BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Backyard Butterflies - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Backyard Butterflies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20240116T144604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T181427Z UID:27706-1722934800-1722956400@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Guilford & Rockingham Counties NABA County DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday morning and afternoon for the 4th annual Guilford & Rockingham Counties NABA butterfly count! No previous experience required as new participants will be partnered with the count leaders. Experienced counters may be assigned their own area to cover. \nPlease submit this registration form to participate.\n\n\n\n\nGuilford & Rockingham Counties NABA Count\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n First Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Last Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Have you ever participated in a NABA count before?\n \n \n \n Yes\n \n No\n\n \n \n\n\n Which NABA counts have you participated in?\n \n \n \n Orange County\n \n Durham County\n \n Guildford & Rockingham Counties\n \n Weymouth Woods SP\n \n Hanging Rock SP\n \n Mayo River SP\n \n Pilot Mountain SP\n \n Dismal Swamp SP\n \n Pettigrew SP\n\n \n \n\n\n How do you rate your butterfly identification abilities?\n \n \n \n I'm a beginner. I recognize Monarchs and Tiger Swallowtails.\n \n I'm intermediate. I know all of the Swallowtails and the common Brushfoots.\n \n I'm experienced\, but have trouble with grass skippers and duskywings.\n \n I'm an expert. Duskywings and grass skippers tremble in my presence!\n \n OtherOther\n\n \n \n\n\n Your Message or Comments\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\nSubmit URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/4th-guilford-rockingham-counties-naba-county/ LOCATION:Iron Ore Belt Access\, 6068 N Church St\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27455\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/August-11-Haw-River-NABA-13-of-28-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20240116T143949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T172528Z UID:27704-1722762000-1722783600@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Orange County NABA Butterfly County DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday morning and/or the afternoon for the 8th annual Orange County NABA butterfly count. No previous experience required as new participants will be partnered with the count leaders. Experienced counters may be assigned their own area to cover. \nPlease submit this registration form to participate. \n\n\n\n\nOrange County NABA Count\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n First Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Last Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone/Text\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Have you ever participated in a NABA count before?\n \n \n \n Yes\n \n No\n\n \n \n\n\n Which NABA butterfly count(s) have you participated in?\n \n \n \n Orange County\n \n Durham County\n \n Guildford & Rockingham Counties\n \n Weymouth Woods SP\n \n Hanging Rock SP\n \n Mayo River SP\n \n Pilot Mountain SP\n \n Dismal Swamp SP\n \n Pettigrew SP\n\n \n \n\n\n Which areas in Orange County are you familiar with?\n \n \n \n Ayr Mount\n \n Brumley NP north section\n \n Brumley NP south section\n \n Gold Park/River Walk\n \n Johnston Mill\n \n NCBG\n \n Occoneechee Mtn\n \n OtherOther\n\n \n \n\n\n How do you rate your butterfly identification abilities?\n \n \n \n I'm a beginner. I recognize Monarchs and Tiger Swallowtails.\n \n I'm intermediate. I know all of the Swallowtails and the common Brushfoots.\n \n I'm experienced\, but have trouble with grass skippers and duskywings.\n \n I'm an expert. Duskywings and grass skippers tremble in my presence!\n \n OtherOther\n\n \n \n\n\n Your Message or Comments\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/orange-naba-2024/ LOCATION:Backyard Butterflies\, 1507 US HWY 70A East\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Brumley-Spring-1-of-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20240116T183618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T184145Z UID:27801-1718096400-1718118000@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Weymouth Woods SP NABA Count DESCRIPTION:This is an estimated date of the count. Actual date of the count is subject to change. \nJoin us at Weymouth Woods State Park for the annual NABA butterfly count. No previous experience required. Contact Brian Bockhahn to register to participate. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/weymouth-woods-sp-naba-count/ LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills NP\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, North Carolina\, 28387 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20160622_100017247.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20240304T131133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T131133Z UID:28118-1712566800-1712588400@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Dismal Swamp SP Naba Count DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dismal Swamp State Park for a family-friendly NABA butterfly count. Contact Brian Bockhahn to register to participate. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/dismal-swamp-sp-naba-count/ LOCATION:Dismal Swamp State Park\, 2294 US 17 North\, South Mills\, North Carolina\, 27976 CATEGORIES:NABA Count END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20221006T182555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T144528Z UID:18266-1691485200-1691506800@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Guildford & Rockingham Counties NABA Butterfly Count DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd conduction of the Guilford & Rockingham NABA Butterfly Count. Please register to participate on the event webpage. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/guildford-rockinghamd-counties-naba-butterfly-count/ LOCATION:Iron Ore Belt Access\, 6068 N Church St\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27455\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/aug-10-Guilford-NABA-0910.