Carolina Butterfly Society

Loretta Lutman’s Home Butterfly Garden (Randolph County, NC)
2022-07-09 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Loretta Lutman Home Butterfly Garden, CONTACT LORETTA FOR THE ADDRESS
On Saturday, July 9, 2022, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Loretta Lutman’s extensive private butterfly garden in Randolph County that has many nectar plants all around her house. In addition, she has installed her “blue garden,” a sculpture garden of butterfly images with blue being the dominant color. This is a beautiful addition to all her planted beds.
Loretta has previously stated, “The tour of my garden includes photos of what was once a scrubby wooded lot with no sun, to a full-fledged butterfly garden full of nectar plants with the surrounding woodlands supplying host plants. Around and in back of the house are several butterfly sculptures in the ‘blue’ garden. After your tour, sit a spell in the gazebo (with fans), view the garden, and enjoy butterflies, skippers, and the surprise goldfinches that come to forage on coneflower petals. Listen to the delightful sound of the waterfall sprinkler.”
As well as developing her own extensive butterfly garden, Loretta has spent many years as a volunteer working at the nearby NC Zoo in their butterfly gardening efforts. She also is the author of a scientifically accurate children’s book on the butterfly life cycle.
If you would like to attend, please contact Loretta Lutman at the email address below to RSVP and obtain her address (which, for privacy and security concerns, is not published here). If it happens to rain (banish the thought) on July 9, this walk will be rescheduled to July 17.

NABA Butterfly Count (SCRA, Aiken County, SC)
2022-07-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary, 4542 Silver Bluff Road, Jackson, SC, 29831, United States
On Saturday, July 9, 2022, NABA (North American Butterfly Association) will hold a butterfly count in the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) 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.
Meet 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. Please RSVP to John Demko at the email address below if you plan to participate.
Important 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.
On this same date, there will also be another group over on the Georgia side of the river doing a NABA count in the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. If anyone is interested in participating with this other group in Georgia, contact John Demko at the email address below for more information.

Location To Be Determined, NC
2022-06-25 09:30 - 12:00 | SC
SAVE THE DATE
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at a yet-to-be-determined location. This walk was originally published as being at the Greensboro Arboretum.

Reynolda Gardens (Winston-Salem, NC)
2022-06-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Reynolda Gardens, 100 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Reynolda Gardens which serves as a 134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk. Revive your senses as you connect with nature and immerse yourself in this peaceful landscape complete with lush, colorful gardens, two miles of scenic walking trails, wetlands, paved pathways, thick woodlands, and an expansive meadow for visitors to explore and enjoy. There is also a waterfall, located along the Reynolda Village trail but we will initially be exploring the gardens listed above. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information.
Meet 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.

Historic Bethabara Park (Winston-Salem, NC)
2022-06-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the Historic Bethabara Park Medicinal and Butterfly Gardens. 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 Medicinal Garden contained plants that were used to treat stomach aches, headaches, and, most commonly, intestinal worms, which were significant ailments to both people and livestock in the 18th century. 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 gardens listed above. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information.
The 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 Harriet McCarthy at the email address below if you plan to participate.

Etheredge Mill Pond - Aaron's Skipper (North, SC)
2022-05-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Etheredge Mill Pond – North, SC, 33.62726, -81.04808
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Etheredge Mill Pond near North, South Carolina, to look for Aaron’s Skipper and other early to mid-season butterflies. Locations of interest will be around the mill pond. At times, we will be walking along the fairly wide shoulders of paved roads.
Meet on the east side of Etheredge Mill Pond at the corner of Highway 178 / North Road and Highway 172 / Redmond Mill Road (GPS coordinates 33.62726, -81.04808) in the open area on the north side of Highway 178 and just to the west of Highway 172.
No restrooms are available on the property. Please RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below if you plan to participate.

