State Park
Brown Elfin Walk
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesWe 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 […]
NABA Count: Dismal Swamp State Park
Dismal Swamp State Park 2294 US-17, South Mills, NC, United StatesA wonderful citizen science opportunity for butterfliers! We will meet at the park's visitor's center. Transportation within the park to various locations will be provided. Amenities at the park include public bathrooms and water fountains within the visitor's center. The nearest major city with restaurants and lodging is Elizabeth City, about 20 miles from the […]
NABA Count – Weymouth Woods – Sandhills NP
Weymouth Woods - Sandhills NP 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines, NC, United StatesMeet up will be at the Visitor's Center in the morning. This location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. Pathways are packed sand. Wearing sturdy walking or hiking shoes is recommended along with long sleeves and pants as we will go off trail in some locations to look for as many butterfly […]
Haw River State Park
Haw River SP Iron Ore Belt Access 6064 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC, United StatesWe will be exploring the new Iron Ore Belt Access section to the west. Please note, do NOT go to the Haw River SP conference center in Browns Summit. Meet at the Iron Ore Belt Access section parking lot near the pit toilet at 6064 N. Church St., Greensboro, NC 27455. For more information, visit […]
Pilot Mountain State Park
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 […]
NABA Count – Mayo River State Park
Mayo River State Park 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC, United StatesMeet at the Mayo Mountain access, just past the park office.
REVISED DATE – Carolina Sandhills NWR and Cheraw State Park – Elfins & Hessel’s Hairstreak (near McBee, SC)
Carolina Sandhills NWR 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, United StatesREVISED DATE - Moved to Sunday, April 2 (from Saturday, April 1) The Carolina Butterfly Society Midlands Chapter will hold a butterfly walk at the Carolina Sandhills NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) and Cheraw State Park in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Our target species will be all the elfins and Hessel’s Hairstreak. Please meet in the […]
Kalmia Gardens and Cheraw State Park – Hessel’s Hairstreak and Elfins (Hartsville, SC)
Kalmia Gardens 34.3654, -80.1175, United StatesSTART TIME CHANGED TO 11:00 am We will begin the day at Kalmia Gardens. The address on their website is listed as 1624 West Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550, but that is the mailing address for the building in the center of the gardens. We will meet in the parking lot; the entrance to the […]