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SUMMARY:Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We will meet up at the Nature Center. Walking conditions will be moderate with some walking in tall grass with some briars. Long pants and sturdy boots are recommended. Bring snacks\, water and lunch if needed. There are restrooms and picnic tables on site. Gas stations and restaurants are located within 10 miles of the Preserve. It is recommended you bring good bug spray\, hats\, sun block\, binoculars\, camera\, and any other items you may require for an enjoyable experience. This is usually not an all day event but if the weather is good and the butterflies are out in numbers we may check some other areas. Everyone is welcome to attend.  \nTarget species is the Dusted Skipper.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/latta-plantation-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Latta Plantation Nature Preserve\, 6211 Sample Rd\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Talkington":MAILTO:faunafinder@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T160000
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SUMMARY:Saturday - Southwest Mountains of NC
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place and time: At a paved parking area along the southeast side of US 64\, about 0.2-mile mile east of where the Appalachian Trail crosses the highway. This parking area is located perhaps 5 miles west of where Wayah Road meets US 64. We will meet at 10:30 AM on Saturday\, May 12. It likely will be a bit chilly at 3500 feet elevation\, and we want to allow plenty of time for folks to drive to the site on Saturday morning without having to spend Friday night in Franklin. We will meet again at this parking area on Sunday\, but we will meet on Sunday at 10:00 AM. \nButterflying locations include various sites west of the meeting place\, such as the Wasilik Poplar area\, possibly Wayah and Wind Spring Balds. Definitely the Buck Creek area in eastern Clay County; this area will be our main focus. \nTargets: Tawny Crescent (should see)\, Gorgone Checkerspot (rare and not likely\, but at least was formerly at a site where we will visit)\, Dusted Skipper\, Indian Skipper (perhaps a tad early)\, Northern Crescent\, Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail\, Dusky Azure and Silvery Blue (maybe a tad late for them)\, West Virginia White\, Appalachian Azure\, Pepper and Salt Skipper. Lots of very rare possibilities (as if we will see a Gray Comma\, Green Comma\, Early Hairstreak\, or Golden Banded-Skipper!) \nThere are many motels in Franklin. However\, rates will not be inexpensive\, as May is semi-high season\, and of course we will be here on a weekend. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/saturday-southwest-mountains-of-nc/
LOCATION:NC Southwest Mountain Meeting Location – GPS 35.1247\, -83.5398\, 35.1247\, -83.5398
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Johnston":MAILTO:wellsteadwest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T094558
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UID:1543-1526205600-1526227200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Sunday - Southwestern Mountains of NC
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place and time: At a paved parking area along the southeast side of US 64\, about 0.2-mile mile east of where the Appalachian Trail crosses the highway. This parking area is located perhaps 5 miles west of where Wayah Road meets US 64. We will meet at 10:00 AM on Sunday\, May 13.\nButterflying locations include various sites west of the meeting place\, such as the Wasilik Poplar area\, possibly Wayah and Wind Spring Balds. Definitely the Buck Creek area in eastern Clay County; this area will be our main focus.\nTargets: Tawny Crescent (should see)\, Gorgone Checkerspot (rare and not likely\, but at least was formerly at a site where we will visit)\, Dusted Skipper\, Indian Skipper (perhaps a tad early)\, Northern Crescent\, Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail\, Dusky Azure and Silvery Blue (maybe a tad late for them)\, West Virginia White\, Appalachian Azure\, Pepper and Salt Skipper. Lots of very rare possibilities (as if we will see a Gray Comma\, Green Comma\, Early Hairstreak\, or Golden Banded-Skipper!)\nThere are many motels in Franklin. However\, rates will not be inexpensive\, as May is semi-high season\, and of course we will be here on a weekend.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sunday-southwestern-mountains-of-nc/
LOCATION:NC Southwest Mountain Meeting Location – GPS 35.1247\, -83.5398\, 35.1247\, -83.5398
CATEGORIES:CBS Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Harry LeGrand":MAILTO:hlegrandjr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T150000
