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SUMMARY:Sandhills Game Land (Moore\, Richmond\, Scotland Counties\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:Dates:  Saturday\, September 26 and Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 \nLocation:  Sandhills Game Land – Moore\, Richmond and Scotland Counties\, NC \n\nMeeting Time (both days):  9:30 am – to 4:00 pm (approximate)\nMeeting Spot: See information below by specific date\n\nGeneral Information: The scenic Sandhills Game Land encompasses 63\,061 acres across Hoke\, Moore\, Richmond\, and Scotland counties in North Carolina\, with 32\,235 acres being in Richmond County. The Game Land is one of the largest remaining examples of a Longleaf Pine ecosystem in North Carolina. There is approximately 6700 acres of Oak/Hickory dominant forestland on the Game Land. \nSaturday\, September 26\nMeeting Spot: Sandhills Horticultural Gardens; along Airport Road north of Southern Pines\, about 400-500 yards west of the intersection with Central Drive (NC 22)\, on the south side of Airport Road; meet in the parking lot to the left of the building. GPS coordinates for the parking lot are 35.2244\, -79.4050. \nDescription: We will cover the plantings at the gardens for maybe an hour. We will then head south to southern Moore and Richmond counties\, working along the dirt Thunder Road (southern Moore County)\, then on to McKinney Fish Hatchery\, and then Bagget Lane. \nSunday\, September 27\nMeeting Spot: The parking area at Broadacres Lake\, at the east end of the lake by the dam; location is along Butler Road. Turn off US 1 in Hoffman onto School Road\, and follow this road to its end at Butler Road\, turn left and the lake is about 500 yards on your right.  Please use Google Maps or a GPS\, as the road names on signs along US 1 and in Hoffman might not match this description\, or might not be visible. Make sure the map shows the name of Broadacres Lake! GPS coordinates for the parking area are 35.0166\, -79.5446. \nDescription: We will briefly cover the lake near the dam\, including for dragonflies and damselflies. We then head south into the Scotland County portion of the Game Land\, better for Dotted and Meske’s skippers\, including working along the Scotland Lane annual burn area with its seeps. We will also spend some time at a paratrooper drop zone for open country species and then work at Scotland Lake. We may need to drive around to find places with lots of purple/pink flowers on BOTH days\, as the seeps and pond margins are usually not good for butterflies in the fall season. \nTarget Species: Dotted Skipper\, Meske’s Skipper\, Southern Skipperling\, Whirlabout\, Long-tailed Skipper\, and perhaps other southern migrants. On both days\, we will look at and try to identify dragonflies and damselflies\, reptiles and amphibians\, birds\, noteworthy plants\, and other Sandhills flora and fauna of interest. We will treat these two days as somewhat corresponding to South Carolina’s excellent SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists) outings\, for which North Carolina (sadly) has no similar statewide naturalist outings\, except for the (NC) Sandhills Natural History Society outings\, which cover just the North Carolina Sandhills region that we will be covering on this trip. \nNotes:  Please bring snacks or lunches to be eaten in the field. The Sandhills Game Land has no restrooms or other facilities. There should be restrooms in the visitor center at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens. There are also restrooms at one or two convenience stores along US 1 just south of Hoffman\, where Caddell Road intersects; their use would mainly be prior to meeting at Broadacres Lake\, on your own. You should wear long pants\, as though most of the time we will be walking on trails at the Horticultural Gardens and on dirt roads at the Game Land\, we likely will walk along the shoreline of a few lakes (if looking for odonates) and certainly through open Sandhills vegetation away from roads when searching for pink or purple flowers for nectaring skippers. It never hurts to bring bug spray\, sunscreen\, water and/or sports drinks\, and hats with wide brims. We should carpool and use 4-wheel drive vehicles for certain portions of the game land\, as roads can be sandy in places\, or less often muddy in places. No one wants to get stuck on a field trip\, something we have done on more than one occasion! Again\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nTrip Leaders:  Harry LeGrand and Lori Arent \nLodging & Dining Recommendations: There are numerous (a dozen or more) hotels/motels along US 1 in “the strip” between Southern Pines and Aberdeen. Dining\, at least for Saturday evening\, can be discussed on Saturday morning. \nSign-up:  Please contact Lori Arent at ljarent1@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above. \nDirections:  N/A
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sandhills-game-land-moore-richmond-scotland-counties-nc/
LOCATION:First Day – Sandhills Horticultural Gardens parking lot\, 35.2244\, -79.4050
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Harry LeGrand":MAILTO:hlegrandjr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
