Central Park School for Children Habitat Tour
We love conducting tours, classes, and workshops for school groups! Please visit our Education Page for information about what we offer and to schedule with us.
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Backyard Butterflies 1507 US HWY 70A East, Hillsborough, NC, United States
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NABA Count: Pilot Mountain State Park
Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Rd, Pinnacle, North CarolinaLeft to Right: Common Sootywing, Peck's Skipper, White M Hairstreak, Eufala Skipper, Common Buckeye Caterpillar This 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. Meet up is in the parking lot near the restrooms. This count will take […]
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Caterpillar Raising Workshop at WBU Chapel Hill
Wild Birds Unlimited 1806 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, North CarolinaLearn how to raise an Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar into a butterfly during this 45 minute workshop conducted by Lori M. Carlson of Backyard Butterflies and hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited in Chapel Hill. The Fine Print You Really Need to Read Before Registering Before registering please note that your caterpillar may require care for […]
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Bass Lake Day
Sugg Farm 2401 Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs, North CarolinaWe will be conducting education and community outreach at Bass Lake Day. Come by an see what caterpillars or butterflies we have collected from our backyard habitat, recent moth sightings, and more! We plan to have some DIY butterfly related crafts for a quick make & take project.
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Fall Moth Night
Backyard Butterflies 1507 US HWY 70A East, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesJoin us for an evening of moth-ing in our backyard habitat! We will be firing up our 400 watt metal halide and 40 watt UV light to bring all of the moths to the yard! This moth night is a practical supplement to the presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited in Chapel Hill on moths. If […]
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Launch of Online Plant Shop
Launch of our new online store! We have host plants for 16 species of butterfly and moth, and 38 species of nectar plants for the 2020 growing season. All orders are for pick-up at our location in Hillsborough. Customers who live within 30 miles of our location can opt to have their purchase delivered for […]
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Annual Brown Elfin Walk
Occoneechee Mountain State Park 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesWe believe butterfly walks can be conducted as long as we uphold the recommended 6+ feet from one another and keep the group size to 10 or less. About the only time there could be crowding is when we are all trying to get a look at these very small butterflies at the same time. […]
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4th Annual Open House & Plant Swap
Backyard Butterflies 1507 US HWY 70A East, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesPlease visit our webpage for event details including FAQs and RSVP tickets.
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Orange County NABA Count
Backyard Butterflies 1507 US HWY 70A East, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesEvent Details & Description Join 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 […]
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Raise a Caterpillar Workshop
Backyard Butterflies 1507 US HWY 70A East, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesJoin local butterfly expert and enthusiast LM Carlson in learning how to raise an Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. During the workshop you will learn about the life cycle of the butterfly, unique characteristics of Swallowtail butterflies, and how to care for both the caterpillar and chrysalis.