Harriet McCarthy's Home Butterfly Garden (Forsyth County, NC)
2022-05-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Harriet McCarthy Home Butterfly Garden, CONTACT HARRIET FOR THE ADDRESS
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Harriet McCarthy’s home butterfly garden in Forsyth County, which has been certified as a Monarch Waystation. The whole property is beautifully landscaped. Harriet, who is a Master Gardener, has planted her property extensively with native species (as well as some non-native plants) to provide host plants for butterfly caterpillars and nectar for adult butterflies and other pollinators. Most of the mature plantings are in her back garden. In addition, she has a flowerbed at the base of the lawn in front of her home with one end set aside for shade-loving plants under the cover of mature trees.
If you would like to attend, please contact Harriet McCarthy at the email address below to RSVP and obtain her address (which, for privacy and security concerns, is not published here).

CANCELLED - Mecklenburg County, NC Dusted Skipper Blitz
2022-05-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Latta Plantation Gar Creek Kayak Launch Parking Lot, 35.349679, -80.924043
CANCELLED
This walk has been cancelled because 3 of the 4 areas we planned to search have been burned and there is no grass around. This walk may be rescheduled for 2023 or 2024.
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Join us on May 7, 2022, in search of the elusive Dusted Skipper. This skipper seems to be rapidly declining throughout the Carolinas and is currently only known in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, from one powerline right-of-way.
We will meet up at Latta Nature Preserve at 10:00 in the Gar Creek Canoe Access parking lot, GPS coordinates 35.34968, -80.92404, to explore a once-reliable location for this skipper. Depending on the size of our group, we may split up into smaller groups to take advantage of extra eyes and search as many suitable locations for Dusted Skippers as we can. This outing aims to attempt to locate additional populations of the beautiful single brooded species. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information about Latta Nature Preserve.
If you plan on attending, please RSVP on the Carolina Butterfly Society website or email Robert Gilson at robert.gilson@faunaventures.com.
This trip will be co-led by Robert Gilson and Chris Talkington. Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, binoculars, a camera, and your favorite field guide.

Sumter National Forest, Enoree District - Harvester (Clinton, SC)
2022-04-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Sumter National Forest, Enoree District – BP Gas Station, 3536 Whitmire Hwy, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
POSTPONED (originally scheduled for April 16)
Due to predicted rain at or near 100%, this walk, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 16, 2022, has been POSTPONED and rescheduled for Sunday, April 24, 2022. The meeting time and place will be the same as listed below
On Sunday, April 24, 2022, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the Sumter National Forest, Enoree District, near Clinton, South Carolina, to look for the Harvester (found last year) and other early butterflies. There will be some driving on unpaved roads to get to locations of interest.
Meet at the BP Gas Station, 3536 Whitmire Highway, Clinton, SC 29325 (GPS coordinates 34.43873, -81.76258). The BP station is just to the southwest of I-26 at exit 60 (which is for Highway 66). Although there is a restroom at the BP station, it has been suggested we NOT use it unless something has been purchased. If traveling on westbound I-26 (heading northwest from the southeast), there is a rest stop approximately 1.4 miles before reaching exit 60.
Refer to the SCNFS (South Carolina National Forest Service) website link below for additional information about and maps of the Sumter National Forest Enoree District. Please RSVP to Marty Kastner at the email address below if you plan to participate.

Greensboro Arboretum, NC
2022-04-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Greensboro Arboretum, 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States
DATE CHANGE – Now Saturday, April 23, 2022 (was April 30)
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at the Greensboro Arboretum to look for early butterflies. This 17-acre site features 14 plant collections, special display gardens and distinct structural features. The extensive variety of plants offers chances to observe butterflies and provides rich educational opportunities for children and adults, landscape designers, and homeowners. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information.
Meet at the arboretum entrance at 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina 27403 (or for those who prefer GPS coordinates, 36.07027, -79.84208). Please RSVP to Dennis Burnette at the email address below if you plan to participate.

Reedy Fork Trail - Zebra Swallowtail (Greensboro, NC)
2022-04-09 13:30 - 16:30 | Reedy Fork Trail, 36.17361, -79.83784
On Saturday, April 9, 2022, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Reedy Fork Trail near Greensboro, North Carolina, to look for the Zebra Swallowtail and other early butterflies. The Reedy Fork Trail parallels the Reedy Fork Creek that flows into back waters of Lake Townsend. You will also find signs of deer, raccoon, and beaver on this heavily wooded trail, making it an excellent pick for a moderate hike (or for another day, a scenic bike ride). The total length of the trail is about 3.5 miles. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information.
Meet at the trailhead parking area, GPS coordinates 36.17361, -79.83784, located on the east side of Lake Brandt Road just to the north of Lake Brandt Marina and the dam. Please RSVP to Anne Carlson at the email address below if you plan to participate.

