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SUMMARY:Gum Swamp Road (Jackson\, SC in Aiken County)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 6\, 2022\, the Midlands Chapter of CBS (Carolina Butterfly Society) will hold a butterfly walk along Gum Swamp Road in Aiken County near Jackson\, South Carolina\, to look for the Texan Crescent\, Tawny Emperor\, Hackberry Emperor and other summer butterflies. We will drive to Gum Swamp Road and stop at various locations to walk / scout along the road. \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 Map 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-in-aiken-county/
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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SUMMARY:NABA Count – Congaree National Park (Hopkins\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 13\, 2022\, 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 longer areas to walk 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. \nRefer to the national park website link below for additional information and maps of the property. Please RSVP to Claudia Santiago 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/
LOCATION:Congaree National Park\, 100 National Park Rd\, Hopkins\, SC\, 29061
CATEGORIES:NABA Butterfly Count
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Santiago (Congaree NP)":MAILTO:Claudia_Santiago@nps.gov
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SUMMARY:Reynolda Gardens (Winston-Salem\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 13\, 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. \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-winston-salem-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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SUMMARY:Mount Pisgah\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, NC
DESCRIPTION:This will be a joint outing with SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists) to Mount Pisgah\, located in the North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Information from SCAN is included below. \n===== Start of SCAN Information ===== \nWe will meet at the first Mount Pisgah parking lot to enjoy the views at Buck Spring and for our greetings with photo shoot. There are a few trails to explore from here. \nWe welcome the Carolina Butterfly Society to join us. \nMount Pisgah Trail\nTrail begins at the far end of the Mount Pisgah Parking Area. 1.8 miles to the summit\, the first 0.5 miles is fairly flat. The remaining 1.2 miles is moderate to strenuous. Lots of rock steps\, for an ascent of 712 feet. \nThe trail passes through a forest of Northern Red Oaks\, maples\, birches and pockets of rhododendrons and mountain laurel to a deciduous heath bald at the summit at 5721 feet. An observation deck for a 360-degree view and the transmission tower sit at the summit. To the NE views of Craggy mountains\, Asheville and the French Broad River Valley\, to the West Shining Rock Wilderness and Cold Mountain and to the SW Looking Glass. \nMost of the wildflowers can be seen for the first 0.5 miles. White snake root\, Jeruselum artichoke\, bee balm\, Angelica\, Prunella vulgaris Self heal and purple flowering raspberry Rubus odoratus\, Joe-Pye weed a butterfly magnet\, lots of ferns and mushrooms. Listen for the dark eyed juncos and warblers along the trail. Peregrine falcons are commonly spotted at the summit. Many wildflowers are native and some endangered. \nBuck Spring Trail\nThis 1.1 mile-long portion of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail runs between the Mount Pisgah Inn and the Buck Spring Gap Parking Area. The trail passes the site where the mountain cabin of George Vanderbilt’s and Buck Spring Lodge once stood. \nShut In Trail\n16.3 miles long and descends over 3\,000 feet. Walk the trail in as far as you like and return to back track out. \nDirections \nFrom Asheville there are numerous paths to get to the BRP. From Bent Creek River Park/NC Arboretum on NC191\, hop onto the BRP and head south\, approximately 10 miles\, to Milepost 407. Turn left into Mount Pisgah Parking area. Park at the first parking area Buck Spring Gap. Along the BRP there are several tunnels. Check that your headlights are off when you park. \nGPS coordinates for Buck Spring overlook: 35.416017\, -82.748378 \nThere are 2 parking lots at Mount Pisgah. The first is Buck Spring Gap Overlook where we will meet. If you continue N 0.2 miles you will reach the 2nd parking lot. You can easily walk in between the two lots via road or take a trail. The Mount Pisgah trailhead is located at the far end of the second parking lot. \nLodging and Food \nPisgah campground is a little less than a mile and a half away. There is a trail from the campground to Mount Pisgah trail head. \nPisgah Inn is only a mile away at Milepost 408 which has rooms available with great views. They have a nice observation deck\, restrooms and a good restaurant. Restaurant fills quickly so make a reservation if you would like to eat dinner. Dinner served from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Phone: (828) 235-8228\, Website: www.pisgahinn.com \nThere are restrooms located at entrance to Pisgah Inn parking lot. \nTemps are cooler in the mountains. Come join and SCAN with us! \n===== End of SCAN Information ===== \nSee the website link below for hiking trails and other information about Mount Pisgah.
URL:https://www.carolinabutterflysociety.org/event/mount-pisgah-blue-ridge-parkway-nc/
LOCATION:Mount Pisgah – Buck Spring Overlook\, 35.416017\, -82.748378
CATEGORIES:CBS Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Kastner":MAILTO:kastners@aol.com
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