Carolina Butterfly Society

Carolina Sandhills NWR
2018-03-31 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Carolina Sandhills NWR, 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, 29101, United States
Please meet in the parking lot at the visitor center which will be closed. The main entrance is on US Highway 1, about 4 miles northeast of McBee, SC. There are restroom facilities at Lake Bee, but we will not be near there until later in the day. We will drive to sections of the NWR and stop to look for butterflies. Walking will be minimal. If time permits we will head to Cheraw State Park to look for butterflies there.
The address is 23734 U.S. Highway 1, McBee, SC 29101.
Our target species will be Frosted Elfin.

Brown Elfin Walk
2018-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, 625 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
We will meet in the parking lot area near the map bulletin board. Please wear sturdy shoes or footwear designed for hiking at the trail is gravel, inclined, and uneven. Bring with you any other necessities you may require for an enjoyable walk. Amenities at this park are composting toilets. There are numerous fast food restaurants within a mile of the park. If you wish to photograph the Brown Elfin be sure to have a zoom lens as the butterfly is quite flighty. If you have a macro lens you may be able to capture a good image if you are patient for a close-up. Additional sightings of anglewings and Juvenal’s Duskywing are possible. Note: Rain date or poor butterflying weather reschedule date is Thursday, March 29 @ 1-2 PM.

Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve
2018-03-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve, 883 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC, 29073, United States
We will meet in the parking lot. The trails are mostly sand with some rocky areas and hills. Please wear appropriate footwear such as sturdy or hiking shoes. Gas stations and restaurants are within a couple of miles from the Preserve. It is recommended you bring water, lunch or snacks, camera, binoculars, field guides, and any other items you may require to have an enjoyable experience. Wearing long pants, sunscreen, hat is advised. Use of bug spray may be needed. Please note that there are no amenities at this location such as a public restroom or water fountain.
Target species is the Brown Elfin.

Midlands Chapter Planning
2018-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | SC
Planning meeting for the Midlands Chapter will be hosted at Marty and Dave’s house in Columbia, SC. Please register to receive an email from them for directions to their house if you are interested in attending.