Manchester State Forest - Frosted Elfin (Wedgefield, SC)
2022-04-02 10:30 - 15:30 | Manchester SF – Staging Area – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 33.74781, -80.51217
TIME CHANGE – Start moved back to 10:30am
On Saturday, April 2, 2022, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Manchester State Forest near Wedgefield, South Carolina, to look for lupine, the Frosted Elfin, and other early butterflies. There will be a fair amount of driving, mostly on unpaved roads, to get to locations of interest.
Meet at St Marks Episcopal Church, 6205 Camp Mac Boykin Road, Pinewood, SC 29125. The church is located at the junction of Camp Mac Boykin Road (Highway 51) and St Marks Church Road (GPS coordinates 33.74781, -80.15217).
Refer to the SCFC (South Carolina Forestry Commission) website link below for additional information about and maps of Manchester State Forest. A recent trailmap can be accessed and downloaded directly (without going through the SCFC website) at:
https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/trailmap-manchester.pdf
Please RSVP to Dennis Forsythe at the email address below or Marty Kastner at kastners@aol.com if you plan to participate.

Wateree River HP & WMA - Henry's Elfin (Eastover, near Columbia, SC)
2022-03-20 10:30 - 15:30 | Wateree River HP & WMA, 15001 Goodwill Road, Eastover, SC, 29044, United States
DATE CHANGED TO SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022
Due to a weather forecast for heavy overnight rains on Friday extending into the morning of Saturday, March 19, 2022, this walk has been RESCHEDULED to Sunday, March 20, 2022. We will meet at the same location listed below but, due to cooler temperatures, will delay starting by 1/2 hour, changing the start time from 10:00am to 10:30am. Hope to see you there.
On Sunday, March 20, 2022, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Wateree River Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area near Columbia, South Carolina, to look for Henry’s Elfin and other early season butterflies. We will drive to various areas and walk some of the trails.
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 33.94949, -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.
No 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.

Reedy Fork Trail - Falcate Orangetip (Greensboro, NC)
2022-03-19 13:30 - 16:30 | Reedy Fork Trail, 36.17361, -79.83784
On Saturday, March 19, 2022, the Triad Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk at Reedy Fork Trail near Greensboro, North Carolina, to look for the Falcate Orangetip and other early butterflies. The Reedy Fork Trail parallels the Reedy Fork Creek that flows into back waters of Lake Townsend. You will also find signs of deer, raccoon, and beaver on this heavily wooded trail, making it an excellent pick for a moderate hike (or for another day, a scenic bike ride). The total length of the trail is about 3.5 miles. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information.
Meet at the trailhead parking area, GPS coordinates 36.17361, -79.83784, located on the east side of Lake Brandt Road just to the north of Lake Brandt Marina and the dam. Please RSVP to Anne Carlson at the email address below if you plan to participate.

South Tibwin Trail - Francis Marion NF (near Charleston, SC)
2022-03-05 10:30 - 15:30 | South Tibwin Hiking Trail, 33.07048, -79.52006
The first CBS butterfly walk of the year will be held on March 5 at South Tibwin Trail in the Francis Marion National Forest. Target species will be the Falcate Orangetip. South Tibwin (both the trail and a road) is directly off Highway 17 approximately 3 miles southwest of McClellanville, South Carolina. The entrance is well marked by a forest service sign. There is a parking area, GPS coordinates 33.07048, -79.52006, just off the highway. The entrance to the trail is gated so the entire area must be explored on foot. There are no restroom facilities on site. The terrain is fairly even and consists mostly of dirt roads or mowed paths. Full length of the trail(s) is approximately 5 miles and includes several loops. Refer to the website below for a map and additional information. There are a variety of habitats – marsh, pine forests and fields. Bring hydration, insect repellant, binoculars, cameras and lunch. Contact Alison Smith at the email address below if you plan on attending.

