.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/post-symposium-walk-jordan-lake-tailrace-and-deep-river-state-natural-area-moncure-nc/
LOCATION:Jordan Lake Tailrace\, 2060 Jordan Dam Road\, Moncure\, NC\, 27559\, United States
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com
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