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SUMMARY:Bio Way Farm (Ware Shoals\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Saturday\, September 26\, 2026 \nLocation:  Bio Way Farm\, Ware Shoals\, SC \n\nMeeting Time:  10:30 am – to 3:00 pm\nMeeting Spot:  The address is 197 Bio Way\, Ware Shoals\, SC 29692 (or GPS coordinates 34.4700\, -82.2583). The GPS coordinates for the driveway entrance on Bio Way are 34.4703\, -82.2587.\n\nDescription:  This will be a joint outing with SCAN\, the South Carolina Association of Naturalists. We 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. Additional information about Bio Way Farm can be found on the web using the link below. \nTarget Species:  All fall butterflies – 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\, perhaps we can fill in some of the species “holes” on the range maps. \nNotes:  There is a restroom and drinking water at our meeting location. Gas and food are nearby. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and long 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.). \nTrip Leader:  Chris Sermons \nLodging & Dining Recommendations: There are many accommodation options in the Greenville\, SC area. Bio Way Farm in Laurens County is about 45 to 50 minutes to the south of central Greenville. \nSign-up:  Please contact Chris Sermons at biowayfarm@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above. \nDirections:  N/A
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/bio-way-farm-ware-shoals-sc/
LOCATION:Bio Way Farm\, 197 Bio Way\, Ware Shoals\, SC\, 29692\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Sermons":MAILTO:biowayfarm@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:SI Group Hundred Acre Woods (Goatweed Leafwing – Orangeburg\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 \nLocation:  SI Group Hundred Acre Woods\, Orangeburg\, SC \n\nMeeting Time:  10:00 am – to 3:00 pm\nMeeting Spot:  We will meet at the access road to the Hundred Acre Woods. The address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road\, Orangeburg\, SC 29115 (GPS coordinates 33.4651\, -80.8841). See Directions below for additional information.\n\nDescription: The walk will be on flat ground\, but some field areas may be overgrown. There will be a short drive on an unpaved road to get to our staging point. After parking\, we will walk around the property to look for our target species\, the Goatweed Leafwing (there has been an existing\, ongoing colony in the past)\, but we will also be looking other fall butterflies. \nTarget Species:  Goatweed Leafwing \nNotes:  There will be a porta potty on site. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nTrip Leader:  Diane Curlee \nLodging & Dining Recommendations: Restaurants and gas stations are nearby. \nSign-up:  Please contact Diane Curlee at dianecurlee8@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above. \nDirections:  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.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/si-group-hundred-acre-woods-goatweed-leafwing-orangeburg-sc-5/
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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SUMMARY:Wateree River HP & WMA (Southern Dogface – Eastover\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 \nLocation:  Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area \n\nMeeting Time:  10:00 am – to 4:00 pm\nMeeting Spot:  Meet 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.\n\nDescription:  Wateree River HP & WMA is a 3\,674-acre tract that was set aside as a mitigation site for the Haile Gold Mine in Kershaw County and is comprised of the old Cook’s Mountain and Goodwill Plantation tracts. We will drive to various areas\, walk some of the trails and quite possibly “bushwhack” through fields to look for late-season butterflies. Some areas may be a little overgrown\, but the walking is mostly on level ground and easy. \nTarget Species:  Southern Dogface\, other fall butterflies \nNotes:  There are no facilities at this site but there is a gas station nearby. Walk difficulty is easy. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. See the website link below for hiking trails and other information about the Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. \nTrip Leaders:  Marty & Dave Kastner \nLodging & Dining Recommendations:  N/A \nSign-up:  Please contact Marty and Dave Kastner at kastners@aol.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above. \nDirections:  N/A
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/wateree-river-hp-wma-southern-dogface-eastover-sc-2/
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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SUMMARY:Santee NWR Bluff Unit (Summerton\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 \nLocation:  Santee National Wildlife Refuge\, Bluff Unit\, Summerton\, SC \n\nMeeting Time:  10:00 am – to 4:00 pm\nMeeting Spot:  Meet at the visitor center at 2125 Fort Watson Rd\, Summerton\, SC 29148. GPS Coordinates are 33.5326\, -80.4317.\n\nDescription:  We will explore the pollinator garden at the visitor center and then drive the short distance to the Bluff Unit where we will park and walk the access road towards the Bluff Unit open fields. Blue Mist Flower should be blooming and is a great nectar source for butterflies. Santee NWR was established to benefit migratory waterfowl\, other birds\, and terrestrial and aquatic wildlife found within the ecosystem of the Lake Marion reservoir. \nTarget Species:  Seminole Crescent\, Broad-winged Skipper \nNotes:  There are restrooms at the visitor center. Please bring water\, lunch\, binoculars\, cameras and field guides. Sunscreen\, bug spray\, long pants and close-toed shoes are highly recommended. \nTrip Leaders:  Marty and Dave Kastner \nLodging & Dining Recommendations:  N/A \nSign-up:  Please contact Marty and Dave Kastner at kastners@aol.com if you are planning to attend. You can also register by using the “Register” link above. \nDirections:  N/A
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/santee-nwr-bluff-unit-summerton-sc/
LOCATION:Santee NWR Visitor Center\, 2125 Fort Watson Road\, Summerton\, SC\, 29148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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