Virtual Symposium and Business Meeting
2022-01-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
Please join us for a virtual symposium and annual business meeting of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) this Saturday, January 29 beginning at 9:00 AM. If you would like to participate, please send a request to the following email and a link to the meeting will be returned to your email.
carolinabfly.soc@gmail.com
Note that if you choose to participate in the business meeting, it will start following the lunch break after the presentations. You will need to click on the hyperlink that will be provided and then follow any instructions. Because CBS has purchased the Pro version of Zoom, there is no time limit for this meeting.
Three presentations will be made during this virtual symposium as listed below. Please note that the indicated start times are estimates and will depend on how many questions each presenter might need to answer.
1. 9:10 “Milkweeds of the Carolinas” by Dennis Burnette
2. 10:00 “Native Plants for Pollinators at the Hutchinson House” by Tom Austin
3. 11:10 “Butterflies of Honduras” by Robert Gallardo
The session host will open the Zoom meeting at about 8:45 AM and participants are encouraged to join the session before the scheduled start time of 9:00 AM. Please note that Zoom software will need to be installed on your device to join the Zoom meeting (for viewing the symposium presentations and/or to attend the business meeting).
Per the agenda, which will also be provided along with the Zoom session link, there will be about an hour “break” for lunch starting after the last presentation is finished at around 12:10 PM. The “lunch break” will last until the business meeting begins at 1:15 PM. Anyone can leave the Zoom session at any time by clicking the red ‘ Leave ‘ (or possibly ‘ End ‘ or ‘ Leave Meeting ‘) button in the lower right corner of the screen. Anyone who has left the meeting can rejoin the Zoom session by again clicking on the link that will be provided.

Congaree Creek HP and Timmerman Trail
2021-10-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve, 634 Old State Road, Cayce, SC, 29033, United States
TENTATIVE
We will meet in the parking lot of Congaree Creek HP located at 634 Old State Road, Cayce, SC 29033; the GPS coordinates are 33.942633, -81.032142. We will explore areas in part of the Heritage Preserve and along Old State Road and the Timmerman Trail. Our target species are Goatweed Leafwing and Texan Crescent. Walking is easy but could be several miles if you choose to do that much. There 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. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead. Please register on the CBS website or with the Kastners if you plan to attend.

NABA Count – Congaree National Park
2021-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061
Meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center where we will divide into smaller groups. Some will have longer areas to walk. Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. Contact David Shelley if you can help with this important count. You do not have to be an expert to help and may come for a whole or half day.

Waterfowl Impoundment Areas in NC
2021-08-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Flat River Waterfowl Impoundment, 5094 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
This trip was previously scheduled on Saturday, August 7.
On Sunday, August 29, we hope to explore the Flat River Waterfowl Impoundment (5094 Old Oxford Road, Durham, NC 27712) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and, time permitting and the heat situation, the Brickhouse Road Waterfowl Impoundments (5416 Brickhouse Road, Bahama, NC 27503) after 12:00 pm. These beautiful natural areas are located close together and are highly recommended by Harry LeGrand and Brian Bockhahn as some of the best sites in the Triangle for seeing butterflies.
Please bring your binoculars, camera, field guides, lunch, snacks and water. Be prepared to use the “green latrine” because these locations are out in the boondocks and bathroom facilities are not available. Masks are NOT required for this field trip and participants can decide how much “social distance” they feel comfortable with, (including at the meeting site for the Sunday field trip). Those interested in attending should contact Marti Kane and let her know that you plan on coming this event.
Everyone is being asked to meet in the parking area for the Flat River Waterfowl Impoundment at 9:00 am. The parking area is located on the Old Oxford Road between the turn off for Horton Grove NP (Jock Road) and the turn off for the Brickhouse Road Waterfowl Impoundments. The parking lot is large so it should be an adequate meeting spot. For those who use GPS, the coordinates are 36.1278, -78.832815.
Please contact Marti Kane for more details.