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20221006T181231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T181231Z UID:18263-1691312400-1691334000@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Orange County NABA Butterfly Count DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 7th conduction of the Orange County NABA Butterfly Count. Please register to participate on the event webpage. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/orange-county-naba-butterfly-count/ LOCATION:Backyard Butterflies\, 1507 US HWY 70A East\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Count ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20211221T155812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T162117Z UID:14642-1661331600-1661353200@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Hanging Rock NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Top: Hickory Horned Devil caterpillar \nLeft to Right: Eastern Comma\, Catalpa moth caterpillar\, Question Mark\, Northern Pearly Eye \nMeet up for this count is at Vade Mecum located outside of the main park area. \nThis count will take place in areas off of trails through tall grasses\, over river rocks\, and on some blazed trails. \nWe recommend wearing hiking shoes or boots as we will being walking through areas without trails. Long pants are recommended as well as 40+% DEET bug repellent. Sunscreen and hats are also advised. \nPlease prepare for heat indexes of over 100°F on this walk by bringing water or electrolyte containing beverages. A packed lunch is also recommended. Access to flush toilets will be limited. There are public restrooms at the Visitor’s Center in the main park. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/hanging-rock-2022/ LOCATION:Hanging Rock\, 1160 Camp Sertoma Dr\, Danbury\, NC\, 27016 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_20210824_105734871_HDR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20211221T153439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T162037Z UID:14639-1661245200-1661266800@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Pilot Mountain NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Left to Right: Common Sootywing\, Peck’s Skipper\, White M Hairstreak\, Eufala Skipper\, Common Buckeye Caterpillar \nThis count has sighted some butterflies that are uncommon to rare\, as well as some that are not seen in the Durham and Orange County area. \nMeet up is in the parking lot near the restrooms. \nThis count will take place in areas off of trails through tall grasses. We recommend wearing hiking shoes or boots as we will being walking through areas without trails. Long pants are recommended as well as 40+% DEET bug repellent. Sunscreen and hats are also advised. \nPlease prepare for heat indexes of over 100°F on this walk by bringing water or electrolyte containing beverages. A packed lunch is also recommended. Access to flush toilets will be limited. There are public restrooms in the park and there is a public water fountain. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/pilot-mountain-2022/ LOCATION:Pilot Mountain State Park\, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Rd\, Pinnacle\, North Carolina\, 27043 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_20210823_111939507-scaled-e1640025697732.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20220818T150332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T161954Z UID:14647-1660813200-1660834800@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Mayo River SP NABA Count DESCRIPTION:  \nLeft to Right: Silver Spotted Skipper caterpillar\, dark form female Tiger Swallowtail on hoary mountain mint\, puddling butterflies\, Harvester \nMeet up for this count is in the park at the bathroom parking lot. \nWe recommend wearing hiking shoes or boots as we will being walking through areas without trails. Long pants are recommended as well as 40+% DEET bug repellent. Sunscreen and hats are also advised. \nPlease prepare for heat indexes of over 100°F on this walk by bringing water or electrolyte containing beverages. A packed lunch is also recommended. Access to flush toilets will be limited. There are public restrooms in the park and there is a public water fountain. The nearest town with restaurants is about 3 miles away\, and the nearest Walmart is about 5 miles away. Often this count experiences a brief thunderstorm. It is advised to bring a change of clothes and or socks. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/mayo-river-sp-naba-count/ LOCATION:Mayo River State Park\, 500 Old Mayo Park Road\, Mayodan\, North Carolina\, 27027 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Mayo-River-SP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20211221T160844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T161040Z UID:14649-1660467600-1660489200@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Durham County NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Durham County NABA butterfly count on Jeff Pippen’s website. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/durham-county-2022/ LOCATION:North Carolina CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Duke-Forest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Pippen":MAILTO:jeffpippen9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20211221T175905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T175905Z UID:14653-1660035600-1660057200@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Guilford & Rockingham NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Meet up for this count at the Iron Ore Belt Access section of Haw River State Park. \nWe recommend wearing hiking shoes or boots as we will being walking through areas without trails. Long pants are recommended as well as 40+% DEET bug repellent. Sunscreen and hats are also advised. \nPlease prepare for heat indexes of over 100°F on this walk by bringing water or electrolyte containing beverages. A packed lunch is also recommended. The Iron Ore Belt Access has compost toilets. There are public restrooms at the Visitor’s Center at the main section of the park. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/guilford-2022/ LOCATION:Iron Ore Belt Access\, 6068 N Church St\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27455\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/aug-10-Guilford-NABA-0910.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20211210T202346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T211805Z UID:14046-1659859200-1659891600@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:6th Annual Orange County NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Citizen Scientists Wanted \nJoin us for the 6th conduction of the Orange County NABA Count! If you are not familiar with what is a NABA count\, please visit the NABA website for more information. All butterfly identification skill levels are welcome to participate. We welcome any amount of time you can provide to cover designated areas within Orange County. \nAreas to be covered\, but not limited to: Brumley Forest\, Johnston Mill\, Occoneechee State Park\, portions of Duke Forest\, NCBG\, and other areas in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. \nPlease visit our event webpage to register to participate and for more information. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/6th-annual-orange-county-naba-count/ LOCATION:Backyard Butterflies\, 1507 US HWY 70A East\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Brumley-Spring-1-of-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20211221T140802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T202714Z UID:14637-1654592400-1654614000@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Weymouth Woods NABA Butterfly Count DESCRIPTION:Meet up will be at the Visitor’s Center in the morning. This location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. \nPathways 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 species as possible. It is recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring with you those items you may need to have a pleasant experience. \nIt is recommended you bring a packed lunch and snacks with plenty of water. \nThe Visitor’s Center has public restrooms and a water fountain. The nearest towns of Aberdeen and Southern Pines have many restaurants and other accommodations. \nTarget species for this count are the King’s and Edward’s Hairstreaks. Additional species commonly seen are Palamedes\, Spicebush\, and Tiger Swallowtails; Common Buckeyes\, Eastern Tailed Blues and Azures\, and assorted duskywings. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/weymouth-woods-2022/ LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills NP\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, North Carolina\, 28387 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/weymouth-woods.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20200824T141537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T153444Z UID:8741-1629882000-1629903600@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Pilot Mountain NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Please send an email to Brian Bockhahn regarding this count. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/pilot-mountain-naba-count/ LOCATION:Pilot Mountain State Park\, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Rd\, Pinnacle\, North Carolina\, 27043 CATEGORIES:NABA Count END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20200824T141322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T153506Z UID:8739-1629795600-1629817200@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Hanging Rock NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Please send an email to Brian Bockhahn regarding this count. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/hanging-rock-naba-count/ LOCATION:Vade Mecum\, 1105 Camp Sertoma Dr\, Westfield\, North Carolina\, 27053 CATEGORIES:NABA Count END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20200824T141113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T153342Z UID:8737-1629363600-1629385200@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Mayo River NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Please send an email to Brian Bockhahn regarding this count. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/mayo-river-naba-count/ LOCATION:Mayo River State Park\, 500 Old Mayo Park Road\, Mayodan\, North Carolina\, 27027 CATEGORIES:NABA Count END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20200824T135155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T152841Z UID:8735-1629018000-1629039600@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Durham County NABA Count DESCRIPTION:See Jeff’s website for more information URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/durham-county-naba-count/ LOCATION:North Carolina CATEGORIES:NABA Count ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Pippen":MAILTO:jeffpippen9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20200824T134809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T152707Z UID:8731-1628586000-1628607600@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Guilford & Rockingham Counties NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Please use this link to learn more and register for this NABA butterfly count. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/2nd-annual-guilford-rockingham-counties-naba-count/ LOCATION:Iron Ore Belt Access\, 6068 N Church St\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27455\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/August-11-Haw-River-NABA-13-of-28-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20200824T122242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T202122Z UID:8726-1628413200-1628434800@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Orange County NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Citizen Scientists Wanted \nJoin us for the 6th conduction of the Orange County NABA Count! If you are not familiar with what is a NABA count\, please visit the NABA website for more information. All butterfly identification skill levels are welcome to participate. We welcome any amount of time you can provide to cover designated areas within Orange County. \nAreas to be covered\, but not limited to: Brumley Forest\, Johnston Mill\, Occoneechee State Park\, portions of Duke Forest\, NCBG\, and other areas in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. \nPlease visit our event webpage to register to participate and for more information. