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  • Canceled – Sumter National Forest – Enoree District

    Midlands Chapter Event

    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. Our […]

    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

  • Saturday — Harmon Den/Max Patch

    Cataloochee Valley Trip - Pilot Station Meeting Place 3712 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC, United States
    CBS Field Trip

    On Saturday we will spend the day in the Harmon Den/Max Patch area north of I-40.  The meeting place will be the Pilot Station just north on Hwy. 209, exit 24 off I-40 west.  The nearest town is Waynesville, NC.  A motel near Hwy. 276 (Jonathan Creek Rd) intersection with Hwy. 19 (Dellwood Rd) would […]

    Free

  • Sunday – Cataloochee Valley, Great Smokey Mountain National Park

    Cataloochee Valley Trip - Pilot Station Meeting Place 3712 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC, United States
    CBS Field Trip

    On Sunday we will go to Cataloochee Valley, part of GSMNP. Another gorgeous area with plenty of areas that yield butterflies. Targets are American Copper and Diana Fritillary. There will be lots of Ironweed with skippers. Elk and bear sightings are very possible. The meeting place will againbe the Pilot Station just north on Hwy. […]

    Free

  • SI Group, Orangeburg, SC

    Midlands Chapter Event

    We will again go to the Hundred Acre Woods of the SI Group to look for the Goatweed Leafwing as well as other butterflies.  We have often found caterpillars and eggs as well as adult butterflies.   Please bring your lunch and water.  We will be eating at some picnic tables.  Wear close toed shoes […]

    Free

  • 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 -Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve

    Midlands Chapter Event

    This walk has been cancelled due to Hurricane Florence. This area is only open during designated dates and times. Meet at the gate where you will have to sign in and out. We may carpool on the property leaving the other cars in the parking area. We will drive to various areas to look for […]

    Free

  • Roxbury Park

    Roxbury Park 4494 Hwy 174, Meggett, SC, United States
    Midlands Chapter Event

    We will search the many blooming asters for butterflies. There is a trail through the woods with tree roots and possibly some overgrown areas. Our target species are Salt Marsh Skipper and Intricate Satyr. Tom Austin will lead. He has become an expert on identifying the Intricate Satyr and being able to tell the differences […]

    Free

  • Sumter National Forest – Enoree District

    Sumter National Forest, Enoree District - BP Gas Station 3536 Whitmire Hwy, Clinton, SC, United States
    Midlands Chapter Event

    POSTPONED DUE TO PREDICTED WEATHER (was May 11) NEW DATE - Monday, May 13 The Midlands Chapter walk to Sumter National Forest previously scheduled for May 11 has been postponed due to predicted rain. Dennis Forsythe who is leading has rescheduled the walk for Monday, May 13. Be sure to let Dennis know if you […]

    Free