NABA Count - Congaree National Park
2021-08-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061

J.C. Raulston Arboretum
2021-08-06 10:00 - 15:00 | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
For this CBS walk, we are hoping to reorganize the Triangle Chapter of the Carolina Butterfly Society beginning with a garden walk followed by a field trip in the Raleigh-Durham area.
On Friday, August 6, we will meet in the parking lot of the J.C. Raulston Arboretum at 10:00 am for some easy butterflying in the gardens there. The arboretum address is 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606. Currently the gardens are open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays only. The current arboretum policy is that masks are required indoors but not outdoors, and social distancing is required both indoors and outdoors. These policies may be relaxed by August 6th. Please check the arboretum’s website for the most up-to-date information at: https://jcra.ncsu.edu//
For those who use GPS, the coordinates of the arboretum entrance are 35.794921, -78.700278. Restrooms are available at the arboretum and good places to eat are not far away.

CANCELLED - Pat Holder's Garden Walk
2021-07-31 09:30 - 12:00 | Pat Holder’s Garden, 1895 Lake Country Dr. Ext., Asheboro, NC, 27205, United States
This is to let you know that the butterfly garden visit this coming Saturday is CANCELLED for the time being. We hope to postpone it to a later date.
We have been keeping an eye on the status of COVID-19 in the Triad. New cases are rising dramatically. If we are going to ere, we want to do so in favor of the health and safety of our members and guests. Some of these folks have other health issues to consider, as well. Consequently, we have made the difficult decision to not meet as a group at the home of Pat & Gene Holder this coming Saturday. Pat invites anyone who would like to see the Holder native plant butterfly garden individually to contact her at <pat.holder@icloud.com> to arrange a date and time.
— Original Information Below —
Pat Holder is looking forward to having members of the Carolina Butterfly Society
visit their garden on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 9:30 am. Pat’s address is:
1895 Lake Country Dr. Ext.
Asheboro, NC 27205
Webkeepers Note – For those who use GPS, I believe the coordinates for the entrance to Pat’s driveway are 35.747880, -79.848766
There will be safe parking on the side of the country road as well as a little parking in their driveway. Pat is seeing more and more butterflies, still not a huge number, and lots of bees and dragonflies. At the moment the garden is full of blooms, and as the Bee Balm fades, more Black-eyed Susans are popping open. It should be lovely, but warm.
Pat will be out of town until Tuesday, July 27 and will have access to email in case there are questions. Visitors should email Pat at the following address to let her know they are coming.
pat.holder@icloud.com

Harriet McCarthy Home Butterfly Garden
2021-07-03 09:30 - 23:00 | SC
Harriet McCarthy has invited the Triad CBS Chapter to visit her home butterfly garden on Saturday, July 3, beginning at 9:30. She lives at 704 Surrey Path Trail, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. Some of you will recall that we visited there several years ago and had a great time in her beautiful garden.
Regarding restrictions due to the coronavirus, NC Executive Order 215 regarding COVID-19, effective until at least 5 p.m. July 30:

Lifts all mandatory capacity and gathering limits
Lifts all social distancing requirements
Lifts mandatory mask requirements for most indoor and outdoor settings, excluding, public transportation, child care, schools, prisons and certain public health settings

We will meet at Harriet’s home at 9:30. If you have not been vaccinated for COVID-19, or if you have any symptoms at all, please do not come for the safety of others.
Please RSVP by Thursday, July 1, if you plan to come. Not only is it polite to do so, Harriet needs to know how many people to accommodate.
Harriet is the contact person: mamachka@triad.rr.com. Again, please let her know if you plan to come by Thursday, July 1st.

Greensboro Arboretum
2021-06-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Greensboro Arboretum, 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States
Join us on June 26, Sat., at 9:30 for our CBS Triad butterfly walk in the Greensboro Arboretum. It should be very comfortable for us. The long range forecast is that it will be mostly cloudy and around 74 degrees with the chance of a passing shower when we get started and a temperature of around 77 by noon.
Regarding restrictions due to the coronavirus, NC Executive Order 215 regarding COVID-19, effective until at least 5 p.m. July 30:

Lifts all mandatory capacity and gathering limits
Lifts all social distancing requirements
Lifts mandatory mask requirements for most indoor and outdoor settings, excluding, public transportation, child care, schools, prisons and certain public health settings

Meet at the Arboretum entrance at 9:30 at 401 Ashland Dr., Greensboro 27403. If you have not been vaccinated for COVID-19, or if you have any symptoms at all, please do not come for the safety of others.
Contact person: Dennis Burnette, deburnette@triad.rr.com, 336-337-8692.
Please RSVP if you plan to come.