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UID:1357-1526720400-1526742000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Brunswick County / Green Swamp -- Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Meet up will be at the intersection of Yarborough St SW & Ocean Isle Beach Rd SW located in Shallotte\, NC. Map coordinates are provided to help you navigate to this location. Please click on the images provided to assist you with locating this site. A link to a Google Map of the location is provided below under Venue. Map coordinates are: 33.91954°N\,-78.44591°E (dd.ddddd° format); 33°55.172’N\, 78°26.755’W (dd°mm.mmm’ format); 33°55’10.3″N\, 78°26’45.3″W (dd°mm’ss.s” format) \n   \nAfter arrival we will check the chinquapins for Oak Hairstreaks\, then continue to the Green Swamp Preserve. \nThere are no public facilities or amenities at either location that will be visited during this walk. Please bring with you any beverages\, snack\, or food that you will require for an enjoyable experience. It is recommended that you use good bug spray\, wear long sleeves and pants\, sturdy or hiking shoes. \nThe nearest town of Supply\, NC located about 10 miles away from the Green Swamp Preserve has assorted fast food restaurants. The nearest town for lodging is about 30 miles away in Wilmington\, NC. Participants are responsible for their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging costs.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/brunswick-county-greenswamp-saturday/
LOCATION:Ocean Isle Beach Rd & Yarborough St SW Intersection\, Ocean Isle Beach Rd and Yarborough St Southwest\, Ocean Isle Beach\, NC\, 28469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Piephoff":MAILTO:piephofft@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T120000
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UID:1550-1526722200-1526731200@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Greensboro Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:The Greensboro Arboretum is a long narrow 17-acre “island” located in the Lindley Park neighborhood. It has about 2 miles of trails and paths\, most of which are paved.  Meet just inside the entrance next to the Education Center.  For information about the park\, go to the following website: http://www.greensborobeautiful.org/gardens/greensboro_arboretum.php. \nRegister here or contact the field trip coordinator\, Don Allemann\, dallemann@aol.com\, if you plan to participate. Participants are welcome to come without contacting the coordinator\, but you may miss us if there are last minute changes in the trip details. Trip coordinators will contact those who register with updates on weather issues\, changes in timing or meeting places\, and other details. \nWe will explore several sections as time allows. Near the entrance to the arboretum are informal flowerbeds around a vine arbor that attract many butterflies and other pollinators. An adjacent small creek has milkweeds and other wild plants that usually are left un-mowed. This combination often draws butterflies to the park\, especially if it has rained recently. A paved walkway will take a visitor several hundred yards along the creek to the official butterfly garden that is in the shape of two butterflies around a small pool. As trees have grown up around the garden\, the site has become shaded part of the day so there may be more butterflies along the creek than actually are in the garden. \nThis will be a fun butterfly walk for the more seasoned butterfliers\, as well as butterfly photographers\, beginners\, and older children who are accompanied by an adult. Guests are welcome but no pets\, please.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/greensboro-arboretum/
LOCATION:Greensboro Arboretum\, 401 Ashland Drive\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Triad Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Allemann":MAILTO:dallemann@aol.com
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UID:1427-1526724000-1526742000@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Sumter National Forest – Enoree District
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the BP gas station on Hwy. 66 right off of I-26 near Joanna\, SC. We will then drive to various parts of the forest. Walking will be minimal. There are bathrooms in the camping area\, but we may not be near them until the afternoon. There are no restaurants nearby. \nOur targeted species are Pepper and Salt Skipper\, Common Roadside-Skipper and Dusted Skipper.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/sumter-national-forest-enoree-district/
CATEGORIES:Midlands Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T094558
CREATED:20180312T222236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T114749Z
UID:1369-1526806800-1526828400@www.carolinabutterflysociety.org
SUMMARY:Canceled -Brunswick County / Green Swamp -- Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The itinerary for this day will be determined at the end of Saturday.  \nLink to Google Map of the Green Swamp Preserve location. \nThere are no public facilities or amenities at either location that will be visited during this walk. Please bring with you any beverages\, snack\, or food that you will require for an enjoyable experience. It is recommended that you use good bug spray\, wear long sleeves and pants\, sturdy or hiking shoes. \nThe nearest town of Supply\, NC located about 10 miles away from the Green Swamp Preserve has assorted fast food restaurants. The nearest town for lodging is about 30 miles away in Wilmington\, NC. Participants are responsible for their own transportation\, meals\, and lodging costs.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/brunswick-county-green-swamp-sunday/
LOCATION:Green Swamp Preserve\, Green Swamp Rd NW\, Supply\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Charlotte Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Piephoff":MAILTO:piephofft@aol.com
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