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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk: August 3\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join John for this week’s Wednesday Walk held at the NC Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome\, no experience necessary as John will teach you how to identify butterflies as you walk through the gardens. We strongly suggest you bring with you water or other hydrating beverages. This walk is subject to cancellation due to weather. Please RSVP so that you may be contacted for last minute updates or changes. \nThis event is organized by Backyard Butterflies and not the NC Botanical Garden. Please do not contact them regarding this event. All inquiries should be directed to Backyard Butterflies. \nRegistration for our Wednesday Walks is always free. We provide the following donation form if you would like to make a contribution to support our missions to provide Lepidoptera education\, community outreach\, and assistance with creating supportive butterfly and moth friendly habitats and gardens. \n[give_form id=”16401″]
URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/wednesday-walk-august-3-2022/
LOCATION:NCBG\, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27517
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T150000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk: Picture Creek Barrens
DESCRIPTION:Left to Right: Rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium)\, Tall barbara’s buttonns (Marshallia legrandii)\, False indigo (Baptisia australis)\, Downy wood mint (Blephilia ciliata)\, Smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata). \nMeet up for this walk will be at the Butner McDonald’s off of I-85N as the access location for this site has no address. We will be parked at the back of the lot and will not be inside the restaurant. We will then drive to the walk location from the restaurant. Note that the time of this walk is different from other Wednesday Walks. We will start at 11 AM. \nThis location has no trails\, no amenities\, and the restroom is standing or squatting behind a tree or shrub. We recommend that only those who have no mobility limitations or difficulties participate in this walk\, and are comfortable with very rustic conditions. If you have any special need or concerns about joining us in this walk\, please contact us. The lack of conveniences is well worth the extra effort required for this walk as not only does it provide an opportunity to see butterflies in situ\, but it also is a protected area of genuine Piedmont Prairie. The landscape is populated with an amazing assortment of native plants\, some of which can only be found in this location. \nButterfly species we expect to see include Juniper Hairstreaks\, Coral Hairstreak\, Great Spangled Fritillaries\, Zebra Swallowtails\, Common Buckeyes\, American Ladies\, and assorted grass skippers. Flora that should be in majestic\, splendorous bloom at this time of year: Asclepias tuberosa\, wild quinine\, rattlesnake master\, Baptisia autralis\, downy wood mint\, variegated milkweed\, dogbane\, smooth coneflower\, golden alexander\, and tall barbara’s buttons. \nWe strongly recommend wearing a bug and tick repellent of at least 40% DEET as we will be walking through tall grasses. Finding ticks on your body after the walk is guaranteed! We will also suggest bringing with you beverages and a packed lunch. Binoculars are optional as we will be able to get fairly close to most butterflies. This walk is an excellent photo op for the flora as well as for the butterflies. The following video was taken on May 26\, 2017 and is of a Zebra Swallowtail foraging on Asclepias tuberosa. \nhttps://www.backyardbutterflies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/VID_20170526_125511408.mp4
URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/picture-creek/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Butner\, 1543 NC-56\,\, Butner\, North Carolina\, 27522
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk: Eno River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Left to Right: Harvester\, Lily-leaf twayblade\, Dusted Skipper\, and happy toad \nMeet up is in the parking lot at the end of the road into the park\, near the restrooms. Note that the time of this walk is different from other Wednesday Walks. We will start at 11 AM. \nPlease wear sturdy or hiking shoes or boots\, and long pants. We will be walking through tall grasses or mowed grass to better observe smaller butterflies. The terrain is relatively level in the areas we will be exploring. Other accourements are at your discretion. We recommend bringing a camera and/or binoculars for butterflying. Please bring with you any additional items you might need to have a pleasant walking experience. \nIf we have timed it right\, there should be a lot of thistle and other flowers in bloom that will attract Great Spangled Fritillaries\, Juniper Hairstreaks\, assorted grass skippers\, and more. This location seems to only have butterfly activity in the early part of spring. At this park we have sighted some uncommon butterflies: Harvester\, Pine Elfin\, Dusted Skipper\, and large numbers of Juniper Hairstreaks. \nThere are also some interesting native plants\, like the lily-leaf twayblade to be found along the trails. We have also observed black rat snakes and toads!
URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/wednesday-walk-eno-river-state-park/
LOCATION:Eno River State Park\, 6101 Cole Mill Rd\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27705
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk: NCBG
DESCRIPTION:Meet up for this walk will be in the plant sale area near the Visitor’s Center. On this walk you can opt to dress for comfort as the pathways are easy to walk. There are public restrooms and a water fountain in the Visitor’s Center. There are numerous restaurants near the Gardens. Parking is free. \nThe NCBG is renowned for its collection of native plants. If butterfly activity is sparse\, there will be plenty of spring ephemeral flowers to enjoy. They have an impressive collection of Baptisia plants that are always buzzing with fuzzy bumblebees. Honeybees can be observed foraging in the large clumpings of Aquilegia canadensis. \nIn the herb garden is a mass planting of fennel and if conditions are right\, we might see an Eastern Black Swallowtail lay eggs on the delicate fronds. Once we sighted a Zebra Swallowtail in the Gardens during the spring. Not unusual as there are two large paw paw trees near the carnivorous plants. In the fall we sighted a Brazilian Skipper foraging on phlox–a very unexpected sighting as they usually are seen near species of Cannas\, their host plants. \nDisclaimer: We are not affiliated with NCBG or have a partnership with them.
URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/wednesday-walk-ncbg/
LOCATION:NCBG\, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27517
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T130000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk: JC Raulston Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Meet up will be outside the visitor’s center. Paths through the garden are easily navigated by any kind of footwear. Be sure to bring with you any necessities you might need to have an enjoyable walk. Amenities at the location include public restroom and water fountains. \nThe arboretum is within driving distance of restaurants of all kinds. Parking is free. Butterflies typically seen at the Arboretum include: Tiger Swallowtails\, Pipevine Swallowtails and caterpillars\, cabbage whites\, Sulphurs\, assorted skippers\, angelwings\, and more! \nIn addition to butterflies\, it is always a welcome sight to see early blooming trees and flowers. The garden features an assortment of spring ephemerals that can only be observed this time of year. \nPlease be sure to register to receive updates about any changes in dates and times as it may need to be rescheduled due to weather conditions. \nDisclaimer: We are not affiliated with JC Raulston Arboretum or have a partnership with them. \nFemale Pipevine Swallowtail laying eggs on Aristocholia fimbriate shoots
URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/wednesday-walk-jc-raulston-arboretum/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Road\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T130000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk: Sarah P. Duke Gardens
DESCRIPTION:We will start off our series of Wednesday Walks at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham. Meet up will be at the Visitor’s Center near the main entrance. \nYou can dress for comfort while walking the pathways at this botanical garden. Binoculars aren’t necessary to get a good look at butterflies. We suggest bringing a camera for photo ops of the spring flowers\, various insects\, and butterflies. We expect to see the usual suspects of Swallowtails and Hairstreaks commonly seen in the spring. We will also point out interesting features of the Gardens\, host plants\, and other plants of interest. Areas that we will cover include The Discovery Garden\, Blomquist Native Garden\, and Historic Terraces. \nPlease note that there is an hourly parking fee of $2/hr. \nRed Banded Hairstreak
URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/wednesday-walk-sarah-p-duke-gardens/
LOCATION:Sarah P. Duke Gardens\, 420 Anderson St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27708
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T110000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk: Pilot Mountain State Park
DESCRIPTION:Left to Right: Dreamy Duskywing\, Brown Elfin\, Juvenal’s Duskywing\, and Gemmed Satyr \nWe will meet at the top of the mountain near the restrooms. We recommend bringing a packed lunch and beverages. Binoculars and camera will come in handy for this walk. No need for sunscreen or bug spray. We will be walking through grasses\, shubbery\, and on trails\, so be sure to wear sturdy footwear\, hiking shoes or boots. \nThis early season walk at Pilot Mountain will hopefully provide an additional opportunity to catch some of the Limited Time Only (LTO) butterflies that can only be seen during the beginning of spring. Our target species for this walk include the Brown Elfin\, the Sleepy and Dreamy Duskywings\, Gemmed Satyrs\, and Mourning Cloaks. \nPerfect butterflying weather is not necessary for this walk to be conducted. However\, if there is a forecast for certain rain it will be cancelled. Please register to receive updates about this walk.
URL:https://www.backyardbutterflies.org/event/wednesday-walk-pilot-mountain-state-park/
LOCATION:Pilot Mountain State Park\, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Rd\, Pinnacle\, North Carolina\, 27043
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk
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