POSTPONED - Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head, SC
2021-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head, SC, 29926, United States
THIS WALK HAS BEEN POSTPONED – Check back for the reschedule date.
The walk will be led by Carlos Chacon who is a butterfly expert, both for our native butterflies as well as those in his native country of Costa Rica. In addition, he is knowledgeable about host and nectaring plants. Members have the option of staying for the weekend and doing more butterflying at nearby areas, some of which are listed below.
Carlos Chacon is the Manager of Natural History at the Coastal Discovery Museum and will lead the group on an exploration of the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat. The exploration will start with a short Power Point presentation covering the natural history, life cycle and other relevant facts of some of the most iconic Lowcountry butterflies. After the presentation the group will proceed on a short walk of the butterfly habitat and surrounding gardens where the group will be able to see several species of native butterflies in all the stages of their life cycle; egg, larvae, chrysalis and adult. Participants should wear good walking shoes and be prepared to spend a couple of hours in the field.
The Coastal Discovery Museum is very close to Pickney National Wildlife Refuge as well as the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge which are 2 possible venues for additional butterflying and/or birding the next day. The Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Mid Island Track and Michelville Freedom Park are also good locations to explore nearby.
Lodging is available along Highway 278. On your way home, there are numerous butterflying options in the ACE Basin off Highway 17 N. They include Donnelly WMA (Wildlife Management Area), Bear Island WMA, Edisto Nature Trail and Hollings National Wildlife Refuge.
If you plan on attending, please either register above or contact Alison Smith at the email address below.

Carolina Sandhills NWR
2021-06-11 09:30 - 15:00 | Carolina Sandhills NWR, 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, 29101, United States
The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk on FRIDAY, June 11 to Carolina Sandhills NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) in South Carolina. This is the walk that was rescheduled due to an unfavorable weather forecast on June 5.
Please meet in the parking lot at the visitor center of Carolina Sandhills NWR. The main entrance is on US Highway 1, about 4 miles northeast of McBee, SC. The address is 23734 U.S. Highway 1, McBee, SC 29101; The GPS coordinates are 34.502551, -80.223653.
Our target species will be hairstreaks including Banded, Coral and King’s and Southern Dogface. There are restroom facilities at Lake Bee, but we will not be near there until later in the day if at all. There are gas stations in McBee. We will drive to sections of the NWR and stop to look for butterflies. Walking will be minimal. Please bring water, lunch, binoculars, cameras, sunscreen, and bug spray. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead. Please register on the CBS website or contact kastners@aol.com if you can attend.

Edisto Memorial Gardens
2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Edisto Memorial Gardens, 218 Riverside Drive, SW, Orangeburg, SC, 29115, United States
The Edisto Memorial Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Orangeburg. There is No Admission Fee. Come see this South Carolina treasure and hopefully we will spot some butterflies too!
Suggestion: Park in the Upper Parking Lot and park toward the far end.
Restrooms are located to the far-right upper corner of the parking lot. Follow the sidewalk to the buildings down the hill and to the right.
We will meet in the Lower Parking lot to begin our walk. Follow the pavement to the far upper left and walk down the incline to the parking area below. Our walk will end back at the Upper Parking area.
This is an easy walk with some steps and moderate inclines. There is a board walk that enables us to see the North Fork of the Edisto River. The Edisto River is the longest free flowing Black Water River in North America. What makes this a black water river? Come and discover the answer.
Bring: Bug Spray, Water, Snacks, Insect Guides, Camera.
We will see Roses, Canada Geese, Turtles, a Chinese Waterwheel, and the river. We hope to see butterflies. There will be an opportunity to stand on a million gallons of water, you will not get your feet wet! Come see how the old city dump was transformed (1920’s) into an area of beauty before it became the “in thing to do!”
The gardens are affiliated with the American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) and has an American Rose Society Award of Excellence Test Garden.
The Edisto Memorial Gardens are located at 218 Riverside Drive, SW, Orangeburg, SC 29115. The website is: www.orangeburg.sc.us/edisto-memorial-gardens.
Contact: Diane Curlee, cell phone (803) 378-0536 if you are planning to attend the walk.

