• Pilot Mountain State Park

    Triad Chapter Event

    The Triad Chapter of Carolina Butterfly Society will hold a butterfly walk at Pilot Mountain State Park in Surry County.  Meet at the base of the mountain at the drive entrance.  We will check out the butterflies in the meadow in this area.  Be alert for changes in this plan in case we have to […]

    Free
  • NABA Count – Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary

    Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary 4542 Silver Bluff Road, Jackson, SC, United States
    NABA Butterfly Count

    Meet at the Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary at 9:00.  There is a restroom facility and drinking fountain available before the count starts and again around noon during a lunch break.  The nearest town with full services is Jackson, SC.  It is recommended that you pack a lunch and snacks and bring water.  Walking conditions are […]

    Free
  • Canceled – Sumter National Forest – Enoree District

    Midlands Chapter Event

    This walk has been canceled. 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 […]

    Free
  • Latta Plantation Nature Preserve/Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge

    Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC, United States
    Greater Charlotte Chapter Event

    We will start at the Latta Plantation Nature Center and walk around the Latta Prairie section of the park. Keep in mind this walk is in August and temperatures can be hot. We will be walking on hard surface horse trails for the most part with a couple large hills. We will eat lunch at […]

    Free
  • NABA Count – Mayo River State Park

    Mayo River State Park 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC, United States
    NABA Butterfly Count

    Meet at the Mayo Mountain access, just past the park office.

    $3
  • NABA Count Congaree National Park

    Congaree National Park 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC
    NABA Butterfly Count

    Meet at the visitor center.  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.  Bring camera, binoculars, field guide, sun screen and insect repellent.  Wear long pants and sturdy shoes.  Contact David Shelley if you are able […]

    Free
  • CANCELLED – Pilot Mountain State Park – Surry County, NC

    Pilot Mountain State Park - Surry County, NC 36.340658, -80.479680
    Triad Chapter Event

    *** CANCELLED *** I'm afraid we picked bad weather for our Saturday outing at Pilot Mountain. High temperatures are now predicted at 51 degrees, overcast and showers throughout the day Saturday. There are still plenty of Brown Elfins there, particularly on the Jomeokee trail. I again found no Henry's Elfins but did have 18 Browns […]

    Free
  • Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

    Carolina Sandhills NWR 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, United States
    Midlands Chapter Event

    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. Our target species will be hairstreaks including Banded, Coral and King’s. There are restroom facilities at […]

    Free
  • NABA Count – Congaree National Park

    Congaree National Park 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC
    NABA Butterfly Count

    Meet at the visitor center which has restroom facilities. 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 are able to help with this important count. You do not have to be […]