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/5th-annual-orange-county-naba-count/ LOCATION:Backyard Butterflies\, 1507 US HWY 70A East\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Brumley-Spring-1-of-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20210516T190142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210516T190229Z UID:13053-1623142800-1623164400@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Weymouth Woods NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Meet up will be at the Visitor’s Center in the morning. This location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. \nPathways 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 species as possible. It is recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring with you those items you may need to have a pleasant experience. \nIt is recommended you bring a packed lunch and snacks with plenty of water. \nThe Visitor’s Center has public restrooms and a water fountain. The nearest towns of Aberdeen and Southern Pines have many restaurants and other accommodations. \nTarget species for this count are the King’s and Edward’s Hairstreaks. Additional species commonly seen are Palamedes\, Spicebush\, and Tiger Swallowtails; Common Buckeyes\, Eastern Tailed Blues and Azures\, and assorted duskywings. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/weymouth-woods-naba-count/ LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills NP\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, North Carolina\, 28387 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20160622_100017247.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20200308T173123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200411T002043Z UID:5464-1596963600-1596985200@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:Orange County NABA Count DESCRIPTION:Event Details & Description\n\n\nJoin us for the 4th conduction of the Orange County NABA Count! If you are not familiar with what is a NABA count\, please visit the NABA website for more information. All butterfly identification skill levels are welcome to participate. We welcome any amount of time you can provide to cover designated areas within Orange County. \nAreas to be covered\, but not limited to: Brumley Forest\, Johnston Mill\, Occoneechee State Park\, portions of Duke Forest\, NCBG\, and other areas in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. \nThe $3 fee to participate will be covered by Backyard Butterflies. \nReady to join us? Click the button to sign-up or contact us. \nContact Us URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/orange-county-naba-count/ LOCATION:Backyard Butterflies\, 1507 US HWY 70A East\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/48555021346_b64b199bc7_o-e1583689229994.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20181208T195151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T210000Z UID:1768-1566896400-1566918000@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:NABA Count: Pilot Mountain State Park DESCRIPTION:Left to Right: Common Sootywing\, Peck’s Skipper\, White M Hairstreak\, Eufala Skipper\, Common Buckeye Caterpillar \nThis count has sighted some butterflies that are uncommon to rare\, as well as some that are not seen in the Durham and Orange County area. \nMeet up is in the parking lot near the restrooms. \nThis count will take place in areas off of trails through tall grasses. We recommend wearing hiking shoes or boots as we will being walking through areas without trails. Long pants are recommended as well as 40+% DEET bug repellent. Sunscreen and hats are also advised. \nPlease prepare for heat indexes of over 100°F on this walk by bringing water or electrolyte containing beverages. A packed lunch is also recommended. Access to flush toilets will be limited. There are public restrooms in the park and there is a public water fountain. \n[rtec-registration-form] URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/naba-count-pilot-mountain-state-park/ LOCATION:Pilot Mountain State Park\, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Rd\, Pinnacle\, North Carolina\, 27043 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Aug24-36-of-47-e1565643590279.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20181207T020300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T210132Z UID:1745-1566378000-1566399600@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:NABA Count: Mayo River State Park DESCRIPTION:  \nLeft to Right: Silver Spotted Skipper caterpillar\, dark form female Tiger Swallowtail on hoary mountain mint\, puddling butterflies\, Harvester \nMeet up for this count is in the park at the bathroom parking lot. \nWe recommend wearing hiking shoes or boots as we will being walking through areas without trails. Long pants are recommended as well as 40+% DEET bug repellent. Sunscreen and hats are also advised. \nPlease prepare for heat indexes of over 100°F on this walk by bringing water or electrolyte containing beverages. A packed lunch is also recommended. Access to flush toilets will be limited. There are public restrooms in the park and there is a public water fountain. The nearest town with restaurants is about 3 miles away\, and the nearest Walmart is about 5 miles away. Often this count experiences a brief thunderstorm. It is advised to bring a change of clothes and or socks. \n[dimage attachment_id=”1747″ control=true auto-rotate=true zoom_level=”50″ anim_speed=”0.25″] \n[rtec-registration-form] URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/naba-count-mayo-river-state-park/ LOCATION:Mayo River State Park\, 500 Old Mayo Park Road\, Mayodan\, North Carolina\, 27027 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Aug6-17-of-32.