Lowcountry - Francis Marion NF
2021-05-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Francis Marion NF Dog Swamp Road, 33.074667, -79.736444
On Saturday, May 15, there will be a walk in the Francis Marion National Forest near Huger, South Carolina. The walk will start at 10:00 AM and everyone should meet at the intersection of Dog Swamp Road (dirt road) and 3047 Steed Creek Road. The GPS coordinates of the meeting place are 33.074667, -79.736444 (or 33°04’28.8″N 79°44’11.2″W). Google Maps indicates this location is 55 minutes or 38 miles from the Coburg Cow sign in Charleston.
Jock Stender will lead and Alison Smith will co-lead.
Please either register for this walk on the CBS website or contact the trip leader(s) so he/she will know you are coming. It is always wise to pack a portable lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. Bring your camera, binoculars, field guide, sunscreen and bug spray.

Francis Marion National Forest
2021-04-17 10:00 - 2021-04-18 15:00 | Francis Marion NF I’on Swamp Road, 32.972848, -79.673653
Our first field trip of the year will be on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, to the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina. Proposed times for both days will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
On Saturday, we will meet on I’on Swamp Road which is directly off Highway 17 N. The GPS coordinates are 32.972848, -79.673653. Target species are Henry’s Elfin and other spring butterflies. We will walk along I’on Swamp Road and I’on Swamp Trail. If there is interest for a Sunday walk, we will meet at the intersection of Highway 41 and Hoover Road in Huger, South Carolina.
The pace will be easy and the terrain not difficult although there are roots along the I’on Swamp Trail. No restrooms are on site. Bring binoculars, water, field guides, lunch and insect repellant.
Alison Smith and Tom Austin will lead. Contact Alison Smith if you plan to attend: sweetgrassess@gmail.com.

Carolina Sandhills NWR, Cheraw SP and Horseshoe Mountain
2021-04-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Carolina Sandhills NWR, 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, 29101, United States
The first walk for the CBS Midlands Chapter will be on April 3. We will visit Cheraw State Park and Horseshoe Mountain. Due to a recent controlled burn and lack of nectar, we will NOT explore Carolina Sandhills NWR; we will only meet there in the parking lot at 10:00 (which, due to the expected cool temperature, is later than the original time of 9:30 ). The main entrance is on US Highway 1, about 4 miles northeast of McBee, SC. The address is 23734 U.S. Highway 1, McBee, SC 29101. We will caravan to Cheraw SP and then to Horseshoe Mountain.
Please note that masks and social distancing are mandated on all federal lands (Sandhills) and masks are only required in areas where people congregate at Cheraw SP. If you want to explore the Carolina Sandhills NWR, a youth turkey hunt is taking place on this date and our permit limits us to either side of Wildlife Drive from Hwy 1 to RT 9. Please bring an orange hat or vest to wear in the NWR other than the parking lot.
Please note that the area at Cheraw SP is not a trail and we will be walking on uneven ground covered with pine needles and some vegetation. Also, at Horseshoe Mountain there is a walk with some steps to get up to the top. The high temperature is only supposed to be 59 on Saturday, but we did see butterflies while scouting when it was only 55 degrees. It is supposed to be sunny.
As before we will practice social distancing as much as possible during the walk. Be sure to bring your mask since the area will be more crowded on a holiday weekend. Bathrooms are available at Horseshoe Mountain.
The target species are Henry’s Elfin, Brown Elfin, Frosted Elfin and Hessel’s Hairstreak. Please bring your binoculars, camera, field guides, lunch, snacks and water. We will end around 3:00. Marty and Dave Kastner will lead the walk. Please sign up on the CBS website or contact Marty and Dave if you plan to attend. kastners@aol.com
