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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T090000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T090000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T083000
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SUMMARY:NABA Count: Durham County
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URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/naba-count-durham-county/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:NABA Count
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Pippen":MAILTO:jeffpippen9@gmail.com
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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:NC
CATEGORIES:NABA Count
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T090000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bockhahn":MAILTO:birdranger248@gmail.com
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