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20181208T033001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T210221Z UID:1759-1566291600-1566313200@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:NABA Count: Hanging Rock State Park DESCRIPTION:Top: Hickory Horned Devil caterpillar \nLeft to Right: Eastern Comma\, Catalpa moth caterpillar\, Question Mark\, Northern Pearly Eye \nMeet up for this count is at Vade Mecum located outside of the main park area. \nThis count will take place in areas off of trails through tall grasses\, over river rocks\, and on some blazed trails. \nWe recommend wearing hiking shoes or boots as we will being walking through areas without trails. Long pants are recommended as well as 40+% DEET bug repellent. Sunscreen and hats are also advised. \nPlease prepare for heat indexes of over 100°F on this walk by bringing water or electrolyte containing beverages. A packed lunch is also recommended. Access to flush toilets will be limited. There are public restrooms in the park and there is a public water fountain. \n[rtec-registration-form] \n[dimage attachment_id=”1765″ control=true auto-rotate=true zoom_level=”75″ anim_speed=”0.25″] URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/naba-count-hanging-rock-state-park/ LOCATION:Vade Mecum\, 1105 Camp Sertoma Dr\, Westfield\, North Carolina\, 27053 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2016-09-12_01-57-35-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20181207T014656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T015351Z UID:1740-1566117000-1566147600@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:NABA Count: Durham County DESCRIPTION:[iframe width=”100%” src=”https://www.jeffpippen.com/butterflies/durhamcount.htm”]. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/naba-count-durham-county/ LOCATION:North Carolina CATEGORIES:NABA Count ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Pippen":MAILTO:jeffpippen9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20181206T043021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T165723Z UID:1705-1565859600-1565881200@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:NABA Count: Orange County DESCRIPTION:[dimage attachment_id=”1709″ control=true auto-rotate=true zoom_level=”75″ anim_speed=”1″] \nJoin us for the 3rd conduction of the Orange County NABA Count! If you are not familiar with what is a NABA count\, please visit the NABA website for more information. All butterfly identification skill levels are welcome to participate. We welcome any amount of time you can provide to cover designated areas within Orange County. \nAreas to be covered\, but not limited to: Brumley Forest\, Johnston Mill\, Keith Arboretum\, Occoneechee State Park\, portions of Duke Forest\, and other areas in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. \nThe $3 fee to participate will be covered by Backyard Butterflies. \nReady to join us? Click the button to sign-up or contact us. \nContact Us URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/naba-count-orange-county/ LOCATION:North Carolina CATEGORIES:NABA Count ORGANIZER;CN="Backyard Butterflies":MAILTO:admin@backyardbutterflies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20181130T213836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190316T200249Z UID:1425-1559811600-1559833200@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:NABA Count: Weymouth Woods DESCRIPTION:[dimage attachment_id=”1449″ control=true auto-rotate=true zoom_level=”50″ anim_speed=”0.25″]\nMeet up will be at the Visitor’s Center in the morning. This location offers a pleasant walk through stands of pine forests. \nPathways 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 species as possible. It is recommended you use a good bug spray\, wear sunscreen\, and carry water with you. Be sure to bring with you those items you may need to have a pleasant experience. \nIt is recommended you bring a packed lunch and snacks with plenty of water. \nThe Visitor’s Center has public restrooms and a water fountain. The nearest towns of Aberdeen and Southern Pines have many restaurants and other accommodations. \nTarget species for this count are the King’s and Edward’s Hairstreaks. Additional species commonly seen are Palamedes\, Spicebush\, and Tiger Swallowtails; Common Buckeyes\, Eastern Tailed Blues and Azures\, and assorted duskywings. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/naba-count-weymouth-woods/ LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills NP\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, North Carolina\, 28387 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/35389924322_3d2ddc0777_o-e1547662710125.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T082150 CREATED:20181130T212004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T180002Z UID:1413-1557824400-1557846000@www.backyardbutterflies.org SUMMARY:NABA Count: Dismal Swamp State Park DESCRIPTION:Palamedes Swallowtail at Dismal Swamp State Park \nA 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. \nThe nearest major city with restaurants and lodging is Elizabeth City\, about 20 miles from the park. Be sure to bring with you the necessities you require to have an enjoyable butterfly counting experience. It is recommended that you wear long pants\, long sleeves\, bring insect repellent\, and wear sturdy shoes or hiking footwear. \nPaths within the park are grassy and fairly level. Once inside the park conducting the count access to amenities is limited. The $3 participation fee for a NABA Count is waived. \nPlease register for this event so that Brian can keep you updated about changes due to weather or other circumstances. \nTarget species is the Hessel’s Hairstreak. Additional butterflies to be observed include: Palamedes Swallowtail (a new state record number was observed in 2017)\, Zebra Swallowtail\, assorted skippers\, hairstreaks\, and more. \nThursday\, May 16\, 2019 will be the rain date for this NABA Count. URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/naba-count-dismal-swamp-state-park/ LOCATION:Dismal Swamp State Park\, 2294 US 17 North\, South Mills\, North Carolina\, 27976 CATEGORIES:NABA Count ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GDS-2-of-7.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR